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Pant, Srijana, and Fatta Bahadur KC. "Contribution of Insurance in Economic Growth of Nepal." Journal of Advanced Academic Research 4, no. 1 (March 31, 2018): 99–110. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jaar.v4i1.19523.
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Insurance as a risk transfer mechanism may contribute to economic growth of a country by fostering long term investment through capital that is collected from accumulated savings from individuals. The main objective of this paper is to examine the contribution of insurance in economic growth of Nepal using determinants of insurance like total insurance premium, Life insurance premium, Non-life insurance premium, employment and investment using data from 2004 to 2015 based on theoretical and empirical evidence. Fortunately, in past few years, lots of research has been done to map the specific contributions made by insurance sector in economic growth of the country applying theoretical and empirical evidence. The evidence suggests that insurance may contribute to economic growth by creating investment climate and managing risk in more efficient way. Theoretically, the studies show insurance has a positive contribution to different levels of development and further suggests to examine the relationship between insurance and economic growth using appropriate model.
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Mani Upadhyaya, Yadav, Khom Raj Kharel, Narayan Prasad Aryal, and Basu Dev Lamichhane. "Contribution of the non-life insurance sector to the economic growth of Nepal: Analysis from the EGLS approach." Insurance Markets and Companies 15, no. 1 (March 15, 2024): 30–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ins.15(1).2024.03.
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Nepal’s non-life insurance sector holds immense potential to drive economic growth and boost the nation towards a secure financial future. Embracing this potential is a goal and a pivotal catalyst for substantial change. The study aims to determine how the non-life insurance sector can drive economic growth in Nepal. The methodology of this study uses quantitative analysis of financial data from 2013 to 2022 from 20 non-life insurance companies in Nepal and econometric modeling to assess the sector’s impact on economic growth. Using Panel EGLS (Estimated Generalized Least Squares) regression analysis, the findings show that with one-unit increments in total investment, total premium, and total tax paid, GDP is expected to change by approximately 591.52, –920.54 and 8,470.65 units, respectively. In contrast, the coefficient for total profit is –910.3477 and is not statistically significant. The study’s main conclusion implies that the insurance sector contributes to the country’s economic growth by investing in productive activities and paying taxes to the government. Still, it also imposes a cost on the economy by charging high premiums to the insured. The profitability of the insurance sector does not affect the GDP, which indicates that the insurance sector is competitive and efficient or that other factors determine the GDP besides the insurance sector. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the non-life insurance sector’s role in Nepal’s economic development and informs evidence-based policy decisions.
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Shrestha, Aman, Isha Karmacharya, Saruna Ghimire, Ranju Mehta, and Uday Narayan Yadav. "FAMILY DEPENDENCE AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH SELF-REPORTED HEALTH AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN EASTERN NEPAL." Innovation in Aging 6, Supplement_1 (November 1, 2022): 698. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igac059.2557.
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Abstract Historically, filial piety (caring for one’s parents) has been prevalent in Nepal. The demographic transition has resulted in a burgeoning population of older adults, but limited institutional support is available to address their socio-economical and health needs. As such, the family has remained the paramount source of support to meet the health, social and economic needs of Nepali older adults. In this study, we explored the relationship between family dependency (conceptualized as the source of family support) and self-reported health among Nepali older adults. A community-based cross-sectional survey was conducted in two districts (Sunsari and Morang) of eastern Nepal. Using a multistage cluster random sampling design 847 older adults (≥ 60 years) were interviewed. Self-reported health was assessed in terms of a five-item Likert scale dichotomized into poor and good health. Two independent variables of interest were dependency on family for living and for daily activities. Binary logistic regression drew the inferences while adjusting for important confounders. About 29.4% of the participants reported poor health, 77% reported dependency on family for living and 46% reported dependency for daily activities. Those dependent on family for living had 46% higher odds of good health but the statistical significance was lost after adjusting for control variables. Likewise, those dependent on family for daily activities were three times more likely (OR: 3.22; 95%CI: 2.15 - 4.83) to report good health than their counterparts after controlling for confounders. Our findings emphasize the importance of family support for the health of older adults in Nepal.
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Sutcliffe, Simon B., Puneet Bains, Fraser Black, Sandra S. Broughton, Stuart Brown, Simon Colgan, Megan E. Doherty, et al. "The Two Worlds of Palliative Care: Bridging the Gap with Nepal." Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 20, no. 2 (December 31, 2021): 125–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v20i2.45802.
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Despite past geo-political turbulence, Nepal has made significant progress in societal and economic initiatives, particularly in relation to social determinants of health. These improvements, however, belie the suffering of those with life-limiting disease due to pain, stigma, social and financial distress, consequent upon low patient, caregiver and health professional awareness of the need for, and availability of, appropriate care and support. Two Worlds Cancer Collaboration (INCTR-Canada) has been working with partners in Nepal to build capacity for palliative care by: (a) organizational and administrative support – establishing the Nepal Association of Palliative Care (NAPCare), and the creation of the Nepal Strategy for Palliative Care, approved by government in 2017; (b) “twinning” between 2 hospital palliative care units in Nepal and the Nanaimo Hospice and Victoria Hospice, BC, Canada; (c) sustainable growth of palliative care according to WHO foundational measures, implementing facility-based clinical programs, and home-based care aligned with the cultural, social, and economic environment of Nepal; (d) training of health professionals in adult and paediatricpalliative carethrough interactive on-line “distance learning” (Extension of Community Healthcare Outcomes, ECHO);(e) leveraging palliative care training and expertise across the government health system, and (f) local and international support to build a newfacility for Hospice Nepal to provide more support for more patients in a rural ambience on the outskirts of Kathmandu. Palliative care needs to become standard-of-care, providing peace, comfort and dignity for adults and children. Working collaboratively with partners in Nepal, the collective vision is a capable professional Nepali community leading palliative care services for all in need, wherever in need.
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K.C., Raju. "Social and Economic status of Casino women in Nepal." PRAGYAN A Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Journal 3, no. 1 (December 31, 2021): 149–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/pprmj.v3i1.61411.
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The research aims to explore the women status in casino job. The research has been performed by the survey, interview and participant observation in their everyday job. Upon examination of this situation, it becomes clear that casino job status is meaningful in Nepalese community which has brought tremendous changes in their life world and that has brought stratification on them. Gender based society like Nepal has more peculiar obstacles effect on women where they faced more difficulties on their daily life. They are suppressed from the social deformities like teasing, touching and other verbal amusement from male on the issue of job in Casino. Using of Teenagers women in casino only for the entertainment mechanism was developed. Aged women are neglected in the job as well. Participation of such a woman in the casino, directly or indirectly help on tourism sector of Nepal. The women labourers of the casino were found enjoyed with facilities provided such as economic, transportation, allowances, medical etc. Since the labourers both male and female work in close proximity, the relationship between the female co-workers and the customers was in good condition. The concerned authorities have not paid due attention to the plight of these simple hard working labourers who has made significant contribution towards increasing gross national product and also earning foreign currency.
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Upadhyay, Jitendra Prasad. "Higher Education in Nepal." Pravaha 24, no. 1 (June 12, 2018): 96–108. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/pravaha.v24i1.20229.
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Background - Higher education is very important for the development of the nation. It is recognized today as a capital investment and is of paramount importance for economic andsocial development of the country. Quality higher education is a source of great potential for the socio economic and cultural development of the country. The nation can be transformed into a developed nation within the life time of a single generation.Purpose – The purpose of the study is to study about the effectiveness of higher education of Nepal.Methodology – Due to the specific nature of the research objectives, descriptive cum analytical research design has been used.Findings – Higher Education in Nepal is satisfactory and every stakeholders of the Nepal have been satisfied with the performance of the higher education of Nepal.Practical Implications - This study has widely tested the effectiveness of the higher education in Nepal. It helps to improve the quality of higher education in Nepal.Pravaha Vol. 24, No. 1, 2018, page: 96-108
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Khatiwada, Padma Prasad. "International Migration in Nepal: Rates, Drivers and Impacts." Journal of APF Command and Staff College 6, no. 01 (August 15, 2023): 35–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/japfcsc.v6i01.57582.
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Migration is the process of change in usual place of residence which is taking place both as internal and international having diverse short-term and long-term outcomes. This paper explores these outcomes by analyzing mainly the international migration rates and drivers in Nepal. Using the secondary sources of data, this paper first gives an account on how migration rate is calculated which is a rigorous process and for which authentic data are needed by utilizing the verified sources of data. The paper then highlights the social, demographic, economic, environmental and political drivers of migration. Some drivers primarily influence migration decision-making in the areas of origin while others influence them to pursue for betterment of life. Some more push and pull factors, mainly the disasters and conflicts as 'push' and growing student migration as 'pull' have also drawn a larger and growing attention of policy makers. Nepal being one of the labour sending countries to Malaysia and gulf countries makes its almost one-third of the economy through remittance. Problems related to livelihood and quest for life have been the usual phenomena which are analyzed in this article as drivers. The paper concludes that there is no association between the types of migration drivers and their impacts. Whatever the drivers are, Nepali people migrate to access improved economic and employment opportunities.
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Pokhrel, Rajkumar. "Social Character in Politics of Nepali Communist Parties." Voice of History 31, no. 1 (April 20, 2023): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/voh.v31i1.53788.
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The paper analyses the social character in the politics of Nepali communists’ pastries particularly of the Nepal Communist Party (Unified Marxist and Leninist) and the Communist party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) by applying marxist perspective. It brings into light the essential causes and consequences of the rise and fall of communist movement in Nepal. The paper argues that every communist party has adopted appropriate social policies in their inception, but in course of their development, being deviated from their early stage became fascinated towards consumerist capitalist culture in their practical life. There are various reasons for this deviation. First, communist parties have failed to analyse the character of Nepali society properly as they have changed their analyses very often. Second, the leaders have been found double faced: they say one thing but do another as they are inherently guided by feudal psychology, comprador capitalist mentality and behaviour. Third, they have not been able to bring about socio-economic change as they have been engaged in the imbroglio of parliamentary politics. While trying to justify these issues, this paper incorporates the evidences from political documents and leaders’ statements. The paper is presented inductively and choice of methodology is qualitative.
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Sigdel, Tej Prasad. "Socio-Economic Impact of Tourism in Sauraha Chitwan, Nepal." Third Pole: Journal of Geography Education 13 (November 13, 2014): 60–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ttp.v13i0.11549.
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In Nepal, the number of tourist arrivals and stay their length have been increasing day to day. This incensement has directly influenced the socio-economic status of Nepalese people. The main objective of this paper is to explore the socio economic impact of tourism on Sauraha. To fulfill the objective both primary and secondary data had been used. There are both direct and indirect impacts on socio-economic condition of local people. Tourism has contributed a lot a raising the awareness among the communities, preserving traditional culture, values, norms and heritage. But it is also facing a problem of sanitation, improper solid waste management, unmanaged dumping site and poaching wild life. Tourism development in Sauraha should be assessed both the local traditions and culture.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ttp.v13i0.11549The Third PoleVol. 13, 2013Page: 60-64
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Basumatary, Dr Dipen. "The Meche of Nepal and their Life Cycle." Volume-2: Issue-8 (September, 2020) 2, no. 8 (October 1, 2020): 1–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.36099/ajahss.2.8.1.
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The Meche community is one of the indigenous tribal communities of Nepal. They have been living on the bank of Mechi River in the eastern border of the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal.The majority of the Meche people are concentrated in the Jhapa District from time immemorial. They are considered as the subgroup of the Bodo community. It is considered as one of the endangered ethnic tribes numbering 10 out of 59 indigenous communities of Nepal. They worship a commonly grown cactus plant called ‘Siju or Sijou’ (Euphorbia roylena; Euphorbiaceae) in the name of BathouBwrai (God). They are agrarian and living with a simple life. The economic condition of Mechecommunity is not sound but they manage their daily meals well by various means. TheMeche follows age-old cultural traditions over the years. They have a rich cultural heritage with their own identity and a way of life. They have a religion, language, literature, customs and traditions etc. The majority of the Mechepeople concentrated in the Jhapa District of Nepal. The Meche follows an age-old cultural tradition over the years. They have a well organized religion, culture, customs and traditions. Hence, the present study would focus on their ethnic background; society and their life cycle i.e. birth rites, marriage and death rites.
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Biswakarma, Tilak. "Economic Empowerment of Dalits through I/NGOs." Humanities and Social Sciences Journal 15, no. 1-2 (December 31, 2023): 184–204. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hssj.v15i1-2.63791.
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Empowerment is generally understood as raising people's present status by providing various means such as knowledge, skills, and resources. Currently, in Nepal, various I/NGOs are working in the field of political, social, and economic empowerment of poor and disadvantaged people through different programs and plans. International donors and the government working towards poverty alleviation have tended to give priority to Dalits because they are one of the poorest and most backward groups in Nepal. On one hand, Dalits' issues of development are being talked about by all sectors of Nepal, but their poverty rate is double the national average. Therefore, this study examined whether Dalit-focused development interventions lead to economic development. The findings of this study revealed the fact that everyone has experienced a change compared to the past, but it is very hard to determine the sole change maker. Also, the projects and programs have often had no meaningful participation from Dalits. Despite the widespread use of the term Dalit in the field of development, not a single project targeting Dalits is in operation. This fact indicates that the economic empowerment of Dalits is in only slogans and in the progress reports of the organizations rather than in a real sense. On the one hand, there is politics in the name of Dalit inclusion, and on the other hand, they are unable to prosper in their life from the support. The majority of Dalits' situations are almost the same in as the past whereas the majority of non-Dalits bring comprehensive change in their life. If this situation continues to lead to a huge socio-economic gap between Dalits and non-Dalits will be perilous for the future.
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Khanal, Nirdosh. "Review on Insurance and their Present Status in Nepalese Economy." Management Dynamics 23, no. 1 (March 9, 2020): 239–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/md.v23i1.35583.
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The study aims to overview the types of insurance operating in Nepal, product delivered by them and status of insurance market in Nepalese economic development. The paper is based on secondary data and literature reviews. Insurance can be acknowledged as tool that shares risk, offers financial protection, minimizes the financial distress and accelerates the pace of economic growth. Insurance encourages saving in the society and collects the scattered fund in term of premium and invest for maximization. Presently 40 insurance companies (19 life insurance, 20 non-life insurance and 1 reinsurance) are operating in Nepal providing diversified range of services. Recently agriculture insurance on crop and livestock sector and health insurance policy is being offered through many governmental and private insurance companies of Nepal. Insurance Board statistics of 2017 revealed total premium of 46.97 billion rupees and 2.03% contribution in total gross domestic product. We cannot deny the fact that insurance market of Nepal is witnessing major obstacles in terms of new product innovation, service issues related to consumers and time lapse of long-term policy. The study concludes that with little improvisation based on market research and consumer awareness can lead insurance companies & the concept to a peak level in Nepal.
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Kafle, Rameshwor. "Marriage Registration Practice in Nepal." Baneshwor Campus Journal of Academia 2, no. 1 (June 13, 2023): 58–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/bcja.v2i1.55761.
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Marriage registration is a relatively more difficult and serious issue than other vital events registration. It was once viewed solely as a mechanism for recording life events and updating data on a regular basis, but in the modern world, it has evolved into a socio-economic and right-based approach. This study found, the practice of marriage registration in Nepal is yet unfamiliar. According to the study, women's age, literacy, media exposure, urban settlement, caste/ethnicity, occupation, wealth index and CEB appear to be the primary influencing elements in Nepal's marriage registration practice.
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Paudel, Bhanu Bhakta. "Socio-Economic and Health Status of Elderly People in Nepal." Journal of Development and Social Engineering 8, no. 01 (December 31, 2022): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jdse.v8i01.54258.
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Old age is the time associated with biological, psychological and social changes. This study aims to explore the socio-economic and health status among the elderly people. A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out among 136 elderly who were the received old age allowance of Kusma municipality, Parbat. Elderly of aged 60 years & above were selected for the study by cluster sampling method. The information was collected through interview scheduled by semi structured questionnaire with quantitative and qualitative methods. Focused group discussion and case study also carried out. The major part of the elderly population was in theage group of 70-75 (29.4%) and 75-80 (22.8%) years. Sixty-eight percent elderly were illiterate and majority (71.3%) has land ownership. There is no any income source of elderly except old age allowance (94.1%). The most health problem was gastric, sugar and pressure problem as found in 44.85%. Nearly two -fifth (37.5%) were suffering from physical; heart related and bone related problems. Types of family and health status of elderly are significance at 5% level of significance (Chi-square). The results of the study show that family support, and old age allowance schemes have a positive impact on the social and health status of the elderly. The government has to care for the elderly people with special provision to increase their quality of life and make their life healthy and productive.
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Jnawali, Govind, and Amrita Jaiswal Jaiswal. "Determinants affecting the buying of Life Insurance: A case of Kapilvastu District." Nepalese Journal of Insurance and Social Security 2, no. 2 (December 31, 2019): 42–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njiss.v2i2.31828.
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This paper aims to investigate the determinants that affect the buying of life insurance in Kapilvastu district of Nepal. Primary data have been collected through structured questionnaire out of 384 life insurance policy holders resident of Kapilvastu district of Nepal. Sample was selected by purposive sampling method. The study concludes that life insurance demand in terms of premium paid is significantly associate with gender, level of education, occupation, economic class, family size and monthly income of respondents whereas life insurance demand is not significantly associated with age, religion and marital status. The study further suggests to the life insurance companies to emphasize selling of life insurance policies to the people having more income, more family members, and educated people.
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Shrestha, Lumanti. "Changing Trends of Migration in Nepal." Rural Development Journal 4, no. 1 (March 22, 2024): 58–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/rdj.v4i1.64027.
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This paper aims at analyzing the changing trends of migration that have turned the world into a global village. The study focuses on how migration has affected all aspects of life including social, economic and demographic; and how it is affected by different factors like spatial variation in labour supply and demand, determined by economic concepts guided by wage differences, geographical opportunities and constraints. In the past, migration was limited to Tibet for trade and India for labour and trade. Later, as Lahure and British Gorkhali, they moved to Pakistan and India to serve as army. The major findings of this study shows that the top destination for the migrants who aspire for better survival are Malaysia, GCC countries remained the destination for economic reasons with moderate education level and the developed countries became the destination for high economic class step there for accomplishing their further study. The ratio of Male and female migrants has not only vast differences but also their prioritized destination also differs due to the kind of work they chose. Nepalese labour migration was badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to restriction despite having labour approvals. Later many new destinations have been opened with options of work type. This article is mainly based on secondary data collected from different articles published in journals related to migration, regular reports published by CBS, NLMR, IOM and others.
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Kafle, Hari Bol. "The Effect of Covid-19 on Remittance Economy of Nepal." Research Nepal Journal of Development Studies 4, no. 1 (June 25, 2021): 94–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/rnjds.v4i1.38041.
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Remittance in Nepal before the Covid-19 outbreak was the largest source of microeconomic stability since it has contributed 26 percent of the total Gross Domestic Product. Indeed, it is a principal income of the workers’ household since 55.8 percent of the Nepalese households have been receiving it. As expected, the potential inflow of remittance after Covid-19 decreased massively and it has an unprecedented adverse effect on the overall Nepalese economy, downsizing from national-level income to everyday living patterns of rural Nepal. The paper aims to analyses the present economic condition based on qualitative review. It is a qualitative review of the literature presented in reference. This study has scrutinized the primary level effects of Covid-19 in the remittance economy and figured out its chain of effects on key socioeconomic elements. Moreover, this study has revealed the role of remittance in Nepal and its primary level potential effects from the national level to the socio-economic life of rural Nepal. The reports published from Nepal Rastra Bank, Ministry of Finance, other authoritative agencies, and previous research works have been appraised.
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Karki, Sushil, DB Pokharel, and S. Parajuli. "Quality of life and economic burden in patients with dermatophytosis in a tertiary level hospital of Kathmandu, Nepal." Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 13, no. 4 (April 1, 2022): 79–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v13i4.41315.
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Background: Dermatophytosis is the infection of keratinized tissue (skin, hair, and nail) caused by various species of dermatophytes. Cutaneous lesions and pruritus caused by dermatophytosis are associated with significant morbidity and impairment of quality of life (QoL). Aims and Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess impairment in quality of life and economic burden in patients with dermatophytosis in Tertiary Level Hospital of Kathmandu, Nepal. Materials and Methods: The following is a hospital-based cross-sectional prospective study conducted in 150 tinea patients in the Department of Dermatology, Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital from July 2019 to June 2020. Patient aged 18 years and above was assessed with history and examination and then asked to fill the printed validated DLQI questionnaire in Nepali to assess the impairment in quality of life. Average amount of money spent for over-the-counter medication before enrollment in the study was calculated and analyzed. Results: Out of 150 tinea patients, 68.6% were males and 31.4% were females. The mean age of patient with tinea was 29.58+10.174 and most patients were students (36.6%). The most common diagnosis was tinea cruris (26%) and median duration of illness was 3.5 months. The median DLQI score was nine, indicating “moderate effect on patient’s life.” The median amount spent in the management before visiting our center was NRs. 1500. Conclusion: The study showed that dermatophytic infections are associated with moderate impact in QoL and economic burden.
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Rai, Dhyanendra Bahadur. "Tourism development and economic and socio-cultural consequences in Everest Region." Geographical Journal of Nepal 10 (May 31, 2017): 89–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/gjn.v10i0.17392.
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Being a mountainous country, Nepal is one of the destinations of tourist. Everest Region is one of the major destination trekking and mountaineering tourism and ranks second after Annapurna Region in term of number of tourists visiting different regions of Nepal. The number of tourist visiting this region increased from only 1406 in 1971/72 to 37124 in 2014. Such a growth of tourism has several socio-economic and cultural consequences. This paper discusses the consequences of tourism in Everest Region. Informations were collected along the trekking routes from Lukla to Dinboche through focus group discussion, key informant interview and tourism business survey. The results indicate that the number of hotels and lodges in many settlements along the trekking route has increased tremendously. The main base of economic life of Sherpa community has been changed from agro-pastoralism to tourism based business. The level of employment and income of local people has improved. However, tourism has undermined Sherpa culture by introducing new values and lifestyles influencing from westerners, eroded the central role of religion and traditional value in Sherpa community. For the younger generation the tourist and their norms of behavior and patterns of consumption can be seductive. This is the symptom of losing of cultural value of Sherpa community and world identity of Sherpa in the future.The Geographical Journal of Nepal Vol. 10: 89-104, 2017
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Yadav, Shiva Kumar. "Causes of Female Labor Migration in Nepal." Patan Prospective Journal 2, no. 2 (December 31, 2022): 224–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ppj.v2i2.52969.
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This is related with female labor migration in Sindhupalchowk District in Nepal. Foreign labor migration is a global phenomenon that dates back to the time when payment in return for labor was first introduced. There is no country in the world where foreign labor migration has not occurred. However, economic globalization has speeded up the process way beyond its normal pace. Fast economic growth and slow economic development made people in poorer countries migrate for a better life. While previously only men used to migrate in search of employment, recently, women are leaving for foreign employment as well. Such migration for employment has added value to the national income of the country in the form of remittance. Most of the developing countries are thriving on remittance. Labor exportation has been an important solution for internal unemployment for developing countries. It is a major source of foreign exchange. Therefore, countries like the Philippines and Indonesia have integrated labor export as part of their development strategies. In case of Nepal, remittance helped sustain the economy throughout the conflict period and it continues to be so. Nepal has adopted an open policy towards foreign labor migration. Currently, there are 108 countries approved by the Nepal government for foreign labor migration. The paper was prepared on the basis of 40 households.
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Sharma-Gautam, Shankar Prasad. "Application of Buddhist Philosophy in Nepal: A General Review." Research Nepal Journal of Development Studies 5, no. 1 (June 20, 2022): 106–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/rnjds.v5i1.45960.
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The application of Buddhist Philosophy in Nepal can be analyzed in Economic Development, Gender Studies, Livelihood, Peace, Spirituality, Sustainable Development, Tantrism, Tourism, and many more. To find out the application of Buddhism in Nepal the study has been conducted. The philosophy of peace, reality, love, and compassion are universal. Thus Buddhism is a practical philosophy of the middle way path of humanity. Thus it is applicable everywhere. The study is the general review of selected research conducted in Nepal. It is a qualitative descriptive content review of the list presented in reference. Thus in conclusion Buddhism is a way of peaceful life. It is applicable in every sector of development and humanity.
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Sedhai, Gopal Prasad. "The Impact of Old Age Allowance on Elderly People’s Socio-Economic Life: A Study of Kumal Community in Lamjung." Prithvi Journal of Research and Innovation 2 (December 16, 2020): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/pjri.v2i0.29892.
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This study focuses on the response of elderly people on the old age allowance and its impact on socio-economic issues. The allowance is the cash provided by the government of Nepal as a social security allowance to the people of age 70 years and above. Both qualitative and quantitative data has been used in this study from complete enumeration. The information was collected from three municipalities: Sundar Bazar Municipality, Maddhye Nepal Municipality, and Rainas Municipality of Lamjung District. A face-to-face interview method was applied to collect information regarding social and economic aspects from all 51 elderlies of Kumal respondents who received allowance. Chi-square test was applied to find out the factors associated with satisfaction of elderly people. Most of the respondents felt that the allowance is negligible and administrative difficulties like error in date of birth in citizenship, delay in receiving, inaccessibility to bank due to ageing, etc. in receiving the allowance. People who were satisfied with this allowance reported that it was a privilege from the government and they can use this money on their own. This finding is based on a single ethnic group of small area and cannot be generalized to whole population but explored some idea how the allowance is perceived in Nepal. The allowance establishes the right of older people and essential for poor people to fulfil their daily needs. The government should take some initiatives for better management of the allowance with other processes rather than cash distribution and take more initiation for very poor older people who have no other income sources.
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Bhatta, Guna Raj. "Structural Change and Per Capita Income in Nepal: Empirical Evidences." NRB Economic Review 26, no. 2 (October 8, 2014): 41–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/nrber.v26i2.52581.
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This paper empirically examines Nepalese economic structure by applying OLS technique on the annual series of sectoral growth, population and capital related variables ranging from 1975 – 2012. The estimates obtained with due consideration of stationarity of the series including HP filter revealed that industrial sector is significant to increase per capita income compared to the agriculture and service sectors in Nepal. Moreover, health as indicated by life expectancy and population at working age are found to be substantial to increase the income but, education and capital formation are found insignificant. It is inferred that employment matters for raising per capita income, requiring employment-led growth rather mere growth of economic sub-sectors. Hence, it is needed to have balanced contribution of economic sub-sectors and their employment share to national economy along with healthy workforce to raise the per capita income.
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Karki, Srijana, and Tamara L. Mix. "“A Yam between Two Rocks”: A Comparative Analysis of Disaster Coverage and Geopolitical Dynamics in Nepali and Indian News Reporting of the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake." International Journal of Mass Emergencies & Disasters 39, no. 3 (November 2021): 346–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/028072702103900302.
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The devastating Gorkha earthquake, measuring 7.8M on the Richter scale, struck Nepal on April 25, 2015, followed by a major aftershock on May 12, 2015. The earthquakes killed approximately 9,000 people and injured thousands more, garnering significant media coverage. We employ qualitative content analysis and media framing theories to demonstrate evidence of social construction in the Gorkha earthquake media coverage from two Nepali national and two Indian newspapers. Using a sample of 2,862 articles published within a year of the earthquake, five major frames: the disaster frame, disaster myths, the therapeutic community frame, recreancy, and international support emerged during the analysis. Our study demonstrates how media coverage reflects current geopolitical dynamics in the region, distinguishing impoverished Nepal from two emerging economic giants, India and China. We contribute to developing literature arguing that media coverage during disasters produces global human life hierarchies. Our study adds a class hierarchy dimension, where tourists are more valuable than locals, and even among tourists, those involved in high-end tourism attract additional media attention.
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Gautam, Susmita. "Trends of Gender Gaps in Nepal: A Statistical Analysis." Nepalese Journal of Development and Rural Studies 20, no. 01 (December 31, 2023): 85–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njdrs.v20i01.64161.
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This paper applied two panel data on GII (1996 to 2022),and EFI (1996-2022) to understand the trends of gender gap in Nepal. Recently, UNDP (2023b) has developedGSNIbased on data from wave 6 (2010-2014) and wave 7 (2017-2022) of WVS (2023). However, index is not available for Nepal. In this context, this article examined dimensions of WVS by defining gender gap in four thematic areas such as secondary education, representation in parliament, participation in labor force, and life expectancy, suggesting they are associated with ODA and some economic freedom indices.
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Adhikari, Basanta Raj. "Lightning Fatalities and Injuries in Nepal." Weather, Climate, and Society 13, no. 3 (July 2021): 449–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1175/wcas-d-20-0106.1.
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AbstractLightning is one of the most devastating hazards in Nepal because of a large amount of atmospheric water vapor coming from the Indian Ocean and a large orographic lifting of this moist air. In 2019, a total of 2884 people were affected, with loss of USD 110,982, and the fatality number was the highest (94) in reported lightning events since 1971. The long-term analysis of this hazard is very scanty in Nepal. Therefore, this study analyzes lightning fatality events, fatality rates, and economic loss from 1971 to 2019 collected from the DesInventar dataset and the Disaster Risk Reduction portal of the government of Nepal using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and geographic information system (ArcGIS) tools. The analysis shows that the overall countrywide lightning fatality rate of the entire period is 1.77 per million per year. District lightning fatality rates range from 0.10 to 4.83 per million people per year, and the Bhaktapur district has the highest fatality density (0.067). Furthermore, there were a total of 2501 lightning fatality events in which 1927 people lost their lives and 20 569 people were affected. The increase in lightning fatality events in recent years is due to internet penetration and other measures of information gathering that result in lightning fatality reports reaching agencies collecting information. The high and low concentrations of loss and damage are mainly due to geographic distribution, population density, and economic activities. This study recommends the establishment of lightning early warning systems in the Nepal Himalayas to save life and property.
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Gyanwali, Gokarma Prasad. "Socio-Cultural Impacts of COVID-19 in Nepal." Molung Educational Frontier 10 (December 31, 2020): 13–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/mef.v10i0.34054.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has considerably distorted the social and cultural life of people on a global scale. It has a profound impact on the dynamics of human mobility, in & out - migration, economy, and socio-cultural correlation that underpin population diversity. It seen that some of these effects are short-lived, but others will have long-lasting implications that can see in the future. The COVID-19 crisis is exposing the fragility of all our systems, our complex dependence upon one another, livelihood patterns and health, and healthcare as the most basic of human rights. Health security is one of the essential parts of social safety, which encompasses material or economic security; the security of life, and protection from violence and conflict, and these all are apprehensive and questionable in this pandemic. Like other developed and developing countries, Nepal is also facing the challenges contrived by the pandemic. This article describes the impacts of COVID-19 in socio-culture sectors and the diverse categories of the people of Nepal.
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Pokhrel, Shiba Raj. "Institutions and rural economy in Rolpa district of Nepal." Geographical Journal of Nepal 12 (April 1, 2019): 135–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/gjn.v12i1.23420.
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This paper aims to analyze a pertinent academic debate pragmatically whether institutions assist in promoting life standard and betterment of the common people or they act just as an instrument to perpetuate poverty and fulfill the interest of vested group. To accomplish this task, Marxist, Post-Marxist theories are taken into consideration in order to indicate how an institution or the process of institutionalization as such is debated and perceived in social science academia. Likewise, the research also uses the popular research methodology of pragmatism which focuses on data collection, analysis and field study. The research is conducted in Sunil Smirti Gaupalika (Rural Municipality) of Rolpa district and focuses on the role of institutions in order to transform particularly the economic life of the people. The research divides institutions into two parts. The first one includes the governmental local institution Gaupalika. The second part includes INGO/NGOs. This division enables to decipher and historicize what these government and non government institutions have done independently and collectively to uplift the life of target group. The research finds that INGO/NGOs and locals institution in the remote village like Sunil Smirti Gaupalika have played significant roles on uniting the economically poor and make individual and collective efforts to fight against poverty. They work to find out the poor and economically weak section of the society by setting target group, generating the awareness and providing conductive environment for putting collective effort in their fight against poverty to a certain extent. Therefore, these two types of institutions have been found tremendously supportive in uniting what Marx calls “have-nots” of Sunil Smirti Gaupalika. However, the research also finds that mostly Brahmin/Chhetri communities have been benefitted by these programs. In comparison the ratio of economic growth between Brahmin-Chhetri community and Janjati community-Dalit community, the first one is found to be accelerating whereas the second one is slower and sluggish.
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Adhikari, Rishiram. "Life of the Chepang now and then: A Study of Chitwan District." Nepal Journal of Multidisciplinary Research 6, no. 1 (April 24, 2023): 22–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njmr.v6i1.54283.
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The Chepang is one of the indigenous nationalities of Nepal have changed their life style in short span of time. The study analyzes changing aspects of the Chepang in term of socio cultural, religious and economic pattern. Main objective of this study is to examine why and how the life pattern of the Chepang has been changed in Chitwan in short span of time. Qualitative research design has been followed to analyze the changing socio –economic, cultural religious status of the Cheapng. Both primary and secondary source of data were used for this study and conclusion of the study is based on the collected information. It is found that life of the Chepang have been changed due to modernization, Christianization, invasion of neighboring culture and political system of the nation.
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Bhatta, Tirth, Neema Langa, Nirmala Lekhak, and Denise Burnette. "Later-Life Health Disparities in Nepal: Intersection of Gender and Socioeconomic Status." Innovation in Aging 4, Supplement_1 (December 1, 2020): 516. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1666.
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Abstract This study focuses on Nepal, a country still undergoing capitalist expansion, to examine intersectional effects of fundamental causes on later life health outcomes. Sandwiched between the republic of China and India, Nepal still has remnants of pre-capitalist social and economic formations. Despite growing focus on independent effects of SES and gender on health, the intersectional influences of such fundamental causes on later life health in Nepal has, however, been largely unexplored. Drawing from the World Health Survey (WHS) survey data (n=2,250 aged 50 years and older), we rely on negative binomial regression models to examine whether the effect of education and household wealth on chronic diseases and functional limitations differs between men and women. Findings indicate intersectional effects of gender, wealth, and education on health. Women do not incur health benefits from education and wealth. Statistically significant negative effect of education on functional limitations (OR=0.87, p<0.01) was documented only for men. Contrary to our theoretical expectations, we observed significantly higher count of chronic diseases among women (OR=1.13, p<0.01) with higher levels of education relative to lower educated women. Similarly, men in higher wealth quintiles reported significantly higher count of chronic diseases (OR=1.05, p<0.01) than their counterparts in lower wealth quintiles. Our study paves a way for future research on a range of structural mechanisms such as gendered labor market, patriarchal cultural expectations, and inequities in health care that could mediate intersectional effects of gender and education on later life health disparities in the Global South.
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Qiu, Xiao, Na Sun, Sara J. McLaughlin, Janardan Subedi, Suman S. Thapa, Mohan K. Shrestha, Matthew Johnson, and Sarah Williams-Blangero. "GENDER AND BELIEFS ABOUT SUCCESSFUL AGING IN EASTERN NEPAL." Innovation in Aging 3, Supplement_1 (November 2019): S851. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.3131.
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Abstract Gender shapes opportunities and experiences over the life course, which may influence beliefs about what it means to age successfully. In Nepal, a developing nation in South Asia, women and girls have historically had fewer social and economic opportunities than their male counterparts. To understand how gender may shape beliefs about successful aging, adult members of the Jiri population in eastern Nepal were asked to rate the importance of health-related (e.g., longevity), psychological (e.g., satisfaction with life), and social (e.g., support of family and friends) elements of successful aging (n = 1479; 52.9% female; 49.0% age 18-39, 33.1% age 40 to 59, 17.8% age 60 and over). Each of the 13 elements was rated as very important by over two thirds of the sample. Few gender differences in beliefs were observed; however, results of logistic regression analysis indicate that the odds of Jiri women endorsing longevity (OR = 0.75, p = 0.02) and life satisfaction (OR = 0.65, p = 0.02) as very important to successful aging were significantly lower than for men, controlling for age, education, and presence of illness. While more similarities than differences in beliefs about successful aging were observed by gender, the extent to which socially-defined roles and expectations may be responsible for observed differences should be explored in future research.
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Gautam, Deepak, and Aarati Khatri. "COVID-19 Global Pandemic Lockdown Impact on Visit Nepal Year 2020: A Review." Gaze: Journal of Tourism and Hospitality 12, no. 1 (March 13, 2021): 112–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/gaze.v12i1.35680.
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Tourism sector, a major backbone in revenue generation in Nepal having an immense potentiality is hardly hit by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that has suspended Visit Nepal Year 2020, with a theme, an experience of a life-time. This remarkable campaign is also a national development strategy in the tourism history of Nepal which aimed at attracting around 2 million foreigners from all over the world. This article is designed to explore about COVID-19 Pandemic lockdown impacts on tourism industries and Visit Nepal year 2020 Campaign. For these, secondary literature available in Google Scholar, Research Gate and, recently published newspapers were accessed. The result shows that the unprecedented and uncertain lockdown stuck millions of people in their home, lower the economic activities of different sectors of the tourism industry including hotels, homestays, travel and tours, impact on remittance, a collapse of small industries and suspension of mega projects and many more. In addition to this, this paper aims at showcasing a strong correlation between lockdown and tourism industry with perspective from Nepal Tourism Board, Academic practitioner, Tourism Entrepreneurs, Nepal government, ministries, Economist and Analyst to revise the protocols and safety standard of the tourism industry to massively flourish and revive amidst the pandemic and even in the post-pandemic environment.
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Upadhyay, Prakash. "Restructuring Spiritualism in New Life: Conversion to Christianity in Pokhara, Nepal." Janapriya Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies 9, no. 1 (December 31, 2020): 135–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jjis.v9i1.35283.
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Christianity entered Nepal more than three and half centuries ago but religious conversion is still a contentious issue. This paper explores the trend of conversion to Christianity in Pokhara, Nepal. The study method was qualitative and quantitative. Observation, interview schedule and case study guidelines were used to obtain data from 70 converts of AG Church, Fulbari, Pokhara. The study findings reveal that females and oppressed of all caste/ethnicities with low occupational status were more interested in conversion. With no single cause of conversion, process and consequence, there is a nexus between conversion and modernity, consequences and the elements of continuity. With healing and church charity as the key motivations behind conversion, people convert with different intentions to overcome health problems, discontent with present religion, for money, friends and family influences. Christian church activates charities/supports for conversion. Conversion as a choice is a product of modern individualism, and the converts perceived contentment and changes in post-convert life. The accusation that conversion to Christianity is for financial gains may be valid for those who come with expectations, but the majority converts economic status is not satisfactory. In the absence of a state sponsored health and social security system, prevailing socioeconomic inequalities and pseudo-scientific non-medics superstition of church, conversion may be a way to break predominant sociocultural hierarchy/barriers. Hence, it should not be very surprising that many more will adopt Christianity in future. Educational systems should be reformed to reflect each religion’s genuine teaching and ideology and hence generate awareness on proselytizing.
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Brunson, Jan. "Tool of economic development, metric of global health: Promoting planned families and economized life in Nepal." Social Science & Medicine 254 (June 2020): 112298. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2019.05.003.
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Levine, Nancy E. "Caste, State, and Ethnic Boundaries in Nepal." Journal of Asian Studies 46, no. 1 (February 1987): 71–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/2056667.
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Models of ethnicity in Nepal stress, on the one hand, unlimited ethnic diversity and, on the other, a rather limited set of ethnic contrasts: Hindu versus Buddhist, tribe versus caste, mountain versus middle hills versus lowland Terai. However, ethnic relations in Humla District, in Nepal's far northwest Karnali Zone, are characterized more by interaction, interdependence, and mobility than contrasts and boundaries between groups.1 In Humla, individuals and even entire villages readily change their ethnic affiliation and their position in the caste system. There, too, ethnic groups are linked by a regional economic and social system, and changes in a group's ethnic affiliations are coincident with changes in their economy and style of life. Finally, the case of Humla reaffirms what other scholars have noted: ethnic relations today are the outcome of a historical process of accommodation between regional ethnic systems and the policies of a centralizing state.
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Bhandari, Kamala. "Changing Status of Women in Nepal." Journal of Population and Development 4, no. 1 (December 31, 2023): 30–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jpd.v4i1.64237.
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The study attempts to examine the trend in socio-demographic, economic and political situation of Nepalese women, and tries to explain the changes in these areas throughout time. It also tries to review the initiatives taken by the government to improve the lives women in Nepal. The study employs an exploratory and descriptive research design using the published data sheets from National Population Censuses and other National Surveys. The analysis found noticeable changes in all the social, demographic, economic and political areas in favor of women across the years. More than half of total population belongs to female (51%). With the socio-political transformations of the country, the role and status of women have also been dramatically changed in community and household and thinning the barrier to gender inequality. Over the last four decades (1991-2021), they have experienced significantly increased life expectancy (55.5 years - 72.7 years), reduced fertility (5-2.1children), and maternal mortality (575-151/000 live births) and raised the simulate mean age at marriage from 18 to 22 years. They have also significantly improved their educational attainment at all levels. A substantial proportion (52%) of Nepalese women are economically active. Female-headed households and fixed property owners have also been raised to 32 and 24 percent, respectively, which is a significant step toward enhancing women's status and bargaining power in society. After provision of the new Constitution, they experience remarkable progress in the political sphere and at the levels of decision-making. In addition to these achievements, the trend in the values of the GDI, GII, GEM, and HDI also confirms the significant improvements in their socioeconomic and political roles, and the gap in gender inequality between males and females has narrowed over time. These developments and achievements could be the outcome of government initiatives and women's struggles to secure their rights.
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Ulak, Nimesh. "Prospect of Pilgrimage Tourism in Namo Buddha Area, Kavre." Gaze: Journal of Tourism and Hospitality 13, no. 1 (January 4, 2022): 1–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/gaze.v13i1.42039.
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This paper tries to find out the prospect of pilgrimage tourism at Namo Buddha, Kavre, Nepal. There is found limited academic work on pilgrimage tourism in Nepal; however, no evidence of study could be traced on Namo Buddha that is based on pilgrimage tourism perspective. A pilgrimage is an ancient form of religious travel where people make a journey to the place of their belief for experiencing spirituality. Namo Buddha is one of the sacred Buddhist shrines and important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists as they believe the relics of the previous life of Lord Buddha are kept at Namo Buddha Stūpa. Namo Buddha stūpa is also considered to be one of the holiest stūpas in Nepal including Svayambhu Stūpa (Svayambhu Mahachaitya) and the Bodhnath Stūpa (Khasti Mahachaitya). This stūpa commemorates the Buddha Śakyamuni’s sacrifice of his body to a starving tigress and her cubs in his previous life. Nepali people call this site Namo Buddha, Newars call Namo Buddha as Namura and Tibetans call it as Takmo Lu Jin. The place has a huge potential to attract both Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims including international tourists from all over the world. This place offers other attractions and activities besides pilgrimage-based elements such as sightseeing of heritage town; spectacular Himalayan ranges; paddy field terrains; hilly forests; soft adventures experience; and so on. Religious tourism and pilgrimage tourism are interchangeably used in this study and the paper is based on both the primary and secondary data. Exploratory research has been carried out to examine the religious and economic benefits of pilgrims at this site. It also tried to investigate locals’ perspectives on pilgrimage tourism development. Meanwhile, this paper not only studied prospects of pilgrimage tourism in Namo Buddha but also attempted to find out and highlight how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the destination.
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Subedi, Kulmandan. "Mana Deva I: The First Recorded Unifier of Nepal." Unity Journal 5, no. 1 (March 25, 2024): 91–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/unityj.v5i1.63162.
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This paper gives an insight into the efforts of King Mana Deva I as the first recorded Unifier of Nepal. The objective of this paper is to highlight various dimensions of the unification efforts of Mana Deva I. The writer has attempted to put forward the evidence and findings of historians and archeologists who have come to the common understanding that Mana Deva I was the first recorded unifier of ancient Nepal. Analytical approach has been used for the research of his life, leadership, and achievements. Studies of the inscriptions, important documents, books, journals, and articles have been made relating to Mana Deva. He provided the first authentic history of Nepal extending from Brahmaputra in the east to Kashmir in the west. When Mana Deva I was only 12 years old, his father Dharma Deva died. Instead of burning herself with her dead husband’s corpse as Sati, Mana Deva’s mother, Rajyawati, assisted her son in his reign. Mana Deva, with the assistance of his mother and maternal uncle, began a military unification effort both in the east and west. The success of the military unification effort provided an opportunity for the king to unify the nation in other aspects as well. Mananka- the coin introduced by the king led to economic unification; Managriha- his royal palace provided a center for administrative unification; and his religious synergetic activities led to cultural unification. The leadership of Mana Deva I greatly impacted and influenced the later Lichhavi kings and hence, Lichhavi's rule is considered the golden period of ancient Nepali history.
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Acharya, Rakshya. "Occupational Shift in Semi-urban areas of Nepal: A Socio-cultural Dynamics." Journal of Technical and Vocational Education and Training 1, no. 16 (May 19, 2022): 34–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/tvet.v1i16.45185.
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Occupational shift, people shifting from the traditional sector to the modern economic sector, is a global phenomenon. People in Nepal are also shifting away from agriculture to other economic sector. But in Nepal, the socio cultural dynamics is considered more vital in this shift. This paper analyzes peoples’ perception regarding their experiences of occupational shift from sociocultural perspective. This study adopts a qualitative research design with narrative inquiry approach. For this, the experience of four research participants from Kathmandu valley were purposefully selected. In addition to listening and reflecting to their life stories about engagement to abandon agriculture occupation, their activities, emotions, and lifestyle were also narrated, observed and analyzed. The findings of this research indicate that several socio cultural aspects such as modernization, urbanization, industrialization had greater influence in this process. People in the name of being modern, were gradually shifting from traditional sector (agriculture) to modern economic sectors. The research hence concludes that potentiality of agricultural sector is still high for the country to generate employment and thus it is important to redefine the agricultural policy to attract youth towards it.
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Shrestha, Rabindra Bahadur. "Nepal’s Water Resources: Blessing or Curse ?" Hydro Nepal: Journal of Water, Energy and Environment 19 (July 26, 2016): 11–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hn.v19i0.15342.
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For half a century, Nepal has been chanting the ‘Mantra’ of 83,000 MW hydropower potential. When Nepal was in its childhood as a young democratic nation in the 1950s, India, with its vast ‘experience’ under the British colonial rule (colonial mindset), extracted lop-sided agreements on the Koshi, Gandaki and Mahakali rivers.Whereas India irrigates 12,200,000 acres of land, flood mitigates flood hazards and benefits from other intangible benefits. Nepal gets a meager 160,000 acres irrigation facility (1.3 percent of total irrigation benefits) from these unequivocal biased agreements. The adverse social and ecological impacts in Nepal are unaccounted for.Such water resource agreements have resulted in the sad present-day plight of Nepal: social life and industries are in total disarray with dismally low economic growth rates (GDP) forcing millions of Nepalese to seek employment abroad.Before it gets out of hand, India’s direct/indirect domination over Nepal’s water resources and politics should end, so that Nepal can develop its economy and hydropower in peace.Nepal should first develop run-of-river projects as per the modality of 456 MW Upper Tamakoshi Hydroelectric Project (cost 1000 US$/kWh) and medium size storage hydropower projects (140 MW Tanahu). Muddling with large storage projects like 1200 MW Budhi Gandaki HEP will only further delay the execution of RoR projects. NEA’s technical capability should be improved to build and oversee hydropower projects and INPS.HYDRO Nepal JournalJournal of Water, Energy and EnvironmentIssue: 19Page: 11- 15
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Thapa, Keshav. "Population Dynamics in Nepal Over 100 Years." Patan Pragya 7, no. 1 (December 31, 2020): 303–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/pragya.v7i1.35255.
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Population dynamics is the branch of life sciences that studies short-term and long-term changes in the size and age composition of populations, and the biological and environmental processes influencing those changes. The main aim of this article is to analyze the size, distribution, change, growth, trend, pattern and other over all status of population of Nepal of last hundred years (1911 – 2011).Secondary information obtained by author from authentic and reliable different sources and rearranged- calculated, re-tabulated and analyzed and make meaningful and sensible of them. Number of populations are almost 5 fold increased during the (1930 – 2011) 80 years period of time. The population growth rate and doubling times are fluctuation. CDR, CBR, IMR, CMR, MMR are decreasing as increasing of the socio economic development in Nepal. Life expectancy, literacy rate, active age population rate are increasing. The identification of the caste/ethnic groups are rapidly increased, only 60 caste/ethnic groups were identified in 1991, it has increased and reached 100caste/ethnic groups in 2001 and 125 caste/ethnic groups in 2011 census. Population dependency ratio of child is decreasing and increasing of the old age dependency ratio. If old age population growth rate will remaining the same the old age dependency ratio will be increased by 3 fold till 2050. Almost60 percent populations are living in urban duelers. The CBS of Nepal is going to conduct the census in beginning of 2078 BS and expected total population to be more than 31.5 millions.
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Islam, Mohammad Tarikul. "Conflict Resolution and Civil Society: Experiences of Nepal in Post-Maoist Revolution." Jadavpur Journal of International Relations 21, no. 2 (October 23, 2017): 85–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0973598417728858.
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Peacemaking involves a set of goals, policies, and strategies, and those are directed to prevent the occurrence of armed conflicts and to avoid violence. Peacemaking solicits a legitimate framework through which all actors could peacefully participate in social, economic, and political life of the nation. The role of civil society groups in peacebuilding has not been adequately discussed in both academic writings and policy analysis of Nepal. The pro-democracy movement jointly launched by the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) (CPN-M) witnessed a shift in the political landscape of Nepal, bringing an end to the decade-old Maoist insurgency as King Gyanendra stepped down on April 24, 2006. Therefore, the study carefully exemplifies the various activities which different civil society groups performed and attempted to analyze their roles in the prolonged process of peacebuilding. The responsibilities of civil society in Nepal, particularly in the aftermath of Maoist Revolution, are found to be focused and calculated, and effective to some extent. Collective efforts of different civil society groups helped to restart searching common ground for conflict mediation and peace in Nepal after a decade-long Maoist conflict. The underlying community interests for conflict resolution have been the business for all and where civil society has a spirited stake.
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Bistha, Raghu Bir. "Practices and Status of Preparedness of Vulnerable Household in Disaster Management in Disaster Prone Hill Areas of Nepal." Patan Pragya 5, no. 1 (September 30, 2019): 45–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/pragya.v5i1.30435.
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Preparedness is called wisdom to reduce disaster risk and its undesired economic loss. It saves to 4 USD, if 1 USD is allocated on preparedness to disaster risk reduction (DRR). Therefore, DRR is considered an effective measure to improve preparedness. This paper examines practices and status of preparedness of vulnerable household in disaster management in disaster prone hill areas of Nepal based on primary data collected household survey of the study area of Sot Khola Catchment Areas: Gadhi, Lekhagaon and Kunathari by using descriptive statistics under explorative and descriptive research design. Its result is existing indigenous knowledge, skill and practices as preparedness measures. Almost households have preferred to move safe place as key preparedness measure of households because of their indigenous knowledge, skill and practice. Its effectiveness is more than other options. Therefore, Nepal as a disaster-prone country has to focus specifically on preparedness from local government to the central government for saving life and economic loss.
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Bhattarai, Mahendra. "Causes of Delay in Construction Projects in Nepal." Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology 8, no. 06 (June 12, 2023): 108–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.36348/sjet.2023.v08i06.001.
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Nepal, a developing nation with a population of over 29 million, heavily relies on the construction sector for its economic growth and development. However, delays in construction projects have adversely affected the country's national economy. This research aims to identify the main factors that contribute to construction project delays in Nepal and proposes solutions to address these issues. A detailed descriptive analysis was conducted by reviewing six selected journals. The findings indicate that inadequate planning, weak monitoring, poor site conditions, design changes, lack of construction materials, equipment, and manpower, low bidding of contracts, unrealistic contract durations, lack of coordination among team members, variation of quantities during project execution phases, climate change, inflation, natural calamities, rapid changes in government, strikes, holidays, insufficient budget allocation, and political and governmental issues are the primary causes of construction project delays in Nepal. These delays have significant implications for Nepal's economic growth and development. For example, delays in the construction of critical infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, can hamper access to essential services, hinder trade and commerce, and result in delayed project delivery, increased project costs, negative impact on the project's reputation or impression on donor agencies, stress among concerned authorities, negative impacts on economy and society, strained relationships, and communication breakdowns. To address these issues, all stakeholders, including the government, contractors, and project owners, must be involved in implementing the recommended solutions. The proposed solutions include improving planning and monitoring, ensuring availability of materials, equipment, and manpower, enhancing coordination among team members, realistic contract bidding and duration, and addressing political and governmental issues. The findings of this study have implications for other developing countries facing similar challenges in the construction sector. By implementing the recommended solutions, Nepal can overcome these obstacles and achieve its infrastructure development goals, promoting economic growth and improving the quality of life for its citizens. In conclusion, this research highlights the need for a coordinated effort by all stakeholders to address construction project delays in Nepal, which is critical for the country's progress and development.
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Bhusal, Durga. "Dependent Population and Second Demographic Dividend in Nepal: A Study of Active Senior Citizens." Tribhuvan University Journal 33, no. 1 (June 30, 2019): 179–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/tuj.v33i1.28692.
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This review paper aims to disseminate a viewpoint on natural ability of senior citizen from the alternative angle of traditional perspective to later life. Second career management is essential job in present day of the 21st century. It reviews the existing evidences on aptitude of later life where physical force in the body is not only the means of production recognizing the participation of senior people to their households, communities, and the development course. Supporting generation of the 21st century is progressively having problematic time due to constricted household economy to achieve their obligation of enhancing elderly member of their family. Nepal Labour Force Survey 2017/18 and Population Monograph of Nepal 2014 are utilized as main data sources along with different empirical studies for the explanation to get the target of the study. The crux of this article—later life can contribute the socio-economic development of nation through silver economy involving to the site of earnings to produce more than they consume –posits the alternative perspective to old age dependency.
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Gautam, Subas. "Effects of Covid-19 on Tourism in Lumbini Province of Nepal." Academia Research Journal 2, no. 2 (July 27, 2023): 105–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/academia.v2i2.56975.
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This research article aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism sector in four districts of Lumbini Province, Nepal, namely Banke, Bardiya, Dang, and East Rukum. The COVID-19 outbreak, which originated in Wuhan, China in December 2019, rapidly spread worldwide, affecting people of all ages, with greater severity observed among the elderly and those with chronic health conditions. Declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020, the COVID-19 crisis has brought uncertainty and has significantly impacted various sectors of human life, including the economic, political, social, and cultural aspects. Given the relevance of measuring the pandemic's impact, this study primarily focuses on the economic consequences in the tourism sector. Specific objectives include examining the effects on tourist arrivals, the income of entrepreneurs, and the level of employment in the selected districts. However, the study acknowledges certain limitations, such as its exclusive focus on only four districts of Lumbini Province, limiting generalization to the entire nation. Additionally, it solely examines the economic impact of COVID-19, excluding other potential impacts related to social, behavioral, and cultural aspects. To collect data for the research, quantitative methodologies and statistical software were utilized, gathering primary data from various tourism-related establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cottages, grocery stores, and trekking companies. The study emphasizes the importance of early-stage exploratory research to better understand the economic impact of the pandemic on the tourism industry in the selected regions.
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Adhikari, Govinda Prasad. "Importance of Demography in Business Planning Regarding Nepal." Voice of Teacher 7, no. 01 (December 24, 2022): 37–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/vot.v7i01.51028.
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A business plan which has guided through several goals of the enterprise. The several elements of the business plan are directly linked with the demographic outputs of society. The objective of this study is to analyze the importance of demography in business planning. It also focused on the role of business statics in the business cycle. The information in this study has-been gathered from secondary sources. They are based on various reports, manuals, and guidelines from various organizations. Published articles, books, and reports. Information was analyzed in the descriptiv e method. Business demographic statistics help to identify the demographic outputs for the planning of the new business. It provides information on the creation, destruction, and survival of enterprises. The business demographic statistics provide information on the births and deaths of a business's plan. The growth of the country's population encourages competition in business activities. It further suggests expanding the market's potential. There is fundamental relationship between population and economic development. There was a fundamental relationship between the development and population, the demographic transition has a vital role in economic development. Therefore developed countries have relatively low fertility and mortality rates than developing countries. In the current year, Nepal is gaining its demographic dividend and is experiencing declining fertility, declining mortality rate, and increasing life expectancy. Nepal is passing with a bonus population which has a supportive role in expanding the national economy, new business, and finally national development of the country
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Sharma, Pushpa Raj. "Mainstreaming Micro-Insurance Schemes: Role of Insurance Companies in Nepal." Economic Literature 11 (May 9, 2016): 40. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/el.v11i0.14865.
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<p>Micro-insurance refers to the relatively short term insurances meant for health, accident, crop and livestock policies. The beneficiaries are the rural people who are mostly involved in agriculture which is subject to different external shocks. Along with agro insurance, the regulator is also encouraging insurance companies to insure micro enterprises such as water mills, tea shops, rickshaws and vending carts. The poor households currently need to incur huge amounts of health expenses which are over and above their current income(s) and savings and therefore, need to resort to multiple sources of financing, of which a major source is borrowing. At present, there are 25 registered insurance companies in Nepal. Of these, 8 are private commercial life insurers, 16 are private commercial non-life insurers and 1 is composite insurer. There is no scientific calculation of the crop’s yield and of livestock, which will create ambiguity in the valuation of the property being insured. </p><p><strong>Economic Literature,</strong> Vol. XI (40-46), June 2013 </p>
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Dahal, Atindra. "Nepal’s Quest for Development: A Mis-driven Cosmetic." IRA-International Journal of Management & Social Sciences (ISSN 2455-2267) 5, no. 3 (December 30, 2016): 467. http://dx.doi.org/10.21013/jmss.v5.n3.p10.
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<div><p><em>Though people in Nepal long term have been desperately waiting the life changing development, still to be reeling with pain has been a culture of compulsion there. There are basic two misadventures that have hampered the functional development of nation then caused an invincible failure; those are: a) failure to understand that the development means economic in culture and nature, and b) failure to internalize that the strength of political leaders matters more than the style or name of reign being practiced. This paper has in-detail elaborated and explored the very issues and justifies how the development is misconceived then mis-constructed in Nepal. </em></p></div>
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Gyawali, P. "Parasitic Diseases of Indigenous Community (Kumal) in Nepal." Nepal Journal of Science and Technology 13, no. 2 (March 8, 2013): 175–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v13i2.7731.
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Parasitic infection is common in indigenous community in low land of Nepal. Their life expectancy is well below in comparison to the other people. Kumal are disadvantaged group of people with low socio-economic condition. This study investigated helminthic infection in Kumal community in Gaidakot VDC, Chitwan district people. In this study 17% of total population of Kumal was selected and helminth parasitic eggs and larvae were detected by floatation method. Half of the study population had at least one helminthic parasite in their body. Hookworm was the most common parasites with 30.87% followed by Ascaris, Hymenolepsis, Trichuris, Strongyloide and Taenia with 16.10%, 6.04%, 3.35%, 2.68% and 2.01% respectively. Fourty years and older population were highly affected by helminths in both sexes. Single, double and multiple parasitic eggs also were recorded in the study population. Nepal Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 13, No. 2 (2012) 175-178 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/njst.v13i2.7731