Campion Foundation: School of Management & International Relations

In the context of a developing country like Nepal, studying management and governance is not just an academic exercise but a means to understanding if and how the application of these will impact the effectiveness of a struggling economy.Responding to this need, a proposed Institute should be set up to understand the complexities and to identify the constraints facing the economics and governance of Nepal and South Asia.As governance in Nepal and South Asia enters the 21st century, it is essential to equip the region's leaders with innovative tools to better understand and manage governance processes. To answer this need, the Institute will integrate the fields of management, international relations/development and governance to create a viable and practical program that balances theory and practice. It is hoped that such a program will have an impact on public policy, governance and economics and assist in the creation of a vibrant future for Nepal and South Asia.However, our scope is not restricted geographically, and the overall mission of the institution will be to forge academic, private and public sector links that would create a revolving pool of academicians, experts and managers whose job it would be to educate, apply and channel academic and non-academic resources towards creating a new kind of manager and global citizen.With the backdrop of the Himalayas, Nepal and Kathmandu would provide an ideal setting to undertake such a venture.

Dr. Viraj P. Thacker

International Facilitator

Ph.D. The University of Adelaide, Australia

International Relations/Public Policy

M.S. Iowa State University, USA
Development Studies, International Politics, Urban Planning

B.A. Luther College, USA

Politics & Government