Nama Raj Budhathoki

Nepal, IL Nepal

Founder and Executive Director at Kathmandu Living Labs

I earned my doctorate from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Following the doctoral degree, I worked at McGill University as a postdoctoral research fellow and then at Niti Foundation as the Director of programs. Currently, I direct Kathmandu Living Labs and am also a consultant at the World Bank. I have a blend of experience from government, non-profit, and academic sectors. I have published over a dozen journal papers and book chapters. Currently, I am editing a book titled “Youth Community Inquiry: Using New Media for Community and Personal Growth” with Bertram Bruce and Ann Bishop. My interest and expertise lie at the intersection of digital media, civic engagement, and co...