#2030NOW Leveraging Technology for Social Good @ The City Museum of Kathmandu

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At the "Leveraging Technology for Social Good" Panel Discussion, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme in Nepal, with speakers Gagan Thapa, Sakar Pudasini and Hempal Shrestha in the City Museum of Kathmandu

A Social Good Summit initiative on September 23, 2014

#2030Now!

 

 

"Writing offers me a process of self-discovery." - Dr. Shashi Tharoor

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At the Closing Keynote Address by Dr. Shashi Tharoor - 'The anxiety of audience: An Indian writer in English interrogates his craft'

Moderated by Prashant Jha

 

Ncell Nepal Literature Festival 2014 on September 22, 2014

"Writers must have vision; politicians rarely do." - Dr. Shashi Tharoor

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At the Ncell Nepal Literature Festival 2014 Sessions on September 21, 2014

 

2pm - 3pm: 'Politician as Writer' - Hari Sharma in conversation with Dr. Shashi Tharoor

The Case for a “Campaigning Plus” approach in the field of child protection

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Campaigning done in the traditional way is not much of use and will not bring any meaningful change. Yet the potential of campaigning is irreplaceable if we want to change long rooted patterns. A new strategic approach to campaigning accompanied by a new working style in terms of implementation can change for the better living conditions of millions of children in the country.

Complimenting the state

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Understanding the possibility and opportunity in partnering with the government work has often been off the focus to many organizations. Government, in any country, is the biggest institution to deliver services and address issues. While looking at moon, the stars fade away. NGOs and other not for profits' role should be to helping government adjust the sight and see things in totality. ;evolusun

Ncell Nepal Literature Festival: September 19-22, 2014 [Event Recommendation!]

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"Lovers of literature will rub their shoulders with the finest of writers, engage in dialogue, and grab a book to get it signed from the writer they admire. Close to 10,000 visitors and 90 participating authors are expected to attend over 40 sessions spanning 4 days."

http://nepalliteraturefestival.com/festival/

Entry is free.
 
Dates - September 19 to 22, 2014
 
Venue - Nepal Academy, Kamaladi, Kathmandu

Missed opportunity

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The article is about the existing political situation attributed by trust deficit and mutual understanding among the parties on key issues of new constitution. It revist the issues urging the major parties and their leaders to forge consensus to avert any future catastrophe. Further, it has tried to suggest some viable measures to end the political deadlock which seems unending.

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - October 17, 2014

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"The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been observed every year since 1993, when the United Nations General Assembly, by resolution 47/196, designated this day to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries. Fighting poverty remains at the core of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the post-2015 development agenda."

- www.un.org/en/events/povertyday/

ZERO HOME DELIVERY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF BIRTHING CENTER

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There is no equitable access to receive quality health care services in rural and urban areas Nepal. The government of Nepal has policy of establishing Birthing Center (BC) in each health facilities but it is not available though. Policy does not work itself but it should be implemented honestly. The national health indicators are very poor to achievement the Millennium Development Goals (MDG).

Let a former PM lead the SAARC

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Only a recognized, experienced political figure like a former PM from the region should be appointed as Secretary General of SAARC. This strategic shift can contribute immensely to bring some relevancy to the bloc

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