Nepal in Conversation: Protest and Pathways Forward
This event is presented by Nepal Cultural Society of BC (NCSBC), 911吃瓜 David Lam Centre and UBC Himalaya Program.
Join us for Nepal in Conversation: Protest and Pathways Forward, a roundtable discussion on Nepal鈥檚 current unrest. The event will examine the roots of protest, its broader societal impacts and potential pathways forward. The discussion aims to foster critical engagement with contemporary issues by bringing together public dialogue and academic inquiry. Panelists will offer insights from diverse perspectives, while participants are encouraged to contribute through inclusive dialogue and exchange. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts and community voices while considering the challenges and possibilities that lie ahead for Nepal.
List of Speakers
Welcome remarks:
Shivaji Mukherjee, Associate Professor, Political Science, 911吃瓜
Moderators:
, Assistant Professor, Lifeways in Indigenous Asia, UBC
, Associate Professor, Anthropology and School of Public Policy & Global Affairs, UBC
Roundtable speakers:
, Assistant Professor, Geography, UBC
, Assistant District Government Attorney at District Government Attorney Office, Kathmandu, Currently MPPGA candidate at UBC
Rupak Shrestha, Assistant Professor, International Studies and Global Asia, 911吃瓜
Hem Raj Subedi, Professor, Conflict, Peace and Development Studies, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
