Youth in Diplomacy, Foreign Policy & International Relations
Free

Youth in Diplomacy, Foreign Policy & International Relations

Singh Durbar, Kathmandu

Institute for Rural Development

free

Join a roundtable discussion with Nepal's Chief Political Advisor to the Prime Minister. A unique opportunity for youths passionate about diplomacy, foreign policy, and international relations.

๐Ÿงญ Expression of Interest: Youth in Diplomacy, Foreign Policy & International Relations

Dialogue with Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister โ€“ Apply Now to Join the Roundtable!

Youth-Policy Roundtable: Episode 5, coordinated by the Institute for Rural Development, invites passionate youths involved in diplomacy, foreign policy, or international relations (IR) to a meaningful in-person dialogue with Nepalโ€™s Chief Political Advisor to the Prime Minister.


๐Ÿ“… Event Details

๐Ÿ“… Event Date & Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Venue: Singh Durbar, Kathmandu
โณ Deadline to Submit: August 8, Friday, 8 PM
๐Ÿ“ข Selection Notice: Friday, August 8, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Note: The event timing is subject to change. Selected participants will be notified via email.


๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™‚๏ธ Participation Criteria

Who Should Apply:
๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽ“ Age: Youths aged 16โ€“40 (as per Nepalโ€™s National Youth Policy)
๐Ÿ›‚ Engagement: Actively engaged in diplomacy, foreign policy, or international relations in Nepal
๐Ÿ“š Profession: Includes students, early-career diplomats, researchers, think tank members, journalists, and NGO/government professionals

โš ๏ธ Important:
Please do not apply if you are not currently and actively involved in diplomacy, foreign policy, or IR. Priority is given to applicants with demonstrable professional, academic, or entrepreneurial engagement in these fields.


๐ŸŽฏ What to expect ?

๐ŸŒ Amplify Youth Voices: in diplomacy, foreign policy, and international relations
๐Ÿ” Identify Challenges & Opportunities: for youth in Nepalโ€™s foreign affairs
๐Ÿค Foster Dialogue: between youth and government leaders
๐Ÿ”— Build Collaborative Networks: among young IR practitioners and policymakers


๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ผ About the Chief Guest

Bishnu Rimal
Chief Political Advisor to the Prime Minister of Nepal.

๐Ÿงพ Background: Founding Secretary General of GEFONT
๐Ÿงญ Experience: Long-time advisor to PM KP Sharma Oli

๐Ÿ”— Website: bishnurimal.com.np
๐Ÿ”— LinkedIn: Bishnu Rimal


๐Ÿ“ฌ Contact Us

๐ŸŒ Website: Institute for Rural Development
๐Ÿ“ง Email: info@ird.org.np


Organizers
Institute for Rural Development