Nepal's 2024 federal budget — what the numbers don't say
Reading the federal budget as a political document, not an accounting exercise. Where the priorities actually live.
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Political commentary, governance analysis, and economics — rooted in Nepal.
BA in Economics & Political Science. Based in Kathmandu. Independent — no party affiliation.
"No party lines. No sponsored content. Just the work of reading Nepali politics honestly — with tools borrowed from economics, history, and institutional analysis."
For organisations, journalists, and researchers who need expert analysis on Nepali politics, governance, and economics.
Evidence-based strategy for political actors
Deep-dive analysis of electoral trends, voter behaviour, and campaign strategy grounded in Nepali political data and field research.
Institutional analysis and policy critique
Rigorous research notes and policy briefs on Nepali governance structures, constitutional implementation, and institutional reform.
Ground-truth political and economic analysis for outside observers.
Custom briefings on Nepali politics, governance, and economics for journalists, researchers, NGOs, and businesses navigating the South Asia geopolitical landscape.
Expert background for reporters covering Nepal
Background briefings, fact-checking support, and source guidance for journalists and media organisations covering Nepali politics.
India–China–Nepal and what it means for you
Structured risk briefs on how Nepal's geopolitical position — between India and China — affects investment climate, policy stability, and bilateral relations for businesses and organisations operating in the region.
Context that makes programmes land
Political economy analysis and stakeholder mapping for INGOs, development agencies, and foundations working in Nepal — so your programmes are designed with, not against, the political grain.
Field access, translation, and primary sources
Research assistance for scholars studying Nepali politics: interview facilitation, Nepali-language source translation, document retrieval from government archives, and peer review of draft chapters or articles.
Accuracy before publication
Fact-checking support for journalists, editors, and publishers covering Nepal — verifying political claims, legislative records, official statistics, and historical narratives before going to press.
Reading the 2015 Constitution carefully
Plain-language analysis of Nepal's constitutional provisions, federal legislation, and Supreme Court rulings — for lawyers, academics, journalists, and civil society organisations navigating the legal landscape.
Walk into the room ready
Briefing sessions for diplomats, executives, academics, and journalists preparing to speak or participate in panels on Nepali politics, governance, or South Asia geopolitics.
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