Dr. Ek Raj Ojha

Educational Qualification: PhD and MSc in Rural and Regional Development Planning Email Address: ekraj.ojha@sappros.org.np Professional Profile: Dr. Ojha earned PhD and MSc in Rural and Regional Development Planning from AIT, Bangkok, 1995 and 1990, respectively, and BSc (Agriculture) from UAS, Bangalore, 1984. He holds 40 years of prolific experience serving various renowned national and international […]
Mr. Shrikrishna Upadhyay

Educational Qualification: Master of Economics from North Carolina State University and a Master of Commerce from Tribhuvan University Email Address: shrikrishna.upadhyay@yahoo.com Professional Profile: “Shrikrishna Upadhyay, Initiator, Support Activities for Poor Producers of Nepal (SAPPROS). Shrikrishna Upadhyay was born in June 1945. He was educated in the U.S. and gained an MS in Economics. Serving as […]
Mr. Rajman Shrestha

Educational Qualification: MBA (Entrepreneurship) and Diploma in Civil Engineering Email Address: rajman.shrestha@sappros.org.np Professional Profile: Mr. Shrestha is a highly accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in the development sector. He has led impactful multi-year projects such as the USAID-funded BHAKARI and PAHAL programs, focusing on sustainable water management and agricultural resilience. His expertise […]
Dr. Arun Raj Kunwar

Educational Qualification: M.D. is the first Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist of Nepal Email Address: arunkunwar@yahoo.com Professional Profile: Dr. Arun Raj Kunwar, M.D. is the first Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist of Nepal. Prior to his engagement in the field, child and adolescent mental health (CAMH) services were non-existent in Nepal. In last decade he has managed […]
Mr. Shyam Bahadur Khadka

Educational Qualification: M.Com, MBA, BL Email Address: shyambkapil@gmail.com Professional Profile: Shyam Bahadur Khadka is the Service Chief for TCIB (Asia and Pacific) at FAO, based in Rome, with over 40 years of experience in international development. He has held senior roles at IFAD, where he managed loan portfolios and led country programs in India, Bangladesh, […]
Mr. Shyam Bahadur K.C.

Educational Qualification: MSc in Geology Email Address: shyam-kc@hotmail.com Professional Bio: Mr. Shyam Bahadur KC is a dedicated and passionate geologist with 37 years of experience in geological assessments and petroleum geology. He holds an MSc in Geology from India, a Postgraduate Diploma in Petroleum Exploration from Norway, and a Diploma in Petroleum Policy and Management […]
Ms. Pratistha Bhandari

Educational Qualification: B.Sc. in Business Computer Information Systems Email Address: pratistha.bhandari@gmail.com Professional Profile: Ms. Pratistha Bhandari is the Managing Director of Formation Carpets, a rug manufacturing and exporting company established in 1990, promoting women’s empowerment and ethical labor practices with no tolerance for child labor. She also serves as an advisor for Hoste Hainse, a […]
Mr. Bijay Karki

Educational Qualification: MBA (Marketing) Email Address: bijay.karki@sappros.org.np Professional Profile: Mr. Karki is a highly accomplished professional with over 25 years of experience in the development sector. He has led impactful multi-year projects, such as the WFP-funded PRRO/RCIW, EMOP, LERP, WIVC, RWEE, and MCHN programs. His expertise includes initiating CBM-funded Disability Inclusive Livelihood Development and Emergency […]
Mr. Bidur Khadka

Educational Qualification: MBS (Financial Mgmt) and MA (Sociology) Email Address: bidur.khadka@sappros.org.np, bidur.sappros@gmail.com Professional Profile: Associated with the admin/finance department of a national level organization, SAPPROS Nepal for more than three decades, with leading the department for nearly a decade under the direct supervision of Executive Director. Successfully handled the supervisory role in admin and finance […]
Ms. Sanju Bagale

Educational Qualification: MSC in Environment Management & Master in Rural Development Email Address: sanju.bagale@sappros.org.np Professional Profile: Ms. Bagale is highly motivated with over 15 + years of experience in humanitarian and development fields, specializing in people management and project leadership across diverse, cross-cultural teams. Skilled in strategic decision-making, capacity building, and adhering to global humanitarian […]