About Us

``Economic Freedom with Good Governance``

ABOUT US

Pokhara Research Center

is a research based, non- partisan organization which focuses on socio-economic dimensions of domestic public policy research. The organization would use the international principle of individual choice and liberty translated into equal opportunity of enterprise, rule of law and the democratic principle of free expression as a tool to design its programs and initiatives. The functional domains of the center will be divided into three areas:
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RESEARCH

Research on governance (local, state and federal), economy and public policies issues

TRAINING

Training to various stakeholders like young leaders, scholars, community leaders, policy makers and citizenry

ADVOCACY

Advocacy to the citizenry, government officials and stakeholders for sound economic and public policies

Research

Research on Pokhara’s local and the state’s economic policies and capacities, its strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats which will help identify major economic issues affecting the electorate. Furthermore, research would also suggest reforms and best practices required to enhance the economy.

Training

Conduct international fellowship and exchange programs for young thinkers, intellectuals and learners who distinguish them as future leaders
Train young leaders, students, intellectuals, journalists and policy makers on different approach to the policy making process
Conduct workshops for targeted groups to discuss policy issues and come up with sound policy solution to the local problem

Advocacy

Identify the major needs of the stakeholders and involve them in the policy making process
Develop and run a Political Economic blog on Pokhara’s local issues as well as state and national issues, to engage people beyond the ballot box
Initiate political and economic discussion with various stakeholders thereby promoting a healthy platform for civil discussion and discourse in Pokhara.