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Purak Asia
Purak is an initiative to bring together thoughtful people of Asia and beyond for meaningful exchange that yield results in the form of calls to action through initiatives, movements and publications that arouse opinion-makers and alert the public. Purak Asia is an organisation established by committed, confident citizens who have learnt from observing Nepal’s own experience and the challenges confronting various parts of Asia, that great regional transformation starts with having a place and platform for discourse and activism.
Understanding Misinformation in Nepal: Expert Views on Definitions, Determinants, Solutions and Way Forward
This occasional paper by Purak Asia explores how experts in Nepal define and interpret misinformation, why people believe and share it, and what interventions may work to counter its spread. Based on insights from a nationwide survey of journalists, policymakers, legal experts, educators, and digital rights advocates, the study highlights the growing influence of social media and political actors in shaping false narratives, the societal risks posed by misinformation, and the urgent need for evidence-based solutions. It provides critical insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to strengthen Nepal’s information ecosystem.
Citizen Survey on Misinformation in Nepal, 2025
This survey, conducted across all seven provinces of the country, presents the perspectives of the general public based on their experiences regarding the situation and spread of misinformation in Nepal. It covers the primary mediums used for dissemination, the threat actors involved, the most common subjects of misinformation, the public’s ability to identify it, the actions taken upon countering it, and the measures that should be adopted for its future mitigation. The study reveals that a sense of indifference among the public where individuals do nothing even after realizing a piece of information is false is a major reason for its spread. The study concludes that actions such as reporting to the platform and sharing sources for fact-checking are effective against misinformation. Additionally, it emphasizes that misinformation can be reduced by introducing this subject into school curricula, promoting digital literacy, and conducting awareness campaigns at the community level.
अनलाइन दुव्र्यवहारबारे नागरिक सर्वेक्षण, २०८२
देशको सातवटै प्रदेशमा गरिएको यो सर्वेक्षणले नेपालमा अनलाइन दुव्र्यवहार एवं हिंसाको अवस्था, त्यसका लागि बढी प्रयोग गरिने माध्यम, अनलाइन दुव्र्यवहारविरुद्ध उजुरी गर्ने प्रवृति एवं कानुनी उपचार खोज्ने अभ्यासदेखी उजुरीपछि हुने कारवाहीप्रतिको सन्तुष्टि/असन्तुष्टिका विषयमा सर्वसाधारणले आफ्नो अनुभवका आधारमा प्रकट गरेका दृष्टिकोण प्रस्तुत गरेको छ । सर्वसाधारणको ठुलो हिस्सालाई अनलाइन दुव्र्यवहार दण्डनीय अपराध भन्ने र यस्तो दुव्र्यवहार एवं हिंसा गर्नेविरुद्ध सरकारी निकायमा उजुरी गर्ने तरिका थाहा हुँदाहुँदै पनि प्रहरीमा उजुरी गर्ने संख्या भने अत्यन्तै न्युन भएकाले पनि समस्या बढ्दै गएको कुरालाई सर्वेक्षणले देखाएको छ । प्रहरी वा साइबर ब्युरोलाई उजुरी गर्नेदेखी प्लेटफर्म वा सम्बन्धित स्थानमा गर्ने उजुरीले अनलाइन दुव्र्यवहारका क्रियाकलाप घटाउन सक्ने अध्ययनको निचोड छ । यसका साथै अनलाइन दुव्र्यवहारमा परेको बेला साथीभाइदेखी घरपरिवारको सहयोग खोज्नुपर्ने कुरामा पनि अध्ययनले जोड दिएको छ ।
Citizens’ Perspectives on Public Opinion Formation, Political Parties, and Leadership (2082)
This survey offers a comparative analysis of public opinion across Madhesh Province, Lumbini Province, and the Kathmandu Valley. It examines evolving sources of information, patterns of opinion formation, and citizens’ perceptions of political leadership, governance, and constitutional reform.
The findings indicate a growing influence of social media relative to traditional news outlets, alongside a marked decline in public trust in political parties. There is an increasing demand for change in political leadership—both within established parties and beyond them. Although dissatisfaction with ongoing government instability remains widespread, there is notable public support for constitutional amendments.
The results reflect a strong call for renewed leadership and a continued commitment among citizens to exercise their voting rights, in hopes of achieving accountable and effective political governance.
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