Background

Dr. Krishna Raj Panta, Ph.D

Key Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive experience across development economics, public policy, and institutional governance.

Fiscal Federalism

Expert in designing and implementing fiscal systems that balance central and local governance with efficient resource distribution.

Local Government Finance

Specialized knowledge in municipal finance, local revenue generation, and community-level budget management.

Participatory Planning

Facilitating community engagement in development planning and budget allocation processes.

Poverty & Human Development

Research and policy expertise in poverty reduction strategies and human development indicators.

Professional Experience

20+ years of experience in development economics, policy research, and institutional development.

Government Roles

Senior economist at Ministry of Finance driving fiscal policy and federalism implementation.

Research Leadership

Research fellow conducting development economics research and publishing peer-reviewed work.

Community Work

Leading community development initiatives with focus on participatory planning and empowerment.

Featured Publications

Latest research and policy papers on development economics and public governance.

A South Korean Experience in COVID-19 Management: Impact and Policy Responses
Prasad, Uma Shankar, & Panta, Krishna Raj
Economic Journal of Nepal2023

Analysis of South Korean COVID-19 response strategies and their impact on public health and economic policy.

Climate Change Impact on the Food System: A Comparative Case Study of Two Indigenous Communities of Bagamati Province, Nepal
Chhetri, Raju.; DeMello, L.; Panta, Krishna Raj
Green Reports2022

Comparative analysis of climate change impacts on food systems in indigenous communities of Bagamati Province.

Public Expenditure of the Province: Patterns and Problems (with Special Reference to Bagamati Province of Nepal)
Panta, Krishna Raj
Pradesh Vikash (A journal of Provincial Development)2022

Analysis of provincial public expenditure patterns and challenges in Bagamati Province.

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