Policy Analysis Presented at Public Health Conference at Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel

On 25 May 2025, organized by the Consortium of Academic Institutions of Public Health Education in Nepal (CAIPHEN), Ms. Amshu Dhakal from the Nepal Federal Health System Project presented at the Public Health Conference held in Dhulikhel, Kathmandu University. Her presentation, “Inter-Level Participatory Policy Analysis in Nepal’s Federal Health System: Insights from Lumbini and Bagmati Provinces,” highlighted how participatory policy analysis (PPA) can support effective health governance across federal levels.

The presentation emphasized that Inter-Level PPA is not only a valuable diagnostic tool but also a vital component for routine health planning under federalism. It can improve role clarity, strengthen accountability, and enhance responsiveness of health services. The project team recommended institutionalizing PPA within provincial and local health planning cycles to support Nepal’s evolving federal health system.