Research & Publications

Comprehensive research portfolio and professional development

Research projects, peer-reviewed publications, and professional training programs

Papers and Publications

A South Korean Experience in COVID-19 Management: Impact and Policy Responses
Prasad, Uma Shankar, & Panta, Krishna Raj
Economic Journal of Nepal
Journal2023

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

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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 Reports
Journal2022

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

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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)
Journal2022

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

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Natural Resource Mobilization in the Federal Context: Through the Lens of Youngest Federation
Panta, Krishna Raj
International Knowledge Forum 2020
Conference2020

Paper on federal resource mobilization strategies and governance in Nepal's federal system.

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Decentralization of Corruption and Local Public Service Delivery in Nepal
Panta, Krishna Raj
NRB Economic Review
Journal2016

Study on corruption in local governance and its effects on public service delivery in Nepal.

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Elite Capture and Corruption: Obstacle to Local Public Service Delivery
Panta, Krishna Raj
Journal of Fiscal Federalism
Policy2016

Policy analysis on how elite capture and corruption hinder effective local service delivery.

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Corruption During Transition: An Experience from the Case of Local Governance and Local Public Service Delivery in Nepal
Panta, Krishna Raj
Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo
Conference2016

Paper on corruption challenges during Nepal's democratic transition period.

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Nepal Saemaul Road Projects for Perfect Urbanization: An Experience from Piple Model Saemaul Village
Panta, Krishna Raj
Saemaul Training for Multinational Leaders
Conference2015

Paper on rural development and urbanization through Saemaul movement model in Nepal.

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Decentralization of Corruption and Its Effect on Local Public Service Delivery: An Experience from Nepal
Panta, Krishna Raj
Seminar on Black Economy - JNU
Conference2015

Seminar presentation on how decentralized corruption affects local service delivery outcomes.

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Socio-economic Exclusion in Nepal: A Regional Perspective
Panta, Krishna Raj
National Conference on Social Sector - Utkal University
Conference2013

Conference paper on regional dimensions of socio-economic exclusion in Nepal.

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Exclusionary Development Practice in Nepal: A Regional Perspective
Panta, Krishna Raj
CESP Young Scholars' Seminar - JNU
Conference2013

Seminar presentation on exclusionary patterns in development practices across Nepal's regions.

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Socio-economic Exclusion in Nepal: A Regional Perspective
Panta, Krishna Raj
The Economic Journal of Nepal
Journal2012

Regional analysis of socio-economic exclusion patterns in Nepal.

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Nepal on Landmines and Ottawa Treaty: Local Views on Mine Action and Ottawa Treaty
Panta, Krishna Raj
Ban Landmines Campaign Nepal
Policy2008

Survey research report on local perspectives regarding landmines and the Ottawa Treaty in Nepal.

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Research Focus Areas

Fiscal Federalism & Public Finance

  • • Fiscal decentralization in federal systems
  • • Intergovernmental fiscal transfers
  • • Local government revenue mobilization
  • • Fiscal sustainability and debt management

Development Economics

  • • Poverty reduction strategies
  • • Human capital and development
  • • Economic inequality and equity
  • • Development policy analysis

Governance & Institutions

  • • Institutional reform and development
  • • Anti-corruption and transparency
  • • Democratic governance
  • • Administrative capacity building

Community Development

  • • Participatory development planning
  • • Community-driven development
  • • Social capital and collective action
  • • Local economic development