Publikation

This summary of several conflict studies on Nepal is the result of a meeting of different German development organisations (Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst, Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung, Gesellschaft für technische Zusammenarbeit, Gruppe Friedensentwicklung, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Misereor) in August this year where the need for an in depth overview of existing analysis was formulated (see report on the meeting and terms of reference).

Four larger studies (international: two DFID studies, GTZ; and national: NEFAS) were used as “master” studies, i.e. their structure and main focus provide the basis of this synopsis, which is enriched by new or contradicting aspects from further studies. The facts summarised below are (more or less) common terms within all the studies. Significant differences are indicated, but the summary does not aim to focus on omissions or disagreements between different experts on a scientific level. This “synopsis” will give a detailed overview of the state of the art regarding conflict analysis of Nepal. The conclusion therefore concentrates equally on what is said and what is not said. It is intended as a basis for decision by the organisations mentioned above about meaningful future cooperation.