NASC Discussion Series 18

Theme: Patron-Client Politics and Governance System in Nepal

Speaker: Mr. Shiva Hari Adhikari

Date: 13 Feb 2015 (1 Falgun 2071) Frinday

Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Venue: Sampada Sadan, NASC

Mr. Adhikari is a Faculty of NASC since last four years. He has recently completed Master’s in Global Governance from Seoul National University, the South Korea. He conducted research on governance impact of patron-client politics taking Nepal as a case. His study concludes that the form of patron client relation- patrimonialism, clientelism, opaque procurement, rent seeking behaviour and pork barrelling- has a greater impact on governance and civil service of Nepal.