मिथ्या सूचनाबारे नागरिक सर्वेक्षण, २०८२
देशको सातवटै प्रदेशमा गरिएको यो सर्वेक्षणले नेपालमा मिथ्या सूचनाको अवस्था, फैलावट, फैलाउन बढी प्रयोग गरिने माध्यम, फैलाउने उपद्रवी पात्रहरू, धेरै मिथ्या सूचना फैलिने विषय, यसको पहिचान गर्न सक्ने क्षमता, मिथ्या सूचना फेला पारेपछि लिए/गरेका कदमहरू र आगामी दिनमा यसको न्यूनीकरणका लागि अवलम्बन गर्नुपर्ने उपायका विषयमा सर्वसाधारणले आफ्नो अनुभवका आधारमा प्रकट गरेका दृष्टिकोण प्रस्तुत गरेको छ । कुनै जानकारी गलत भन्ने थाहा पाएर पनि केही नगर्ने सर्वसाधारणमा देखिएको उदासीन प्रवृति मिथ्या सूचना फैलिने एक मुख्य कारण रहेको कुरालाई अध्ययनले देखाएको छ । मिथ्या सूचना भन्ने थाहा पाएपछि प्लेटफर्मलाई उजुरी गर्ने, तथ्य जाँचका लागि स्रोत सेयर गर्ने जस्ता कार्य मिथ्या सुचनाविरुद्ध प्रभावकारी हुने अध्ययनको निचोड छ । त्यसका साथै, विद्यालय तहमै यस विषयको पठनपाठन, डिजिटल साक्षरता प्रवर्धन र समुदाय स्तरमा नागरिक सचेतना अभिवृद्धि गर्ने किसिमका अभियानहरू संचालन गरी मिथ्या सुचनालाई कम गर्न सकिने कुरामा पनि अध्ययनले जोड दिएको छ ।
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 ।
The survey, conducted across all seven provinces, also presents public perspectives based on personal experiences regarding the state of online harassment and violence in Nepal. This includes the most frequently used mediums, the tendency to report online abuse, the practice of seeking legal remedies, and the level of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the actions taken after a report is filed. The survey shows that the problem is escalating because, although a large portion of the public knows that online harassment is a punishable offense and is aware of how to report it to government agencies, the actual number of people filing police reports remains extremely low. The study concludes that reporting to the police or the Cyber Bureau, as well as reporting to the platforms themselves, can reduce activities related to online harassment. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of seeking support from friends and family when experiencing online abuse.
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.
Connected but Fragmented: The State of Internet Governance in Nepal
This publication is an occasional paper of Purak Asia. It presents findings from study into the current state of Nepal’s internet governance ecosystem. It identifies key actors, their roles in policy making and impact, and interrelations between these actors. This report seeks to understand the various factors and dynamics that influence Nepal’s policy making around internet use, shape public dialogue, and identify avenues where stakeholders can make impactful contributions.
Understanding Misinformation in Nepal: Expert Views on Definitions, Determinants, Solutions and Way Forward
State, Citizens and Landlessness at the Margins of Western Nepal
Annotated Bibliography on Food Sovereignty in Nepal
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 their educational qualifications, underscoring a persistent gap between formal education and labor market demands. Additionally, there was an overwhelming agreement that limited domestic opportunities are driving today’s youth to seek employment abroad.
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.
The findings indicate that while satisfaction with services provided by local government offices is relatively high, significant concerns remain regarding governance. Many citizens perceive a persistent culture of irregularities and a lack of accountability among those in positions of power. The study also underscores the fragile state of essential checks and balance mechanisms that are critical for ensuring transparency, integrity, and trust in governance.
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 general public.
The survey findings reveal that the main causes of citizen dissatisfaction include a lack of overall economic opportunities, large-scale youth migration abroad, and entrenched institutional corruption. The respondents expressed major dissatisfaction with the political parties, the parliament and the federal and provincial government. Despite their dissatisfaction with the major players in the democratic system, they voiced clear intent to find a democratic solution: by changing their vote in the upcoming elections.
Right to Food and Food Sovereignty Act 2075 - Status of Implementation and Legal Provisions
Compilation of Selected Landmark Human Rights Decisions in Asia
Voices of Discontent:
Elections and Democracy in Nepal:
This publication is the first of the occasional paper series of Purak Asia. It offers a comparative view on the progress made or the lack thereof in the four subsequent elections in the last 14 years in Nepal. The writers use the five pillar interactive election framework on the two elections for the Constituent Assembly in 2008 and 2013 and the elections for the House of Representatives in 2017 and 2022 to see whether and how elections have helped in the maturing of democracy in Nepal.
