# PODS by PEI

> Pods by PEI — a biweekly podcast from Nepal exploring politics, economy, society, and development. Listen now for in-depth conversations.

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PODS by PEI is a podcast initiative of Policy Entrepreneurs Inc., a policy research center based in Kathmandu, that examines the state of Nepali politics, economy, and development and seeks to inform and enrich Nepal’s policy discourse. Every month, PODS by PEI brings to you thoughtful and in-depth discussions that will take you deep into the most pertinent issues in Nepal.

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## Podcasts
- [PODS by PEI](https://podcast.pei.center/podcast/pods-by-pei): PODS by PEI is a podcast initiative of Policy Entrepreneurs Inc., a policy research center based in Kathmandu, that examines the state of Nepali politics, economy, and development and seeks to inform and enrich Nepal’s policy discourse.…

## Video channels
- [Policy Entrepreneurs Inc.](https://podcast.pei.center/channel/policy-entrepreneurs-inc): Policy Entrepreneurs Incorporated \(PEI\) is a policy research center based in Kathmandu. Our team brings in the essential local expertise and experience to deliver impactful results that support inclusive and sustainable growth in Nepal.…

## Recent episodes
- [Set Into Motion: A Revived Youth Civil Society in Post-Gen Z Nepal](https://podcast.pei.center/episode/set-into-motion-a-revived-youth-civil-society-in-post-gen-z-nepal): published 2026-04-16
- [After the Verdict: How Might the Rastriya Swatantra Party Govern?](https://podcast.pei.center/episode/after-the-verdict-how-might-the-rastriya-swatantra-party-govern): published 2026-03-24
- [Beyond the Ballot Box: Alok Bohara on Nepal’s Gen Z Movement and Why Institutions Matter](https://podcast.pei.center/episode/beyond-the-ballot-box-alok-bohara-on-nepals-gen-z-movement-amp-why-institutions-matter): published 2026-02-16
- [Sagar Prasai on Small States in the New World Disorder](https://podcast.pei.center/episode/sagar-prasai-on-small-states-in-the-new-world-disorder): published 2026-01-20
- [Prajol Joshi on Unpacking De-Dollarization: Trends, Issues, and Implications](https://podcast.pei.center/episode/prajol-joshi-on-unpacking-de-dollarization-trends-issues-and-implications): published 2025-11-04
- [Dr Buddha Basnyat on Poor Man’s Disease: The Persistent Challenge of Tuberculosis in Nepal](https://podcast.pei.center/episode/dr-buddha-basnyat-on-poor-mans-disease-the-persistent-challenge-of-tuberculosis-in-nepal): published 2025-09-08
- [Aayusha Prasain on Roots and Routes: The Story of Community Tourism in Nepal](https://podcast.pei.center/episode/aayusha-prasain-on-roots-and-routes-the-story-of-community-tourism-in-nepal): published 2025-08-05
- [Robert Fisher on Community Forestry in Nepal: What Worked, What Didn't](https://podcast.pei.center/episode/robert-fisher-on-community-forestry-in-nepal-what-worked-what-didnt): published 2025-07-23

## Recent posts
- [Sample Blog Post](https://podcast.pei.center/blog/sample-post): published 2023-06-18

## Recent videos
- [Set Into Motion: A Revived Youth Civil Society of Post-Gen Z Nepal | Khushi Hang and Anusha Khanal](https://podcast.pei.center/video/set-into-motion-a-revived-youth-civil-society-of-post-gen-z-nepal-khushi-hang-and-anusha-khanal): published 2026-04-13
- [After the Verdict: How Might the Rastriya Swatantra Party Govern | Bishnu Sapkota | PODS by PEI](https://podcast.pei.center/video/after-the-verdict-how-might-the-rastriya-swatantra-party-govern-bishnu-sapkota-pods-by-pei): published 2026-03-23
- [Beyond the Ballot Box: Alok Bohara on Nepal’s Gen Z Movement & Why Institutions Matter](https://podcast.pei.center/video/beyond-the-ballot-box-alok-bohara-on-nepals-gen-z-movement-why-institutions-matter): published 2026-02-15
- [Sagar Prasai on the Reversal of US Foreign Policy in 2026/28](https://podcast.pei.center/video/sagar-prasai-on-the-reversal-of-us-foreign-policy-in-202628): published 2026-01-17
- [Sagar Prasai on Small States in the New World Disorder](https://podcast.pei.center/video/sagar-prasai-on-small-states-in-the-new-world-disorder-2x13): published 2026-01-16
- [Sagar Prasai on Small States in the New World Disorder](https://podcast.pei.center/video/sagar-prasai-on-small-states-in-the-new-world-disorder): published 2026-01-16
- [Prajol Joshi on Unpacking De-Dollarization: Trends, Issues, and Implications](https://podcast.pei.center/video/prajol-joshi-on-unpacking-de-dollarization-trends-issues-and-implications): published 2025-11-04
- [Dr Buddha Basnyat on Poor Man’s Disease: The Persistent Challenge of Tuberculosis in Nepal](https://podcast.pei.center/video/dr-buddha-basnyat-on-poor-mans-disease-the-persistent-challenge-of-tuberculosis-in-nepal): published 2025-09-08
- [Aayusha Prasain on Roots and Routes: The Story of Community Tourism in Nepal](https://podcast.pei.center/video/aayusha-prasain-on-roots-and-routes-the-story-of-community-tourism-in-nepal): published 2025-08-05
- [Robert Fisher on Community Forestry in Nepal: What Worked, What Didn't](https://podcast.pei.center/video/community-forestry-in-nepal-what-worked-what-didnt): published 2025-07-23
- [Samjhana Bista on At Risk on the Frontlines: The Untold Story of Nepal’s Environmental Human Righ...](https://podcast.pei.center/video/samjhana-bista-on-at-risk-on-the-frontlines-the-untold-story-of-nepals-environmental-human-righ): published 2025-07-02
- [Project Sambaad Bhaag Dui: New World Disorder: Trading Realities in an Uncertain and Mercurial Pe...](https://podcast.pei.center/video/project-sambaad-bhaag-dui-new-world-disorder-trading-realities-in-an-uncertain-and-mercurial-pe): published 2025-06-13
- [Raj Gyawali on Nepal's Tourism Sector: Lifetime Experiences, People, and Nature](https://podcast.pei.center/video/raj-gyawali-on-nepals-tourism-sector-lifetime-experiences-people-and-nature): published 2025-05-28
- [Project Sambaad Bhaag Dui: Baadi, Balen, ra Basti: On the Future of Kathmandu’s Urban Landscape](https://podcast.pei.center/video/project-sambaad-bhaag-dui-baadi-balen-ra-basti-on-the-future-of-kathmandus-urban-landscape): published 2025-05-13
- [Chandra Dev Bhatta on Between State and Society: Rethinking Civil Engagement in Nepal](https://podcast.pei.center/video/chandra-dev-bhatta-on-between-state-and-society-rethinking-civil-engagement-in-nepal): published 2025-04-30
- [Where were the experts? | Urban Development Expert Unpacks the 20m Buffer Ruling for KTM's Rivers](https://podcast.pei.center/video/where-were-the-experts-urban-development-expert-unpacks-the-20m-buffer-ruling-for-ktms-rivers): published 2025-04-23
- [Anusha Khanal on Using Media to Boost Research Impact and her #hernekatha experience](https://podcast.pei.center/video/anusha-khanal-on-using-media-to-boost-research-impact-and-her-hernekatha-experience): published 2025-04-17
- [Project Sambaad Bhaag Dui: How to Talk to People: On the Disconnect between Research and Reaching...](https://podcast.pei.center/video/project-sambaad-bhaag-dui-how-to-talk-to-people-on-the-disconnect-between-research-and-reaching): published 2025-04-15
- [Clicks Over Content? Pranay Rana on what Nepali audiences are consuming & what it means for media](https://podcast.pei.center/video/clicks-over-content-pranay-rana-on-what-nepali-audiences-are-consuming-what-it-means-for-media): published 2025-04-15
- [Project Sambaad Bhaag Dui: On the Evolution of Nepali Civil Society: Co-Opted or Still Catalyzing...](https://podcast.pei.center/video/project-sambaad-bhaag-dui-on-the-evolution-of-nepali-civil-society-co-opted-or-still-catalyzing): published 2025-03-28