Project evaluation Project evaluation An important aspect of the work of international development organisations is to independently and systematically evaluate their projects, programs and policies. An important aspect of the work of international development organisations is to independently and systematically evaluate their projects, programs and policies. Blogs 18 Oct, 2021
Learning from home Learning from home Various modes of informal and non-formal education have engulfed our society, such as newspapers, transmission of culture from parents to children, online, the post office… However, this COVID era has proved that only the formal mode of education is taken as the true mode of education. Various modes of informal and non-formal education have engulfed our society, such as newspapers, transmission of culture from parents to children, online, the post office… However, this COVID era has proved that only the formal mode of education is taken as the true mode of education. Blogs 18 Oct, 2021
Road safety Road safety During my visits to Nepal, I often walked through the busy streets of Kathmandu or looked out the plane window and marveled at the sight of Nepal’s magnificent hills, with roads winding across them. During my visits to Nepal, I often walked through the busy streets of Kathmandu or looked out the plane window and marveled at the sight of Nepal’s magnificent hills, with roads winding across them. Blogs 07 Oct, 2021
A dog's life A dog's life It is a story of a handsome, affable and energetic dog, a male, half Alsatian, in my mother’s neighbourhood. It is a story of a handsome, affable and energetic dog, a male, half Alsatian, in my mother’s neighbourhood. Blogs 07 Oct, 2021
Price of coffee Price of coffee Have you noticed the price of coffee increasing this year? You may not feel the pinch yet as many large coffee suppliers are protected with forward contracts that hedge price risks. Have you noticed the price of coffee increasing this year? You may not feel the pinch yet as many large coffee suppliers are protected with forward contracts that hedge price risks. Blogs 06 Oct, 2021
Development through local units Development through local units The earlier development efforts concentrated in creating the conditions in which surplus production could be generated. The earlier development efforts concentrated in creating the conditions in which surplus production could be generated. Blogs 06 Oct, 2021
Learn from Indonesia Learn from Indonesia On the 31st of August, Indonesia gave its 100 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine – a major milestone for one of the most COVID-affected countries in the world with about 270 million people and a challenging archipelagic geography. On the 31st of August, Indonesia gave its 100 millionth dose of COVID-19 vaccine – a major milestone for one of the most COVID-affected countries in the world with about 270 million people and a challenging archipelagic geography. Blogs 05 Oct, 2021
How Dashain used to be How Dashain used to be Dashain is the main festival of the Nepalis, and it symbolises the victory of good over evil. The festival takes place in September or October, beginning with Shukla Paksha (bright lunar night) and ending with Purnima (the full moon). Dashain is the main festival of the Nepalis, and it symbolises the victory of good over evil. The festival takes place in September or October, beginning with Shukla Paksha (bright lunar night) and ending with Purnima (the full moon). Blogs 05 Oct, 2021
Lower birth rates Lower birth rates As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt people’s livelihoods through a second year, a lot of people are choosing to defer having children. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt people’s livelihoods through a second year, a lot of people are choosing to defer having children. Blogs 20 Sep, 2021
Ideal urban environment Ideal urban environment Are our institutions, offices, shops and homes, as part of the same urban fabric, smart, efficient and secure? If they are, in what ways are they able to ensure the safety of our next generations? Are our institutions, offices, shops and homes, as part of the same urban fabric, smart, efficient and secure? If they are, in what ways are they able to ensure the safety of our next generations? Blogs 20 Sep, 2021
Wastewater reuse Wastewater reuse In Durban, South Africa’s third largest city, an amount of wastewater equivalent to 13 Olympic-sized swimming pools has been treated and reused for industrial use by a paper mill and a local refinery every day since 2001. In Durban, South Africa’s third largest city, an amount of wastewater equivalent to 13 Olympic-sized swimming pools has been treated and reused for industrial use by a paper mill and a local refinery every day since 2001. Blogs 02 Sep, 2021
First in line to suffer First in line to suffer The houses in the picture stand on the river and its fringe. The government should confront the owners with pictorial evidence to determine the legality of the structures. The houses in the picture stand on the river and its fringe. The government should confront the owners with pictorial evidence to determine the legality of the structures. Blogs 02 Sep, 2021
Improving education Improving education Education is essential aspect of human development. It develops cognitive skills and enhances the productivity and innovation of a country’s population. Education is essential aspect of human development. It develops cognitive skills and enhances the productivity and innovation of a country’s population. Blogs 01 Sep, 2021
Sustainable development Sustainable development Sustainable development is the development that meets the needs and aspirations of the current generation without compromising the ability to meet those of future generations. Sustainable development is the development that meets the needs and aspirations of the current generation without compromising the ability to meet those of future generations. Blogs 01 Sep, 2021
Vaccine supply Vaccine supply The Multilateral Leaders Taskforce (MLT) on COVID-19 is working to accelerate access and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines and other essential health tools to developing countries. The Multilateral Leaders Taskforce (MLT) on COVID-19 is working to accelerate access and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines and other essential health tools to developing countries. Blogs 31 Aug, 2021
Childhood games in Nepal Childhood games in Nepal Childhood is a blend of golden memories. We frequently remember those days and become nostalgic. Most of the cases we remember are moments of different childhood games that we played either inside or in front of our homes, streets and small playgrounds with our local friends. Childhood is a blend of golden memories. We frequently remember those days and become nostalgic. Most of the cases we remember are moments of different childhood games that we played either inside or in front of our homes, streets and small playgrounds with our local friends. Blogs 31 Aug, 2021
COVID-19 and poor COVID-19 and poor To cope with the pandemic, Asia’s poor are missing meals and selling their assets. Governments need to target policies toward the most vulnerable in order to stave off long-term damaging impacts. To cope with the pandemic, Asia’s poor are missing meals and selling their assets. Governments need to target policies toward the most vulnerable in order to stave off long-term damaging impacts. Blogs 30 Aug, 2021
Online class - A teacher's view Online class - A teacher's view Life will be easy if we know about the future. Hence, we have to be prepared for any kind of unprecedented change in life. Uncertainty and unpredictability make life more complex. Life will be easy if we know about the future. Hence, we have to be prepared for any kind of unprecedented change in life. Uncertainty and unpredictability make life more complex. Blogs 30 Aug, 2021
Low-carbon growth Low-carbon growth Although Cambodia currently contributes only 0.02% to global greenhouse gas emissions, it is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Although Cambodia currently contributes only 0.02% to global greenhouse gas emissions, it is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Blogs 26 Aug, 2021
Improving schools through SIP Improving schools through SIP Nepal’s community schools have been preparing, implementing and reviewing SIPs (School Improvement Plans) for the last two decades every year. Nepal’s community schools have been preparing, implementing and reviewing SIPs (School Improvement Plans) for the last two decades every year. Blogs 26 Aug, 2021
Nepal Nepal represents the voices of countries impacted by climate change, says Minister Shahi Minister for Forest and Environment Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri stated that Nepal represents the voices of countries most vulnerable to climate change risks.
Sports Liverpool stuns PSG with late winner in Champions League and 10-man Barcelona beats Benfica Bayern is eyeing the quarterfinals after a comfortable 3-0 win over 10-man Leverkusen, which had defender Nordi Mukiele sent off in the 62nd.
Nepal Buddha Air plane makes safe landing without front wheel A Buddha Air aircraft en route from Janakpur to Kathmandu landed safely despite missing one of its two front wheels.
Kathmandu Country on the path to self-reliance: PM Oli Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has asserted that there is no alternative to making the country self-reliant.
World Greenland's prime minister says island isn't for sale as Trump seeks control 'one way or the other' Greenland’s prime minister has a message for President Donald Trump: “Greenland is ours.”
Sports New Zealand sets up Champions Trophy final against India with big win over South Africa With wickets falling all round him, Miller raised a personal milestone with his late assault.
Nepal HPV vaccine is completely safe, effective: Health Minister Paudel Minister for Health and Population, Pradip Paudel, has clarified the statement that the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine against cervical cancer was administered as a trail is baseless.
Kathmandu JICA Nepal organizes "JICA Chair" academic symposium on disaster risk reduction The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Nepal Office, in collaboration with the Centre for Nepal and Asian Studies (CNAS), Tribhuvan University (TU), organized the "JICA Chair" academic symposium on March 5 and 6.
Kathmandu Lalitpur students pledge to protect wildlife on World Wildlife Day In commemoration of World Wildlife Day, students from Kovida School and Children Garden Academy in Lalitpur participated in impactful awareness programs focused on wildlife conservation.
