This issue features important updates on the 2025 NACA Conference and our new partnership with Nepal’s Policy Research Institute (PRI), alongside our continued collaboration with Daayitwa Governance Lab. We also summarize NACA’s latest policy recommendations for economic reform and invite members to engage in mentorship and research collaborations. Click the link below to open a PDF version.

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Brand new year, brand new Newsflash. This edition is packed with updates and exciting news about our upcoming events and members' accomplishments.  In this issue, you'll find details about our upcoming Zoominar #14 with Kiran Krishna Shrestha of Nepa-laya, a glimpse at our 2025 conference, including keynote speakers and travel information, and spotlights on some of our newest members and their recent publications. Plus, we have updates from Nepal Corner. Click the link below to open a PDF version. 

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Welcome to the final issue of NACA Newsflash for 2024! As we bring the year to a close, we’re thrilled to share a host of exciting news and updates with our members and supporters.

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In addition to the PDF version of our Newsflash, we are experimenting with something new. You can also listen to an AI generated podcast that takes a deep dive on this Newsflash issue. Please disregard any mispronunciations of NACA, names or any other Nepali words--after all, this is generated by an AI and we are just experimenting. Happy Reading!

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The latest edition of the NACA Newsflash Vol. 4 Issue 4 is here. Check it out for the latest updates on the 2025 NACA Conference in Boone North Carolina, along with many other exciting news and updates. 

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Check out the latest issue of NACA Newsflash Vol. 4 Issue 3, which announces the 2025 NACA Biennial Conference and provides the recent updates on our collaborative efforts with Tribhuvan University as well as Daayitwa Abhiyan Nepal. This issue also covers research highlights covering an important topic of poverty reduction in Nepal, news updates of our members, our member spotlight featuring valuable members, a list of new members who joined NACA in the last three months, and a list of publications by our members. Enjoy!

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We are delighted to present to you a new edition of the NACA Newsflash (Vol. 4, Issue 2). As you can see in the items covered in this issue, we have many exciting collaborative programs and events to share with our members and supporters. 

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We invite all NACA members to our upcoming Annual Meeting 2024 (virtual) on April 20 (10:00 AM to 01:00 PM Eastern Time). This is an important community wide event to reflect upon our accomplishments and discuss our collective future. We will have a featured speaker and panel discussion, along with our business meetings. Details forthcoming. 

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Welcome to the first issue of our Newsflash for the year 2024. We share with you some exciting updates and important announcements, including info about our upcoming Annual Meeting scheduled for April 20, 2024. A lot is happening at NACA. Our organization continues to thrive, and our members have contributed fascinating updates for your perusal. We extend our gratitude to all who have contributed content for this edition.

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In this final issue of the year 2023, we bring your attention to the ongoing "The Nepal Health Research Initiative" project, led by Dr. Sadeep Shrestha, who graciously shares his experiences and insights. Moreover, our "Members Spotlight" section features three valuable members representing NACA's interdisciplinary focus and diverse expertise.

These highlights are just a glimpse of the exciting content enclosed in this issue. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support throughout the year. As we usher in 2024, we wish you all a Happy New Year filled with prosperity, productive collaboration, and academic excellence.

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The fall semester is upon us, and here at NACA, we are gearing up for our upcoming fall activities. Stay tuned for the announcements regarding our activities. Additionally, we are in the process of reorganizing our committees, and we warmly welcome more volunteers to join us. If you are interested in contributing, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can choose to serve on any of the following committees: Membership Excellence, Institution and Partnership Development, Programs and Events, and Communications.

In this new edition, we are thrilled to present you with some fresh and exciting updates. This issue features a reflective piece by Neelam C Poudyal on his experience as a Fulbright Scholar in Nepal, shedding light on his ongoing research regarding the performance of the Bufferzone Program in Nepal. Alongside this, we continue to provide our regular features, including member spotlights, awards and updates, recent publications, and various announcements.

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