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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.

Purak Conversations

Fundamental Rights and Their Implementation

Events

On December 14, 2024 in Kathmandu, the Nepal Legislative Academy (NLA) and Purak Asia held a discussion program to review the provisions of... Read More Fundamental Rights and Their Implementation

Identifying the Challenges in Policy-Making in Madhesh Province

Events

On December 11, 2024, a discussion program was held in Birgunj, Madhesh Province, bringing together elected representatives, legal experts,... Read More Identifying the Challenges in Policy-Making in Madhesh Province

Economic Opportunity Survey: Gandaki 2082

This survey examines the current landscape of economic opportunities in Gandaki Province, focusing on employment, business, and investment. It captures the lived experiences and perceptions of citizens regarding the broader environment for investment, entrepreneurship, and job creation across Nepal. The findings reveal that many respondents view the national investment climate as unfavorable for new ventures. Many reported challenges in finding employment that matches ….

Public Service and Good Governance Survey: Gandaki 2082

This survey captures the perspectives of citizens in Gandaki Province on the quality of public services, the state of governance, and the performance of government institutions. It also assesses the degree to which local democracy is participatory and inclusive. …

Citizen Dissatisfaction Survey – Gandaki 2082

The survey explores the issues that citizens in Gandaki Province are dissatisfied with, the underlying causes of this dissatisfaction, and the ways in which it is expressed. In doing so, it aims to offer insights into how democratic governance is perceived and evaluated by the …

Voices of Discontent:

The report Voices of Discontent: A Case Study of Gandaki Province, published by the Centre for Social Change, with the support of Purak Asia, explores the dimensions, manifestations, and consequences of citizen dissatisfaction in Gandaki Province of Nepal. …

Purak Asia work revolves around building a strong knowledge base, analyzing Nepal’s socioeconomic and political realities objectively, creating enabling networks and partnerships, and establishing convening spaces and platforms to empower citizens as drivers of change.

Recent Posts

ECO-BRICK: Solid Steps to a Cleaner Planet

Youth Action Fund

Kanchanrup Municipality, located in Madhesh Province, is facing an escalating environmental crisis due to the accumulation of... Read More ECO-BRICK: Solid Steps to a Cleaner Planet

Empowering Sustainable Agriculture: My Journey with Fungal Extract Decomposers in Barbardiya Municipality

Youth Action Fund

My journey in Barbardiya Municipality, Nepal, was a deeply transformative experience where we introduced fungal extract decomposers to... Read More Empowering Sustainable Agriculture: My Journey with Fungal Extract Decomposers in Barbardiya Municipality

Impressions

A Decade of Relentless Youth Political Activism

Impressions

It was a cold and crisp December morning in 2014 and a group of youngsters stood nervously huddled together near Baneshwor Chowk in... Read More A Decade of Relentless Youth Political Activism

Community Advocacy for Claiming Rights

Impressions

For many years, people with disabilities (PwDs) have endured the burden of stigma and discrimination within their families and society, a... Read More Community Advocacy for Claiming Rights

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