Global Shapers Kathmandu’s WEF Prize-Winning Political Workshop Concludes
Over 30 youth and civic thinkers join the award-winning “Shaping Political Futures” workshop to reimagine politics, policy, and federalism in Nepal.
Participants of the “Power, Process, Structure & Discourse” workshop by Global Shapers Kathmandu and Karkhana Samuha, held in Kathmandu on June 28–29, 2025.
Kathmandu: The Global Shapers Kathmandu Hub, in partnership with Karkhana Samuha, concluded its two-day political imagination workshop “Power, Process, Structure, and Discourse” on June 28–29, 2025. Part of its WEF Innovation Prize 2024-winning project “Shaping Political Futures,” this workshop brought together over 30 youth, policy experts, and civic actors from across Nepal.
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Global Shapers Kathmandu Political Workshop Reimagines Power and Process
The event aimed to rethink Nepal’s political systems with an emphasis on empathy, inclusion, and evidence-based leadership. Esteemed speakers included:
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Kailash Rai, writer and researcher, on political transitions
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Hari Sharma, political analyst, on the idea of the nation-state
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Binaya Mishra, policy expert, on Nepal’s federal restructuring
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Meena Sharma, on navigating political and social conflict
Day Two: Leadership, Simulation, and Mental Wellbeing
Day two opened with a wellness session led by Mero Mansik Yatra, another initiative by Global Shapers Kathmandu. Participants then explored education, entrepreneurship, and policy reform with:
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Sumiran Shrestha, education advocate
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Surath Giri, economist and policy analyst
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Neha Shrestha, entrepreneur
To encourage creative problem-solving, a social deduction game simulated trust, deception, and collaboration.
Key Themes: Youth Ownership and Political Responsibility
A major goal of the Global Shapers Kathmandu political workshop was to empower youth to take ownership of Nepal’s political future. In a session called “Letter to the Representative,” each participant wrote directly to their local or national leader, voicing personal visions for change.
Final Reflections from Global Shapers Kathmandu
“This isn’t just a workshop,” said Deanna Sherpa, Curator of Global Shapers Kathmandu Hub.
“It’s a political lab. These participants are ready to lead with courage and innovation.”
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