Professional Experience

20+ years in development economics and policy

Comprehensive experience across government, consultancy, research, and community development sectors

Senior Economist

Ministry of Finance, Government of Nepal

Government

2018 - Present

Leading fiscal policy development and budget analysis. Overseeing federalism implementation and intergovernmental fiscal transfers.

Economic Advisor

National Planning Commission

Government

2015 - 2018

Provided economic analysis and policy recommendations for national development plans and strategic initiatives.

Lead Consultant - Fiscal Decentralization

World Bank Nepal Office

Consultancy

2017 - 2019

Designed and evaluated fiscal decentralization frameworks for improved local government capacity and revenue mobilization.

Policy Consultant

Asian Development Bank

Consultancy

2014 - 2016

Conducted research on poverty reduction strategies and designed inclusive development programs.

Policy Advisory Board Member

Institute for Policy Research and Development

Advisory

2016 - Present

Contributing expertise to policy research and providing strategic guidance on development and governance issues.

Research Fellow

Center for Development Studies

Research

2013 - Present

Conducting and overseeing research on development economics, public finance, and governance in Nepal and South Asia.

Director - Community Development Programs

Nepal Community Development Initiative

Community

2012 - 2015

Led implementation of grassroots development programs focusing on participatory planning and community economic empowerment.

20+

Years of Experience

Dedicated work in development economics and public policy

Major Positions

Government, consultancy, research, and community roles

50+

Publications

Peer-reviewed journals, policy papers, and conference presentations