Planning the cities

Planning the cities

The changes brought about by COVID-19 can be used to make cities more open, accessible and inclusive to all people. The world as we knew it has changed and so have our interactions with people and with the physical environment. Our vocabulary has expanded with phrases like “the new normal” and “WFH” – work from home – as we embrace the virtual reality of telework and the physical reality of work from home.

The changes brought about by COVID-19 can be used to make cities more open, accessible and inclusive to all people. The world as we knew it has changed and so have our interactions with people and with the physical environment. Our vocabulary has expanded with phrases like “the new normal” and “WFH” – work from home – as we embrace the virtual reality of telework and the physical reality of work from home.

Blogs 15 Apr, 2021

Classes in the next session

Classes in the next session

The year 2021 is bound to change many things in our lives. Education is definitely one of them. Children in the upcoming days will surely continue to learn but very differently. It will be online, with social media.

The year 2021 is bound to change many things in our lives. Education is definitely one of them. Children in the upcoming days will surely continue to learn but very differently. It will be online, with social media.

Blogs 14 Apr, 2021

Knowledge sharing

Knowledge sharing

As the region builds back from the pandemic, now is the time to invest in knowledge management.

As the region builds back from the pandemic, now is the time to invest in knowledge management.

Blogs 14 Apr, 2021

Locusts and climate

Locusts and climate

In 2020, swarms of desert locusts descended on northern Kenya in the country’s worst locust infestation in 70 years.

In 2020, swarms of desert locusts descended on northern Kenya in the country’s worst locust infestation in 70 years.

Blogs 13 Apr, 2021

Support the poor

Support the poor

Anew program will help provide food to thousands of poor households in the Philippines. During financial crises, we talk about “belt tightening”.

Anew program will help provide food to thousands of poor households in the Philippines. During financial crises, we talk about “belt tightening”.

Blogs 12 Apr, 2021

Quality infrastructure

Quality infrastructure

COVID-19 has hit the entire globe at once, slowing investment in resilient infrastructure that will improve lives over the long term.

COVID-19 has hit the entire globe at once, slowing investment in resilient infrastructure that will improve lives over the long term.

Blogs 09 Apr, 2021

Being a girl in Nepali society

Being a girl in Nepali society

The question is, when will she ever prove her self-worth?

The question is, when will she ever prove her self-worth?

Blogs 09 Apr, 2021

Neglected tropical diseases

Neglected tropical diseases

Neglected tropical diseases are parasitic, viral or bacterial diseases causing illness for more than one billion population globally. However, it specifically traps people under the poverty line.

Neglected tropical diseases are parasitic, viral or bacterial diseases causing illness for more than one billion population globally. However, it specifically traps people under the poverty line.

Blogs 08 Apr, 2021

Female leadership

Female leadership

To rebuild a just, equal, and inclusive global economy after the pandemic, we need more female leaders and gender-focused data.

To rebuild a just, equal, and inclusive global economy after the pandemic, we need more female leaders and gender-focused data.

Blogs 08 Apr, 2021

Green banking

Green banking

There has been enough discussion about green banking across the globe, but the concept has yet to find mass approval.

There has been enough discussion about green banking across the globe, but the concept has yet to find mass approval.

Blogs 07 Apr, 2021

Utility-scale battery

Utility-scale battery

Utility-scale battery energy storage systems could be a game changer for clean energy, but more action is needed to lower barriers to entry.

Utility-scale battery energy storage systems could be a game changer for clean energy, but more action is needed to lower barriers to entry.

Blogs 07 Apr, 2021

Strange musings

Strange musings

As I stay indoors at my brother’s place built on a slope land that agents tell me costs Rs 7 to 10 million for 1/16 ropani today, strange thoughts infiltrate my mind.

As I stay indoors at my brother’s place built on a slope land that agents tell me costs Rs 7 to 10 million for 1/16 ropani today, strange thoughts infiltrate my mind.

Blogs 06 Apr, 2021

Blue economy

Blue economy

With more than 17,500 islands, 108,000 kilometers of coastline, and three-quarters of its territory at sea, oceans are central to Indonesia’s identity and prosperity. Indonesia is second only to China as the world’s largest fishing nation, with a fishery sector that contributes over US$ 27 billion in GDP and 7 million jobs.

With more than 17,500 islands, 108,000 kilometers of coastline, and three-quarters of its territory at sea, oceans are central to Indonesia’s identity and prosperity. Indonesia is second only to China as the world’s largest fishing nation, with a fishery sector that contributes over US$ 27 billion in GDP and 7 million jobs.

Blogs 06 Apr, 2021

Debenture registrar

Debenture registrar

NIBL Ace Capital Ltd has been appointed debenture registrar of Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank Ltd (NCC Bank).

NIBL Ace Capital Ltd has been appointed debenture registrar of Nepal Credit and Commerce Bank Ltd (NCC Bank).

Blogs 05 Apr, 2021

Long COVID

Long COVID

Following the more than 275,000 COVID-19 cases nationally over the last year, we are seeing the emergence of a second new group of conditions: Long COVID. It is a chronic disease, meaning a condition present for more than six months.

Following the more than 275,000 COVID-19 cases nationally over the last year, we are seeing the emergence of a second new group of conditions: Long COVID. It is a chronic disease, meaning a condition present for more than six months.

Blogs 05 Apr, 2021

Vaccination drive

Vaccination drive

As countries undertake the world’s largest vaccination drive, the innovation, expertise, and community reach of civil society organisations should be a key component. The remarkable breakthrough with COVID-19 vaccines has raised hopes for saving lives and accelerating the much-needed social and economic recovery around the world. But success will depend on the transparency, speed, coverage, and equity of the roll-out of vaccination programs.

As countries undertake the world’s largest vaccination drive, the innovation, expertise, and community reach of civil society organisations should be a key component. The remarkable breakthrough with COVID-19 vaccines has raised hopes for saving lives and accelerating the much-needed social and economic recovery around the world. But success will depend on the transparency, speed, coverage, and equity of the roll-out of vaccination programs.

Blogs 05 Apr, 2021

Time for SAARCoin?

Time for SAARCoin?

In a world witnessing an explosion of financial technology (fintech) innovations competing with traditional financial methods, it makes sense to have a safe and secure internet-based decentralised currency platform.

In a world witnessing an explosion of financial technology (fintech) innovations competing with traditional financial methods, it makes sense to have a safe and secure internet-based decentralised currency platform.

Blogs 02 Apr, 2021

Recycling wastewater

Recycling wastewater

Across the world, the challenges of water supply are becoming more complex.

Across the world, the challenges of water supply are becoming more complex.

Blogs 02 Apr, 2021

Resilient recovery

Resilient recovery

The lingering pandemic has dealt the global economy an unprecedented shock, and the recovery is likely to be slow and uneven.

The lingering pandemic has dealt the global economy an unprecedented shock, and the recovery is likely to be slow and uneven.

Blogs 01 Apr, 2021

The art of silence

The art of silence

What is silence? Does it mean complete absence of sound or is it prohibiting someone from speaking? Or does it mean a person is trying to self-heal by staying calm? Due to our hectic lifestyle, we end up having a mental breakdown.

What is silence? Does it mean complete absence of sound or is it prohibiting someone from speaking? Or does it mean a person is trying to self-heal by staying calm? Due to our hectic lifestyle, we end up having a mental breakdown.

Blogs 01 Apr, 2021