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. Every week, PODS by PEI brings to you thoughtful and in-depth discussions that will take you deep into the most pertinent issues in Nepal.

PODS by PEI is a science podcast hosted by PEI, with 135 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Set Into Motion: A Revived Youth Civil Society in Post-Gen Z Nepal

  Apr 16, 20261 hourS0

  <p>8 September 2025 marked a defining rupture in Nepal's recent political history—a youth-led flash mobilization that challenged not only the state but also the very grammar of political participation. After suddenly finding themselves at the center of a political rupture—one that opened up unprecedented space to represent a broader public mandate—Nepali youth were thrust into roles they had little formal preparation or capital for.In this episode, Khushi Hang and Anusha Khanal sit down to reflect on their ongoing research, A Political Economy of Nepal's Youth Mobilization, unpacking what came after the protest. From personal motivations to structural shifts...

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  After the Verdict: How Might the Rastriya Swatantra Party Govern?

  Mar 24, 20261 hourS0

  <p>The 2026 "March 5th Verdict" has reset the Nepali political landscape. With the traditional establishment pushed aside, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) now holds a near two-thirds majority. But the real question is no longer about the win—it's about the work.</p><p>In this episode, Nirjan Rai (Principal Advisor, PEI) and Saumitra Neupane (Executive Director, PEI) sit down with writer and political analyst Bishnu Sapkota to unpack how the RSP might actually govern. We dive into:</p><p>The "Rainbow" Challenge: Can a party of diverse ideologies maintain a cohesive institutional vision?</p><p>The Balen Shah Factor: Is...

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  Beyond the Ballot Box: Alok Bohara on Nepal’s Gen Z Movement & Why Institutions Matter

  Feb 16, 20261 hourS4

  <p>In this episode of PODS by PEI, Professor Alok Bohara joins PEI's Nirjan Rai and Saumitra Neupane to look past the March 5th polling numbers and examine the systemic decay of Nepal’s democratic guardrails.</p><p>We dive deep into why Nepal’s institutions have collapsed three times since 1990 and how the current Gen Z movement is acting as a decentralized catalyst for institutional reform. From the "Extraction-Control Nexus" to the missing "Middle Corridor" of governance, this conversation is a masterclass in the structural reality of Nepali politics.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro: Beyond the Ball...

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  Sagar Prasai on Small States in the New World Disorder

  Jan 19, 20261 hourS4

  <p>Is the "Liberal World Order" officially over? 🌏</p><p>In the season premiere of PODS by PEI, we dive deep into the seismic shifts of global geopolitics. As the "America First" doctrine evolves into what some call the "Donroe Doctrine," small states like Nepal find themselves navigating a "New World Disorder" where traditional safety nets are being dismantled.</p><p>Our guest, Sagar Prasai, joins co-hosts Saumitra and Nirjan to dissect why the old masks of international law and human rights are peeling away, leaving behind a world of "naked interests." </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we...

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  Prajol Joshi on Unpacking De-Dollarization: Trends, Issues, and Implications

  Nov 4, 202535 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Aslesh and Prajol discuss is the dominance of the U.S. dollar and the emerging trend of de-dollarization. Prajwal traces the dollar’s rise to the 1944 Bretton Woods Agreement and its enduring role in global trade, finance, and reserves. They discuss why countries are now seeking alternatives, mainly to reduce vulnerability to U.S. sanctions—and note signs of gradual change such as rising gold reserves, China’s push for yuan-based trade, and BRICS efforts to build parallel systems.</p><p>Prajol is an economist at South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment (SAWTEE), Nepal with o...

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