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CIVIL SOCIETY A part of academic curriculum, this book highlights different aspects of contemporary society for the general reader By A CORRESPONDENT Understanding various aspects of contemporary Nepalese society is essential for the younger generation, particularly those still in school, who are expected to shoulder the nation’s responsibilities "Civics in Nepal", published for Grade 12 students, contains many things about Nepalese society that is useful for the general reader. In consultation with the Higher Secondary Board, the book was prepared by prominent Nepalese and foreign scholars, including Dev Raj Dahal, Dr. Alfred Diebold, Harka Gurung, Christine Stone, Karen Stone, Dipendra Tamang, Dr. Shreeram Prasad Upadhyaya, Dr. Trilokya Nath Uprety, Dr. Mana Prasad Wagley, Mark Willem and Shree Krishna Yadav. The book, prepared in accordance with the curriculum of the Grade 12 course on contemporary society, includes units on introduction to society, challenges to Nepalese society, civic education, rights and justice, environment and sustainable development, and women in society. One of the important features of the volume is that each unit begins with a brief introduction, a description of the purpose, an outline of the structure and key points of the lesson. The book informs readers of many topics ranging from social change, human rights, women’s empowerment to the environment. But its primary objective is to help readers develop the necessary knowledge and skills needed to be effective citizens in democracy. The chapters also tell students about the ultimate right to control how government uses the authority delegated to it by the people. The right to vote and the way to participate in the political decision-making process and constitutional limitations of the citizens are other important aspects of the volume. The book, which was published with support from the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, and the United States Agency for International Development, is the first of its kind available for the younger generation of Nepalis. Along with the importance of social structures and the role of citizens, the book also highlights the importance of the rule of law, transparency, accountability, regular free and fair elections and rights of the individual citizens. For a country that has experienced less than five decades of participatory politics, the book tries to explain the difficulties Nepal faces in the process of democratic transition. Civics in Nepal SOCIAL STABILITY Recognizing the impossibility of carrying out development activities in the absence of peace, developing countries are making special efforts to advance harmony and amity. In its effort to encourage peace in the country, SAP-Nepal has been working to raise awareness about the centrality of peace in national life. As part of its effort to promote amity and conciliation in different sectors of life, SAP-Nepal has organized more than a half a dozen seminars and talk programs throughout the country. This book is a compilation of the proceedings and papers of such exercises organized in the capital. The volume consists of articles, opinions and comments from participants of the seminars. The opinions expressed in the book provide a roadmap to achieving long-lasting peace in society. At a time when everyone is talking about the urgency of restoring social stability and harmony for the long-term interest of the nation, this book provides an additional dimension to the discourse by incorporating the opinions of political parties, prominent members of civil society and grassroots workers. Peace and Good Governance |
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