Nepal in the 21st century / Surendra R. Devkota, editor ; [contributors, Keshav Bhattarai ... et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Devkota, Surendra R.

Bhattarai, Keshav, 1955-

Series:

Global political studies series.

Global political studies series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic development--Nepal.

Economic development.

Nepal--Politics and government--21st century.

Nepal.

Nepal--Economic conditions--21st century.

Nepal--Social conditions--21st century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (331 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Nepal in the twenty-first century

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Nepal was in isolation until 1950, and afterwards the pace of socio-political and economic progresses faced lots of ups and downs. As of now Nepal is enjoying a major political party and leader with partner of a coalition government.

Contents:

Intro

NEPAL IN THE 21ST CENTURY

CONTENTS

PREFACE

Chapter 1 DEMOGRAPHY, ETHNICITY AND SOCIETY

INTRODUCTION

GEOGRAPHY

DEMOGRAPHY

Population Growth

Fertility

Mortality

Demographic Transition (DT)

Population Planning

ETHNICITY

Caste System

Languages

SOCIETY

Urbanization

Economy

CONCLUSIONS

APPENDIX 1. MIGRATION FOR REMITTANCE PURPOSE (2001)

REFERENCES

Chapter 2 POLITICAL EVOLUTION OF MODERN NEPAL

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: BETWEEN MONARCHY AND DEMOCRACY

Parties and Politicians: The Failure of the System of 1990

The Maoist Insurgency

Failure of the Parties after 1999 and the Royal Putsch

For Peace and Inclusion: Jana Andolan II and Its Consequences

Elections for a Constituent Assembly: Evaluation and Prospects

Nepal's Future in the 21st Century

Chapter 3 PROSPECTS FOR DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NEPAL

I. THE THEORY OF DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION

II. NEPAL'S TRANSITION SINCE 1990

III. FACTORS RELEVANT TO FUTURE DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NEPAL

Rule of Law and the Democratic Process

Informal Norms among Elites

Civic Culture

CONCLUSION: PROSPECTS FOR DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN NEPAL

Chapter 4 A SOCIAL ACCOUNTING ANALYSIS OF POVERTY IN NEPAL: HUMAN CAPITAL FOR 21ST CENTURY

OVERVIEW OF THE NEPALI ECONOMY

i. Failure to Stabilize the Population Growth

ii. Low Productivity

iii. Donors as Suppliers of Development

iv. Corruption and Lack of Fiscal Discipline

THE SOCIAL ACCOUNTING MATRIX

A SOCIAL ACCOUNTING MATRIX FOR NEPAL

THE SAM MODEL AND MULTIPLIER ANALYSIS

HOUSEHOLDS INCOME AND PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES

Transfer Multipliers

Open-Loop Multipliers

Closed-Loop Multipliers

CONCLUSION

REFERENCES.

Chapter 5 QUALITY SCHOOL EDUCATION FOR ALL IN 21ST CENTURY NEPAL

DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION IN NEPAL

EDUCATION COMMISSIONS AND PLANS IN NEPAL

Focus of Educational Plan

Access to Education

Quality of Education

CLASSROOM TEACHING LEARNING PRACTICES

DISCUSSION ON ENDURING ISSUES - ACCESS AND QUALITY

Quality Education

PROBLEMS IN TRANSLATING INTENTIONS INTO IMPLEMENTATION

PROSPECT

Chapter 6 ENERGY PERSPECTIVES: 2030

1. ENERGY RESOURCE BASE

1.1. Fuelwood

1.2. Hydropower

1.3. Petroleum Products

1.4. Other Traditional Fuels

1.4.1. Crop Residues

1.4.2. Livestock Manure

1.5. Resource and Status of Alternative Energy

1.5.1. Biogas Technology

1.5.2. Small Hydro Turbines

1.5.3. Solar Energy

1.5.4. Wind Energy

2. ENERGY CONSUMPTION PATTERN

3. ANALYSIS OF ENERGY USE

3.1. Consumption Sector Models

4. ENERGY FORECASTING 2030

5. ENERGY BACKCASTING

5.1. RESIDENTIAL SECTOR

5.2. Industrial Sector

5.3. Transport Sector

5.4. Service Sector

5.5. Agriculture Sector

5.6. Energy Requirements 2030

5.7. Other Fuels

Chapter7QUESTIONSFROMNEPAL'SHYDROPOWERSECTOR

1. Introduction

2. RiversandPowerInNepal

2.1Thepossiblesourcesofdomesticconflicinwatersharinginfuture

3. LoadShedding

4. IssuesrelatedtothepowerexporttoIndia

5. RuralElectrificatio

Conclusion

References

Chapter 8 ENERGY INPUT-OUTPUT MODEL FOR SUSTAINABLE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NEPAL

ENERGY USE IN NEPAL (A LEVEL)

Methodology

EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS

ENERGY IO MODEL AND ASSUMPTIONS

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Energy Intensity

ENERGY DEMAND SCENARIOS

HOUSEHOLD ENDOGENIZATION

Meeting Energy Demand

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Chapter 9 IRRIGATION GOVERNANCE AND NEPALI FARMER MANAGED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING IN NEPAL

IRRIGATION PERFORMANCE

WHY FARMERS MAY BE MOTIVATED TO PERFORM BETTER IN SELF-ORGANIZED SYSTEMS THAN IN AGENCY MANAGED SYSTEMS

GOVERNING FARMER MANAGED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

Irrigation Infrastructure

Water Sharing Arrangements

Maintenance and Resource Mobilization

Organization

COMPARING FMIS AND AMIS PERFORMANCE

FARMER MANAGED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS IN CHITWAN

Factors that Influence FMIS Performance

Heterogeneity and FMIS Performance

RESOURCE SETTING, COOPERATION AND CONFLICT

Conditions of Relative Water Abundance

Conditions of Relative Water Scarcity

Conditions That Enhance Self-Organization

POLICIES TO IMPROVE IRRIGATION PERFORMANCE

Emphasize Institution Building

Recognize Local Institutions

Engage Local Resource Users

Secure Legal Standing

Practice Nuanced Interventions

Chapter 10 FARMER MANAGED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS IN NEPAL: PEOPLE-CENTERED GOVERNANCE ALTERNATIVE

EVOLUTION OF FMIS

FMIS in Policies and Plans

CHALLENGES IN THE 21ST CENTURY'S CONTEXT

Resource Availability

Communication and Education

Multiple Functions

INCOMPATIBILITY IN LAWS AND PLANNING

RESPONSES TO CHALLENGES

Ensuring Water Security

Knowledge Building and Reform

Community Resource-Base of Water

Organizational Autonomy

Chapter 11 WHETHER STRONG SUSTAINABILITY IS OPERATIONAL? AN EXAMPLE FROM NEPAL*

WEAK SUSTAINABILITY

STRONG SUSTAINABILITY

FOREST MANAGEMENT IN NEPAL: EN ROUTE TO STRONG SUSTAINABILITY

Economics of Forests

Community Forestry and Strong Sustainability

NOTES

Chapter 12 INCREASED URBAN GROWTH RESULTS IN INCREASED VULNERABILITY: HUMAN/HAZARDS INTERACTIONS IN THE UNCONTROLLED KATHMANDU VALLEY URBAN CONURBATION

THE KATHMANDU VALLEY'S URBANIZATION PROCESS

RAPIDLY GROWING POPULATION: A CHALLENGE FOR URBAN PLANNING

Temporal Analysis of Urban Growth

Lack of Open Spaces and Environmental Deterioration

Housing Standards and Varying Types

Plot Sizes

Problems of Accessibility

Seismic Vulnerabilities

PROBLEMS OF DRINKING WATER

Waste Disposal

Chapter 13 THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF FEDERALISM IN NEPAL: ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT APPROACH

WHY FEDERALISM IN NEPAL

POLITICS ON FEDERAL STRUCTURE

ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT FOR CREATING FEDERAL STATES

Land Resources in Nepal

LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS

INDEX

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ISBN:

1-61122-562-0

OCLC:

669510651