This is a 30-minute podcast focusing on the local elections that is going to be held in Nepal on May 13, 2022. The podcast is going to focus on current topical issues directly affect the general public.
This is a 12-episode podcast series. Each episode includes interviews with political party leaders. The main aim of the podcast is to provide an open and transparent public platform for validating information to be communicated to citizens and to support political parties and candidates to develop data-driven and citizen-centric policy interventions to ensure inclusivity and integrity.
Episode 12 : ‘Is Nepal going in the right or wrong direction?’
Episode 12: This episode features Onsari Gharti Magar , Central Committee Member of CPN-Maoist (Center). She was the first female Speaker of the Parliament of Nepal and is a member of House of Representatives and the theme of the show is ‘Is Nepal going in the right or wrong direction?’
5/31/2022 • 29 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode 11 : Political Parties’ Role in Strengthening Local Agriculture
Episode 11: This episode features Kamala Pant, Central Committee Member of Nepali Congress and National Assembly member. The theme of this episode is ‘Political Parties’ Role in Strengthening Local Agriculture.
5/31/2022 • 29 minutes, 54 seconds
Episode 10: ‘LGBTQI+ communities’ political inclusion and representation.’
Episode 10: This episode features Kunti Shahi, Central Committee Member of Rastriya Prajatantra Party, and will touch on the theme of ‘LGBTQI+ communities’ political inclusion and representation.’
5/19/2022 • 29 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 9 | Understanding, Combatting and Monitoring Dis/Misinformation and hate speech in politics | Samikshya Baskota
Episode 9: This episode features Samikshya Baskota, Central Committee Member of Bibeksheel Sajha Party. The theme of the show is ‘Understanding, Combatting and Monitoring Dis/Misinformation and hate speech in politics.’
5/15/2022 • 32 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 08 - Assessing the State of Federalism in Nepal
Episode 8: This episode features Satya Pahadi, Central Committee Member of CPN-Maoist (Center). She is a former Minister for Peace and Reconstruction, member of Constituent Assembly and the theme of the show is ‘Assessing the State of Federalism in Nepal’.
4/7/2022 • 30 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 07 - Political Parties Role in Good Governance
Episode 7: This episode features Jayanti Rai, Vice Chair of CPN (Unified Socialist) Party, and the theme of the show is ‘Political Parties Role in Good Governance.’
4/4/2022 • 36 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 06 - ‘Political Parties’ Role in Preserving Natural Resources and Minimizing the Effects of Climate Change
Episode 6: This episode features will feature Kalyani Kumari Khadka, Standing Committee Member of CPN (Unified Socialist) Party. She is a member of House of Representatives and the theme of the show is ‘Political Parties’ Role in Preserving Natural Resources and Minimizing the Effects of Climate Change.’
4/2/2022 • 38 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 05 - Implementation of Fundamental Rights
Episode 5: This episode features Usha Kala Rai of Central Committee Member of CPN-UML. She was a Constituent Assembly Member and also a former Minister for Social Development of Province no 1 and the theme of the show is ‘Implementation of Fundamental Rights.’
4/1/2022 • 33 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 04 - Public Participation in the Local Governments
Episode 4: This episode features Amrita Agrahari, Executive Member of People Socialist Party. She was a Member of Parliament and is a member of House of Representatives and the theme of the show is ‘Public Participation in the Local Governments.’
3/29/2022 • 32 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 03 - Political Inclusion of Marginalized Communities
Episode 3: This episode features Chanda Chaudhary, Executive Member of Democratic Socialist Party. She is member of House of Representatives and the theme of the show is ‘Political Inclusion of Marginalized Communities.’
3/27/2022 • 36 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 02 - Youth Political Inclusion and Representation
Episode 2: This episode features Laxmi Pariyar, Central Committee Member of Nepali Congress. She is a member of House of Representatives and the theme of the show is ‘Youth Political Inclusion and Representation.’
3/25/2022 • 29 minutes, 58 seconds
EPISODE 01 - Political Inclusion of Women and Combatting Gender-based Violence
Episode 1: This episode will feature Binda Pandey of CPN-UML party, one of the largest political parties in Nepal. She is a member of House of Representatives and the theme of the show is ‘Political Inclusion of Women and Combatting Gender-based Violence.
