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Municipios aislados con carreteras desconectadas y puertas cerradas.
Technology

Strengthening local leadership and peer learning to improve education in Nepal.

Strengthening local leadership and peer learning in Nepal can improve education, as the lack of collaboration among municipalities, political rivalry and limited government support hinder the exchange of knowledge and educational innovations. The absence of a culture of sharing perpetuates isolation. Solutions are proposed such as strengthening networks, involving external partners and changing the culture of not sharing knowledge. This could drive collaboration and the exchange of successful experiences.

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December 5, 2025
Capturas de pantalla de chats de Discord y protestas utilizando smartphones en Nepal.
Globalization

Nepal Chooses Its First Female Prime Minister on Discord: What It Reveals About Social Media and Democracy

Nepal elected Sushila Karki as prime minister through Discord during protests in 2025, due to the lack of institutional channels and dependence on digital platforms in the political crisis. Social media fragments public conversation, favoring polarization and misinformation. The use of Discord allowed for Karki’s legitimate election. Economic digitization in Nepal responds to the lack of diversification and dependence on remittances. The blocking of social media triggered youth protests, turning Discord into the main space for deliberation and election.

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October 2, 2025
Los manifestantes jóvenes sostienen carteles, bloquean a la policía con equipo de riot.
Globalization

Nepal: Generation Z Leads Protests Against Government

In Nepal, Generation Z leads protests over the shutdown of social platforms, which turn violent and cause the downfall of the Kathmandu government. The demonstrations, led by supporters of the monarchy, demand its restoration due to political corruption and youth unemployment. The violent unrest, with fires and ministerial resignations, ends with the intervention of the army, but the political crisis persists.

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September 10, 2025