Good example that Nepal has a big comparative advantage for MONKEY BUSINESS. I do not know much about KU except that it is now a brand name in higher education market in Nepal. In terms of KU's ability to command the market, it can be seen as a successful venture (in my evaluation). Out of my curiocity, I have talked with few KU graduates about the possible factors behind the success. List of my usual questions and their responses. Is the high academic standard in KU (as compared with TU) due to: 1. Higher quality of faculty members ? No, not significant difference between KU and TU 2. Better administrative management control? Yes, specially the maintanence of academic calender 3. No student/teacher politics? Yes, a significant factor 4. quality of entering students? Yes, a significant factor And problems? Powerful VC and other excecutives ! Understadable! nothing comes as free ! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Anyway, the current debate should play a positive role to ensure accountability and transparancy in the KU management. But I do not find much substance in the blame game. For example, I read the name of Mr. Damodar Gautam as an evidence of nepotism. If he is the former chief secretary, then offering him full professorship makes much sense. Neutral -------------------------------------