IS REGIONAL INTEGRATION IN SOUTH ASIA A SIMPLE ADD ON?

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It is still worthy trying reviving the regional integration project in South Asia. A symbolic gesture from the Heads of States could help together with a stronger engagement and involvement of civil society and private sector.

Partnering isn't always easy!

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Partnering is vital if projects are to be successful, but this isn't easy!

THE SDGs, A REAL OPPPORTUNITY FOR CHANGE?

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Do we have a real change to eradicate poverty and inequalities in the world with the Sustainable Development Goals?

The real truths about this country

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A short reflection about the dynamics faced by Nepal in this critical times

Collective Collaboration

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A look at a great collaboration in the UN Cluster Groups

PUBLIC INTEREST COMPANIES IN NEPAL: A POTENTIAL GAME CHANGER

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The fact that the famous crowdfunding site Kickstarter has turned itself into a public interest company is very significant. The amazing thing is that there are provisions in Nepal for similar kind of companies' incorporation. The government should do more to harness their potential.

Regranting? Call it Partnership Approach and it makes sense but...

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A recent report on practices of INGOs in the emergency response after the quakes highlights the pros and cons of partnership approach to development used in Nepal. It is supposed to be a “win win” but the approach is at peril of being misused or misunderstood unless INGOs literally transform their nature and way of working.

THE REFUGEES CRISIS COULD LEAD TO A VERY DIFFERENT EUROPEAN UNION FROM WHAT WE KNOW NOW

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The ongoing massive flow of refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria and other conflicts can reshape the way the Union will be.

HERITAGE RECOSTRUCTION: FOCUS ON SEISMIC RESISTANCE

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"Oped" piece in Himalayan Times, September 7, 2015. Might find an interesting read given current realities on the ground in Nepal.

A New Year's Sermon: a Reflection on Nepal by Josh Simons, Senior Programmes Manager-World Jewish Relief

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This is the holiest time of the year for the Jewish people as it is between Rosh HaShanah ( Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (the day of atonement). My colleague Josh Simons wrote this wonderful sermon about his reflections on spending time in Nepal as part of the World Jewish Relief, relief and recovery programs. You can reach Josh at Josh@worldjewishrelief.org

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