Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Nepal

Sanepa, Ward No. 2, Lalitpur
P. O. Box: 11840
Kathmandu
Nepal

+977 1 590-2608
fes(at)fesnepal.org

Nepal’s democratic transformation continues to be slow though constant. The comprehensive peace accord concluded in 2006 put an end to a decade of civil war between the government and Maoist insurgents. Though overall free and fair elections on local, national, and provincial level in 2017 are encouraging signs for Nepalese democracy, expectations regarding political stability and inclusive development have not been fulfilled so far.

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Civic Education

Civic Education

Trust in democratic institutions and procedures is an essential factor for resilient peace at all levels of government. More

Political Dialogue

Political Dialogue

In post-conflict countries like Nepal the establishment of a sustainable political, economic, and social order needs space in which political leaders, academia, and civil society can come together. More

Social Justice

Social Justice

In the context of persisting economic problems a vast majority of Nepalese are still involved in the informal sector struggling to make ends meet without access to social security, quality education, and health facilities. More

Events

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This edited volume takes stock of Nepal’s journey to democracy and explores internal as well as external dynamics that might impact the prospects for…


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Through the stories of young women this publication explores diverse perspectives on gender equality in Nepal and how change happens in our daily…


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Publications

COVID-19 crisis and women in Asia

Barry, Coeli; Kahlon, Harpreet

COVID-19 crisis and women in Asia

Reflections from COVID-19 and the prospects for gender justice in Thailand
Kathmandu, 2023

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COVID-19 crisis and women in Asia

Azhar, Ume Laila

COVID-19 crisis and women in Asia

Reflections from COVID-19 and the prospects for gender justice in Pakistan
Kathmandu, 2023

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