Martin Chautari (MC) began as an informal discussion group in Kathmandu in 1991, allowing development professionals and academics to meet every two weeks to share insights and experiences. Now nationally known for its discussions, Chautari also conducts research focused on governance and democracy, media, education and livelihoods with cross-cutting themes of gender and social inclusion. A rigorous mentoring program of young researchers is in-built into MC’s work. The discussions, research, mentoring, publications and the library form an intrinsic part of MC’s primary objective: strengthening the social contract between state and citizens and expanding and making inclusive the public sphere by promoting informed dialogues and analytically rigorous research.
Read More on Institutional Evolution

• Out Here in Kathmandu: Modernity on the Global Periphery by Mark Liechty
• April 2010, Policy Brief No. 3 : Constitutional Complexities and Transitional Planning (Eng)
  नीति पत्र अङ्क ३,वैशाख२०६७ संवैधानिक जटिलता र संक्रमणकालीन योजना (Nep)
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Recent Publications
Out Here in Kathmandu: Modernity on the Global Periphery; Media Adhyayan 5 (Media Studies 5); Rajya Punasamrachana ra Sambidhan Sabha: Sandarbha Grantha (Bibliography on State Restructuring and Constituent Assembly); Developing Alternative Media Traditions in Nepal and Education in Nepal: Problems, Reforms and Social Change

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Studies in Nepali History and Society (SINHAS)

SINHAS provides an interdisciplinary forum for original Nepal related research. Read More

Media Adhyayan (Media Studies)

Media Adhyayan is an annual Nepali language journal dedicated to media studies. Read More