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USAID-backed program 'targeted' Nepal's politics via 'catalytic' leaders

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March 03, 2026

A leaked 2019-2020 work plan for a US-funded democracy program in Nepal has revealed a strategic blueprint to promote a specific set of "catalytic" civic leaders and young reformists to reshape the country's political landscape.

- ABHINANDAN MISHRA

USAID-backed program 'targeted' Nepal's politics via 'catalytic' leaders

A leaked 2019-2020 work plan for a US-funded democracy program in Nepal

The $4.3 million “Niti Sambad” Policy Dialogue project, implemented by the Consortium for Elections and Political Processes Strengthening and funded by USAID, outlines extensive interventions in Nepal's federal transition.

While a recent report by The Sunday Guardian examined the scope, funding structure and operational framework of the US backed “Niti Sambad” programme, it did not publicly identify specific individuals linked to the initiative. However, the internal work plan reviewed separately names particular figures targeted for engagement under the programme's “catalytic leadership” strategy.

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