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Logo of Martin Chautari. Logo of Martin Chautari written in enlish and Nepali.

 

Mangalbaarey (Tuesday)

Martin Chautari began in 1991 as a discussion group among academics and development professionals who held meetings every two weeks to share their experiences and insights in matters pertaining to the public interest. The discussions became more regular over time, and in 1995 began to be held weekly, under the name 'Mangalbaarey'.


Since then, the Mangalbaarey discussion series has hosted hundreds of speakers in the fields of academia, politics, activism, journalism, civil rights, development, and private sector initiatives, all speaking on subjects that they have in-depth knowledge about and experience in. Mangalbaarey's speakers do not just lecture the public; they face questions and at times intense scrutiny from the participants at the discussion, who include professionals in a variety of fields, as well as students and engaged citizens. The open, uncensored atmosphere at the discussion helps sharpen the focus of the topic at hand, and leaves speakers and participants alike with enhanced knowledge of matters of public interest.


Mangalbaarey is one of Martin Chautari's core activities, promoting Chautari's basic principle of inclusive, high-level public discourse. The discussion series is the longest of its kind operating in Kathmandu, contributing to the refinement of public discourse in Nepal. The date and title of the previous presentations since September 1995 and the names of the people who led the discussions (Pundits) are listed in archives below.


Schedule for this week


Contact For Comments/Suggestions
chautari@mos.com.np


Previous Discussions

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008


 
logo of Martin chautari, a picture of a chautari site (a place for rest and debate, a central located site placed in every village in Nepal. Depicts a tree where the trunk shapes an M, and the ground, where people sat in the shade, forms the letters 'Martin Chautari' Image of the name 'Martin Chautari' in Nepali, link directing to information regarding Nepali version of site