Description
This study aims to deepen a collective understanding of critical issues that plague girls education in Nepal. It is meticulously researched, well-presented and thought provoking. The study finds that gender parity in education has not improved the trajectory of progression toward gender equity and equality.
A bonus in the book is a thorough account of the life situation of Nepali girl children. Th is book is bound to lead to soul searching by policy makers, international and national organizations, educationists and WID experts, among others. It is a must-read for those invested in speeding economic development and in empowering Nepali girls.
Subarna L. Malla Singh is a Ph.D. in Economics from the Victoria University of Manchester, U.K. She also earned a post-graduate
Diploma in Advanced Economic Development (with Distinction) from the same University.
After graduation, she taught Economics for many years to undergraduates and postgraduate students at the University of Khartoum, Sudan. She has worked as an independent consultant to top notch international agencies, various Nepali Government Ministries and national and international research organizations. She is a Nepali citizen and is a resident in the USA.
