Best Santosh Pandey Podcasts (2025)

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Open Hardware Talks: How To NOT Reinvent the Wheel 38:47

1h ago38:47

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Open Hardware Talks is back. This series invites interdisciplinary experts and advocates to a roundtable discussion on the most relevant topics in open-source hardware. Discoverability: How To NOT Reinvent the Wheel. Open and collaborative development promises to accelerate innovation by allowing individuals and teams to share new ideas, build on t…

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Digital for Tourism || Laxman Adhikari || Ward Chairperson || Khunde 4:00

10d ago4:00

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Reducing CO2: Using open-source technologies to scale the power of nature 26:39

26d ago26:39

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Much like plants can turn carbon into energy, researchers have been striving to scale the potential of photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Promising as the technology may be, little progress has been made to scale its potential. If the net human-caused CO2 reduction target of 45 % from 2010 levels is to be reached by 2030, the science must be shared. Tha…

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Digital For Foundation || Santosh Sigdel || Advocate || Human Rights || UNDP 1:37:46

1M ago1:37:46

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Santosh Sigdel is a dedicated human rights activist with over 15 years of experience in promoting and protecting human rights in Nepal. He holds a master's degree in international human rights from the Central European University in Hungary and another in international commercial law from Tribhuvan University. Actively involved in digital rights an…

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Digital for Finance || Radhesh Pant || Pioneer || Banking and Finance || VRock and Company || 1:17:08

1M ago1:17:08

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Mr. Radhesh Pant is a distinguished Nepali professional with a robust background in both the private and public sectors. He has held pivotal roles such as the Chief Executive Officer of Kumari Bank and the Investment Board Nepal (IBN). In his tenure at Kumari Bank, he managed the institution through significant challenges, while at IBN, he was inst…

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Digital for Urban Infrastructure || Sunaina Ghimire pandey || Director || General Technology 1:08:30

2M ago1:08:30

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Sunaina Ghimire Pandey, with over 25 years of experience in Nepal's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector, has been a trailblazer in the industry. She serves as the Managing Director of General Technology, a software development company, and has held key positions within the Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) Federation, including …

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Tagging 6000 Bees: An Open-source System for Species Monitoring 32:52

2M ago32:52

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Did you know that honey bees dance? When honey bees return to the colony from foraging, they share info about their journey with their fellow honey bees by dancing. Besides getting the boogie on, however, little is known about how far honey bees go foraging and what ecological factors impact their journey, e.g. pesticide exposure. In this episode o…

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Digital for Education || Narottam Aryal || Educator || Entrepreneur 1:02:03

2M ago1:02:03

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Narottam Aryal is the President of King's College, Nepal, where he has been instrumental in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in higher education. Since graduating in 1999, he has dedicated his career to advancing Nepalese higher education, particularly in business and entrepreneurship. Narottam holds a Master of Public Administration from …

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Democratising Air Quality: An Open-source Solution to Filling Data Gaps in the Global South 24:22

3M ago24:22

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The advancement of low-cost sensors has sparked a boom in air quality monitoring devices. From backpack add-ons to citizen bicycles, air quality devices are enabling citizens to get involved in monitoring local air quality. When looking at global air quality maps, however, the data for South America and Africa remain scarce. As primarily consumer-b…

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Digital For Urban Infrastructure || Dr. Suresh Manandhar || AI scientist || Co-founder || Wiseyak || 56:31

3M ago56:31

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Prof. Dr. Suresh Manandhar is a distinguished AI scientist with a 35-year career, specializing in machine learning and natural language processing. He currently holds multiple positions: CEO, Chief Scientist, and Co-founder at Wiseyak Inc.; Honorary Chair in Artificial Intelligence at Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology; Head of Art…

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Digital For Education || Mr. Subash Dhakal || Director, Government of Nepal || National Id Nepal || 1:02:44

3M ago1:02:44

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Mr. Subhash Dhakal, a respected figure in Nepal's IT sector, is currently the Director of the Department of Information Technology within the Nepalese government. Mr. Subash Dhakal, who holds a renowned Master's degree in Computer Engineering from Pokhara University, is a well-known person in the sector. His extensive professional experience includ…

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Digital for Foundation || Pharid Ali || Founder and Developer || MSecurity || 1:02:03

3M ago1:02:03

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Mr. Pharid Ali is a founder and developer of Nepal's first antivirus software, "Msecurity, and an early computer programmer and freelancer. MSecurity, the nation's pioneering antivirus software, is a powerful application. Available on Android, iOS, and Windows, MSecurity offers features like Total Security, VPN, Safe Browsing, and many more. His ac…

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Digital For Finance || Mr. Sanjib Subba || Founder of Kathmandu FinteK || 1:11:12

3M ago1:11:12

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Mr. Sanjib Subba is the founder of Kathmandu FinteK, a company dedicated to training in leadership, banking, fintech, and other areas. He is a fintech enthusiast with a passion to help people and companies grow. His career spans across banking, L&D, and fintech areas where he is credited with growing both the people and the company. He is passionat…

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Digital Foundation || Mr. Chhehen Lama || Founder and CEO - Technology for All. 1:08:15

3M ago1:08:15

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Mr. Chehen Lama – Founder and CEO at Technology For All, which are driven by a passionate commitment to realizing the vision of empowering individuals through equitable access to technology and the internet. Supported By: A. Data Hub B. Internet Exchange Nepal (NPIX) C. Democracy Drinks D. Lajga Handicrafts E. Internet Governance Institute NPNOG F.…

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Building A Better Mousetrap: Scaling animal wellbeing with open-source hardware 23:18

4M ago23:18

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What if research labs didn't have to reinvent the wheel all the time? Rodents like mice and rats play a pivotal role in neuroscientific research. Through a process known as 'head fixation', scientists surgically implant cannulas and electrodes to measure neurophysiological activity. As mice share roughly 95% of our DNA, head fixation experiments gr…

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A Co-benefits Approach: Preserving more than one species with open-source hardware 27:46

5M ago27:46

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Did you know that our understanding of basic functions such as memory, learning and sleep is largely thanks to a giant sea slug? For more than 50 years, Aplysia Californica, a type of slug also known as the California Sea Hare, has been important for understanding how the nervous system works and for investigating the cellular and molecular basis o…

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Digital for Education || Ms. Sajana Maharjan || Chief of Party · Plan International || 1:15:28

5M ago1:15:28

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"From Traditional to Digital Education" - Ms. Sajana Maharjan, Chief of Party of Plan International for Equity and Inclusion in Education Program, is the former Data Governance Director of The Asia Foundation Nepal who also served as Acting Deputy Country Representative in Nepal and Laos. She served as Chief of Party for USAID’s Civil Society Proje…

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Digital for Finance || Niraj Simkhada || Cluster Head at Sanima Bank|| 1:09:35

6M ago1:09:35

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Mr. Niraj Simkhada began his banking career on July 5, 2005, at Nepal Bank Limited and is currently employed at Sanima Bank Ltd. Throughout his nearly two-decade professional journey, he has gained experience in various business verticals, including customer service, branch management, and retail lending. Currently, he serves as the Cluster Head of…

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Microwaves Against Malaria: Life-saving technologies and the question of patenting. 31:52

6M ago31:52

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Urgent needs require urgent solutions, but is open-source always the answer? The UN aims to eradicate malaria in all countries by 2030. However, in some parts of the world, incidents are increasing as the parasites transmitting the disease grow increasingly tolerant to treatment drugs. A novel treatment method using microwaves to kill the parasite …

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High-tech Prosthetics: Granting locomotion to all with open-source robotics. 28:30

7M ago28:30

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How inclusive are advanced prosthetics technologies? The global demand for prosthetics and orthotics is only expected to rise. Yet, access to affordable and innovative solutions varies greatly at local, national and international levels. And while 3D printing has greatly contributed to making prosthetics available in low-income and developing regio…

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Digital for Finance | Krishna Ram Dhunju | Director and Head of the CBDC Division at Nepal Rastra Bank 1:16:08

7M ago1:16:08

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Krishna Ram Dhunju - Director and Head of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Division at Nepal Rastra Bank. Krishna Ram Dhunju is a seasoned professional in the field of digital finance, currently serving as the Director and Head of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Division at Nepal Rastra Bank. With his extensive experience and exper…

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Digital Foundation || Miss. Barsha Karki || APJ Solutions Engineering Manager at Zscaler || 1:31:24

8M ago1:31:24

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Barsha has close to 15 years of experience in the IT Industry with skills and expertise across Telecommunications Networks, Data Center, Data Management Solutions and Cyber Security. In her current role, she leads a team of pre-sales engineers across Asia Pacific Japan for Zscaler. Barsha also is an advocate for STEM careers and plays active role i…

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Digital for Urban Infrastructure || Mr. Pradeep Panhaur || Country Director for South Asia Kacific. 1:01:14

8M ago1:01:14

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Currently, he is the Country Director for South Asia at Kacific Broadband Satellites Group, a leading provider of satellite broadband services in the Asia-Pacific region. Pradeep is on a mission to leverage his extensive ICT experience and commercial acumen to create substantial value for Kacific and its customers in emerging markets, including Nep…

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Voice of Sherpa-Digital for Tourism || Mr. Chhepal Dorjee Sherpa || Tourism Entrepreneur || 54:52

9M ago54:52

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Mr. Chhepal Dorjee Sherpa - Tourism Entrepreneur, A visionary executive, excelled as Operations Manager at Everest Treks (2008-2015), surpassing goals and enhancing efficiency. As Managing Director at Sherpaland Adventure (2015-2022), he drove profitability through high-performing teams and market expansion. Supported By: A. Data Hub B. Internet Ex…

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Voice of Sherpa- Digital For Education || Til Bdr. B.K || Computer Teacher at Khumjung School. 57:47

9M ago57:47

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Mr. Kanchha Noru Sherpa – Serves as Principal of Khumjung Edmund Hilary School, located at an altitude of 3790m in Nepal. This school was initially established in 1961 by Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to summit Mount Everest. Supported By: A. Data Hub Pvt. Ltd. B. Internet Exchange Nepal (NPIX) C. Democracy Drinks D. Lajga Handicrafts E. NPN…

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Voice of Sherpa- Digital For Education || K.N. Sherpa || Principal of Khumjung Edmund Hilary School. 1:11:11

10M ago1:11:11

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Mr. Kanchha Noru Sherpa – Serves as Principal of Khumjung Edmund Hilary School, located at an altitude of 3790m in Nepal. This school was initially established in 1961 by Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person to summit Mount Everest. Since the Chaitra 1st, 2080 B.S., Mr. Sherpa has been driven by a strong desire to deliver an excellent education to …

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Drones for Data Gathering: How open-source hardware is making environmental research more viable 23:18

10M ago23:18

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What does it take to make research catch up with climate change? The Arctic regions hold crucial information about the environmental impact of rising temperatures. Calving glaciers and treacherous territories make it a life-threatening mission to collect it though. As autonomous technologies improve, drones, boats and rovers are increasingly being …

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Voice of Sherpa - Digital for Agriculture || Chhiring Sherpa || Member of the “Khunde Women Group". Agriculture Group|| 56:42

10M ago56:42

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Mrs. Chhiring Sherpa, a local youth in Nepal’s Sherpa community is actively involved in agriculture and the hospitality business, demonstrating a multifaceted approach to economic development and sustainability of Khunde and Khumjung. Her involvement contributes to food security, livelihood enhancement, and tourism in Khunde village. Sherpa's membe…

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The Future of Food: (Re)growing vertical farming with open-source automation 33:16

10M ago33:16

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Why did high-tech farming go bust? Vertical Farming was one of the big new technologies of the early 2010s. By growing crops vertically with less water and no pesticides, big vertical farms promised to revolutionise food production. So why are the same vertical farms going bust across Europe and the US just ten years after they boomed? In this epis…

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Digital for Nepal || Manohar K. Bhattarai || Contributor -Drafting Digital Nepal Framework || 54:34

11M ago54:34

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Mr. Monohar Kumar Bhattarai is one of the most trusted and respected ICT4D professionals in Nepal. Mr. Bhattarai’s involvement in the Information and Communication Technology sector spans nearly three decades encompassing varying responsibilities in various functional and leadership roles. Supported By: Data Hub Internet Exchange Nepal (NPIX) Democ…

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Open Hardware Talks: Validating openness (with OSHWA and Open Source Ecology Germany) 35:46

11M ago35:46

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Welcome to a new HardwareX podcast series: Open Hardware Talks. In addition to our regular episodes exploring open-source hardware projects, we're launching a new deep-dive series. Open Hardware Talks explores key concepts of open-source hardware in casual conversations with experts and practitioners from across the ecosystem. For the first episode…

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Digital for Health || Roshan Shrestha || Expertise in Health and Education Sector || 1:01:52

1y ago1:01:52

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Mr. Roshan Shrestha is the expertise in Health and Education recently living in Nanjing University - China since 2004 A.D. and has been handling many students from more than thirty five countries. Mr. Roshan Shrestha - Honor President of Nanjing University and also had an contribution towards China and foreign countries as well. Nepal Internet Foun…

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From Gaza to Ukraine: Exploring the Glia open-source tourniquet and scaling decentralised manufacturing during conflict 32:22

1y ago32:22

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How can we make life-saving medical equipment more accessible in areas under blockade, with low infrastructure, or with limited resources? In a time where almost every region in the world is seeing a rise in conflict, tourniquets have become increasingly necessary for avoiding excessive civilian casualties. Yet, proprietary tourniquets remain large…

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Digital for Tourism || Suraj Paudyal || Tourism Entrepreneur || Helicopter Rescue System Consultant 1:01:51

1y ago1:01:51

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Suraj Paudyal, a distinguished Everest Summiter since May 2022 and a seasoned tourism entrepreneur and Helicopter Rescue Systems consultant, brings a wealth of expertise to the field. Currently associated with the Mountain Academy Nepal under the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Civil Aviation, he excels in leadership development, training, resume…

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Digital for Education || Chandra Dev Bhatta || Analyst: Politics and Geopolitics 57:06

1+ y ago57:06

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Chandra D. Bhatta is a Political Scientist trained at the LSE and the University of Birmingham in the UK. He has held a Research Fellowship at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work Washington University in St. Louis USA for two years. He frequently appears/contributes to the media (print and electronic) on the issues related to Nepalese pol…

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Digital Foundation || Vivek S. Rana || Digital Evangelist Architect 51:58

1+ y ago51:58

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Vivek Rana is an accomplished Enterprise Architect renowned for his adeptness in diverse digital technologies. His impactful contributions span numerous eGovernance endeavors on a global scale. He holds a pivotal role in the Digital Nepal Framework initiative from its inception, showcasing his proficiency as an ICT professional. His expertise exten…

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Digital for Tourism || Surendra Chand Thakuri || Executive Chairman || Kalash Hospitality 1:18:00

1+ y ago1:18:00

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With over two decades of immersive experience in the dynamic hospitality industry, Surendra has honed his expertise in operations, sales, and marketing, witnessing its constant evolution and the ever-growing expectations of discerning customers. This continuous transformation serves as his inspiration, propelling him to devise and implement strateg…

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Digital for Finance || Bhuvan Kumar Dahal || Chairman || Financial Literacy Nepal || 1:04:37

1+ y ago1:04:37

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Bhuvan Kumar Dahal has a Master in Business Administration (Finance) and a Bachelor in Humanities and Social Science (Economics and English). He has co-authored several books, including "A Handbook of Banking" and "Glossary of Banking Terms." Dahal has also served in various committees of the NRB and Finance Ministry, was the formal president of th…

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Digital for Urban Infrastructure || Prakash Sharma || Managing Director || LUCNepal 1:02:15

1+ y ago1:02:15

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Digital for Foundation ||Adesh Khadka || IT Director, Ministry of Finance 1:26:00

1+ y ago1:26:00

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Adesh Khadka, an IT Director at the Ministry of Finance for over a decade, is a visionary leader known for revolutionizing technology. His expertise and dedication have boosted operational efficiency, earning him wide recognition. Adesh's strategic vision and innovative solutions have propelled IT advancements, making him a driving force in governm…

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Digital for Education || Manjeela Belbase || Founding Treasurer-(CLAR) 39:22

1+ y ago39:22

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Manjeela Belbase is a dynamic legal professional with a distinguished background as a B.A.L.L.B. graduate from Nepal Law Campus. Her expertise lies in meticulous legal research, making her an invaluable asset to any team. As the Founding Treasurer of the Community for Legal Literacy, Advocacy, and Research (CLAR), Manjeela plays a pivotal role in p…

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Digital for Education || Pitambar Bhandari || Head-Department of Conflict Peace and Development Studies 48:55

1+ y ago48:55

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Dr. Pitamber Bhandari is an esteemed expert in Conflict, Peace, and Development Studies, heading the Department at Tribhuvan University in Nepal. With over a decade of experience, he adeptly navigates discussions on power dynamics and political intricacies through thorough research and insightful teaching. His teaching style integrates profound the…

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Digital for Agriculture || Pradyumna Raj Panday || Senior Agricultural Economist-(MoALD) 1:06:34

1+ y ago1:06:34

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Pradyumna Raj Pandey is a Senior Agricultural Economist at Nepal's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD). He previously served as a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for the Food and Nutrition Enhancement Project. With over 20 years of experience, he held key roles in Nepal's Ministry of Agricultural Development, includin…

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Digital for Agriculture || Bikash Dangol || CFO-GeoKrishi 1:08:18

1+ y ago1:08:18

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Bikash Dangol is the Director of Technology at Pathway Technologies and Services P Ltd, a company that develops and implements digital system solutions for different sectors. He has more than 20 years of experience in the field, and he is currently focused on providing innovative digital solutions for the agriculture sector in Nepal. He is a co-fou…

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Digital for Education || Subhash Dhakal || Under Secretary (IT) 1:00:55

1+ y ago1:00:55

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Subhash Dhakal, an accomplished luminary in Nepal's IT sphere, holds a distinguished Master's in Computer Engineering from Pokhara University. His pivotal roles as Director in Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology underscore his leadership in transformative digital initiatives, particularly in identity …

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Digital for Tourism || Laxman Adhikari || Ward Chairperson at Khumbu Municipality 1:07:48

1+ y ago1:07:48

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The Ward Chairperson of Khumbu Municipality is the eminent Laxman Adhikari. He is the Scientific and Technical Supervisor at the Pyramid International Laboratory in Lobuche, Nepal, where he plays a crucial role. He formerly worked with EvK2CNR and has a background in electrical engineering. Laxman has shown his dedication to significant projects by…

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Digital for Nepal || Ganesh Shah || Former Ministry 1:27:57

1+ y ago1:27:57

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Ganesh Shah, born on December 12, 1949, is a highly respected Nepalese politician who has made significant contributions to his country. He has served as the Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, demonstrating his dedication to addressing crucial issues related to the environment and technology in Nepal. Additionally, Shah holds a prom…

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Digital For Agriculture || Anil Regmi || Founder-Smart Krishi 52:08

2y ago52:08

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Mr. Anil Regmi is a passionate tech enthusiast, social entrepreneur, and digital marketer. He is well known for founding the two noteworthy programs Smart Krishi Nepal and Social Waves. Mr. Regmi has significantly impacted the agricultural industry in Nepal with his love of technology and dedication to social impact. Under his direction, Smart Kris…

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Digital Foundation || Roja Kiran Basukala || Deputy Director - Nepal Telecommunication Authority 54:07

2y ago54:07

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Roja Kiran Basukala is Vice President at CSRI Nepal. She is a younger and more active engineer searching out studies in cybersecurity and statistics safety in Nepal. She is running for the Nepal Telecommunications Authority as a Deputy Director, wherein part of her task description consists of cybersecurity in Nepal. She has posted study papers in …

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Digital Foundation || Kailash Badu || Product Management For Machine Learning 1:07:13

2y ago1:07:13

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Kailash Badu is a software engineer at EB Pearls Pty Ltd. He developed custom software solutions for clients Helped lead optimization of search engine ranking of businesses. He developed my own MVC framework in PHP for rapid web development. Kailash Badu is developing a product that helps startups improve the velocity and engagement of their tech t…

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