Nepal seeks lasting education solutions through dialogue, minister says

Nepal's Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, is committed to finding long-lasting solutions to the nation's educational challenges. He emphasizes a 'listening and learning' approach, actively engaging with stakeholders through an "Education Dialogue" program that spans all seven provinces.

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a lasting policy solution to educational problems would be sought based on dialogue and the stakeholders’ suggestions.

The ministry's current focus is on crucial reforms, including the new Education Act, the Technical Education Act, and contemporary advancements in higher education. This initiative aims to gather direct input from local authorities, teachers, education staff, parents, and students, ensuring that policy development is grounded in the real-world concerns and expectations of those directly affected.

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since taking office as the Minister of Education, he has been adopting a ‘listening and learning’ approach to seriously understand issues in the education sector.

Minister Pokharel highlighted that suggestions received regarding the role of local bodies, school management challenges, and various policy issues will serve as the foundation for future educational reforms. For those unable to participate physically, a dedicated online form allows for the submission of suggestions, problems, and expectations, ensuring broad inclusivity in the policy formulation process.

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during the first 100 days, some rules and guidelines necessary for reform and good governance were worked out, and now the ministry’s priority is focused on the new Education Act, the Technical Education Act, and contemporary reforms in higher education.

The "Education Dialogue" program is a key component of the ministry's strategy to address educational problems. An expert team is also finalizing revisions to the national curriculum framework. The minister has pledged to expedite the finalization of the Education Bill, incorporating feedback from all stakeholders and expert advice to make informed decisions.

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through dialogue, work is being carried out to directly hear the concerns of local authorities, teachers, education staff, parents, schools, and students.