Democracy For Nepal: March 22 Event At Columbia

Saturday, February 11, 2006

March 22 Event At Columbia

The School of International and Public Affairs
Columbia University
New York City

Sponsored by
The South Asian Institute (SAI)

With the assistance of
The South Asian Graduate Students Association (SAGA)

Nepal –the Himalayan Hotspot. From Shangri-la To….?

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006

2 pm – 6.30 pm

Room 1512 at the School of International and Public Affairs

420 West 118th St., 15th Floor, New York, NY 10023

This half-day conference will focus on the possibilities, as well as the problems or challenges, in the strategically located kingdom of Nepal today and look at the prospects for the future.

Nepalese and foreign experts and public figures from different professional fields will present their views and analyses of the political, economic and social situation in this landlocked South Asian country embedded between China and India, discuss the issues and hopefully conclude with recommendations for the way forward.

This colloquium will be hosted by Professor Jenik Radon, Harriman Institute, SIPA, Columbia University, with the support of Khagendra Gharti-Chhetry, Esq., Chhetry & Associates, P.C. Professor Catherine Nepomnyashchy, Director of Harriman Institute, Columbia University will open the conference.

The conference’s topics will include:

1) Domestic and International Balance: Turmoil (Maoists) and in between China and India

2) A Governmental Structure for a Secure Future, Democracy and/or Royal Rule

3) Nepal’s Economic Place in the Sun: from Tourism to Hydropower

4) A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow: How Do We Get There?

5) Closing Remarks

For further questions please contact Jenik Radon or his assistant, Jasmine Henz, via e-mail or phone.

Jenik Radon Jr2218@columbia.edu +1 212 496 2700
Jasmine Henz jasminehenz@radonoffices.com +1 212 496 2700

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