Kathmandu: The Nepal Policy Leadership Programme, conducted by the Nepal Policy Institute (NPI) in cooperation with the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers and Kathmandu University (KU), has concluded.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the eight-month-long programme was designed specifically for government officials, as mentioned by NPI President Dr. Khagendra Raj Dhakal. The programme saw participation from 25 high-level government officials representing 16 different ministries.
During the concluding session, President Dr. Dhakal emphasized that the programme aimed to provide experiential learning through real-world case studies, equipping participants with essential analytical tools and policy frameworks to enhance their decision-making capabilities.
Vice Chancellor of KU, Prof Dr. Achyut Wagle, remarked that while civil servants often have the academic knowledge necessary for policy formulation, political leadership’s lack of commitment frequently hinders implementation. He praised the programme as a practical and innovative intervention to bridge this gap and pledged Kathmandu University’s continued collaboration with NPI for future policy research and capacity-building initiatives.
Former secretary Gopinath Mainali also highlighted the programme’s success, attributing it to the effective collaboration among NPI, KU, and the Nepal government. The programme featured nine facilitators, comprising both national and international experts.