Policy Research Institute, Narayanhiti

The Policy Research Institute (PRI) and Nepali Academics in America (NACA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in research, knowledge exchange, and academic cooperation. The agreement was signed by Prof. Dr. Lekhnath Sharma, Executive Chairperson of PRI, and Prof. Dr. Gyan Nyaupane, President of NACA, in a formal ceremony attended by PRI officials, researchers, and Dr. Arati Maleku, General Secretary of NACA.

NACA is an organization of Nepali academic professionals based in the United States, dedicated to fostering foster a community of scholars and researchers through the exchange of ideas, challenges, experiences, and solutions, as well as to promote research and educational collaboration in Nepal and beyond.

The MoU outlines key areas of collaboration, including capacity building, knowledge mobilization, seminars and workshops, policy review and feedback, research facilitation, and bidirectional co-learning opportunities.

Following the signing, a brief discussion was held. Prof. Dr. Lekhnath Sharma highlighted the recent research methodology workshop conducted at PRI by Dr. Arati Maleku as a successful example of collaboration. Plans were also announced for a second round of research methodology training for newly recruited PRI researchers, along with a seminar on aligning academic research with policy for NACA members.

The MoU is effective for two years and may be renewed based on mutual interests and achievements.

Attendees
Nepali Academics in America
Prof. Dr. Gyan Nyaupane (President, NACA)
Dr. Arati Maleku (Secretary General, NACA)

Policy Research Institute
Prof. Dr. Lekhnath Sharma (Chairperson)
Dr. Deepak Kumar Khadka (Senior Research Fellow)
Dr. Hari Sharma Neupane (Senior Research Fellow)
Dr. Mukti Rijal (Senior Research Fellow)
Dr. Khaganath Adhikari (Senior Research Fellow)
Dr. Kalpana Khanal (Senior Research Fellow)
Laxman Bhattarai (Office Manager)