Humanitarian Agenda 2015 (HA2015) Humanitarian Agenda 2015: is a policy research project aimed at equipping the humanitarian Nepal Country Case Study enterprise to more effectively address emerging challenges around four major themes: universality, terrorism By Antonio Donini and Jeevan Raj Sharma and counter terrorism, coherence, August 2008 and security. As with all HA2015 materials, the Feinstein International Center welcomes feedback and criticism from all quarters. Please contact the lead researcher, Antonio Donini, at
[email protected]. The Feinstein International Center (FIC) develops and promotes operational and policy responses to protect and strengthen the lives and livelihoods of people living in crisis- affected and marginalized communities. FIC works globally in partnership with national and international organizations to bring about institutional changes that enhance effective policy reform and promote best practice. A Maoist rally in Palpa. Photograph by Jeevan Raj Sharma Other country studies available at fic.tufts.edu Table of Contents Acronyms ................................................................................................................. 3 Executive Summary.................................................................................................. 4 Map of Nepal......................................................................................................... 9 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................... 10