About Dr. Krishna Raj Panta
Development Economist & Policy Expert
Dedicated professional with expertise in fiscal federalism, public finance, and development economics
Professional Biography
Dr. Krishna Raj Panta is a distinguished development economist with over 20 years of experience in public policy, institutional development, and development economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Development Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, with specialization in fiscal federalism and public finance.
Currently serving as Senior Economist at the Ministry of Finance, Government of Nepal, Dr. Panta is responsible for fiscal policy development, budget analysis, and implementation of Nepal\'s federal fiscal system. His work encompasses designing and evaluating fiscal decentralization frameworks that enhance local government capacity and improve service delivery.
Throughout his career, Dr. Panta has contributed extensively to policy research, institutional development, and community-led development initiatives. He has collaborated with major international development organizations including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and various United Nations agencies on critical development challenges in Nepal and South Asia.
His research interests include fiscal federalism, local government finance, poverty reduction, human development, governance reform, and community development. He is a published author with numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading journals of development economics and policy analysis.
Dr. Krishna Raj Panta
Ph.D. Development Economics
Senior Economist, Ministry of Finance
Core Values
Committed to evidence-based development strategies that lift communities out of poverty and create sustainable economic opportunities.
Strong advocate for transparent, accountable, and participatory governance at all levels of government.
Dedicated to inclusive policies that ensure equitable access to resources, opportunities, and public services.
Driven by the mission to contribute to Nepal's development and serve the public interest through research and policy.
Education
Dissertation on Fiscal Federalism and Public Finance in South Asian Federal Systems. Specialized in development economics with focus on poverty reduction and public policy.
Research on Intergovernmental Finance and Decentralization. Advanced coursework in development economics and quantitative methods.
First division with specialization in development economics, public economics, and economic policy analysis.
Strong foundation in constitutional law, administrative law, and legal aspects of governance and public administration.