sanjaya neupane

I am the Editor In Chief of Karobar, the first national economic daily in Nepal. Prior to that, I was the Chief Reporter of Kantipur National Daily. I assumed that position after promoted from chief of the business and economics bureau of the daily. During 14 years of, journalism career, I have published more than 500 news, articles and interviews on politics, business, corruption and economic reform. Many of my stories have forced the government to initiate reforms and many people involved in corruptions have been exposed and penalized. I was Humphrey Fellow at the University of Maryland, Phillip Merrill College of Journalism In the year 2011/2012. This is a Fulbright program funded by the U.S. State Department, which awards mid-career professionals a year of study to help them develop leadership and professional skills. I am interested in research in the area of development and corruption issues.