For those going to
There are two more speakers, right after me, who are giving talks on federalism related issues.
Mr. Bijaya Raut and Dr. Vijaya Sharma.
Vijaya Sharma’s talk touches the matter like one raised by Bob here.
Vijaya Sharma will be weighing out two options for federalism, (a) Many small provinces to satisfy aspiring ethnicities/groups, or (b) A few larger provinces for fiscal viability.
Presentations by Bijaya Raut and Sarbeshwar Shukla will be on Madhesi issues.
The schedule, one again:
ANA 2009
SPEAKER TOPIC Time Naveen Dutta Ratan Jha Open 9.00-9.06 AM Rudra Sharma Review of Constitutional Development in 9.06-9.21 AM Ashutosh Shrivastav Unity in Diversity 9.25-9.35 AM Dr. Deepak Khadka To Reform or To deform: Federal Model Choices for Nepal 9.35-9.50 AM Bijaya Raut Madesh and Question/Answer Dr. Vijaya Sharma Many Small or Few Large States: Conflict Containment or Fiscal Capacity? 10.00-10.15 AM Break Question/Answer 10.15-10.25 AM Sarvendra Shukla Madhesh – Issues and Aspiration 10.25-10.45 AM Shashank Koirala Role of Parties in Strengthening Democracy Upendra Mahto 11.05- Conclusion of AM Session 11.25- Sushil Koirala National Challenges 1.30- Interaction with Panelists Arun Sharma/ Ratan Jha/ Vijay Sharma