Engaging Displaced Nepali Workers in Post COVID-19 Situations: A Call for Action

Parajuli, Mahesh Nath; Gautam, Suresh; Dhakal, Rebat Kumar; Bajracharya, Jiwak Raj; Paudel, Tikaram; Acharya, Laxman; Paudel, Prakash Kumar

doi:10.3126/jer.v10i2.32717

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“…The scarcity of youths in the villages is affecting people's health status directly or indirectly. A large proportion of the youth leave the country for employment (Bossavie & Denisova, 2018;Parajuli et al, 2020), so locals have no possibility of visiting health facilities. As SI indicates, this is the social reality of how the social meanings are interpreted and found from the focus group discussion.…”

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Male Involvement in Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health Services: A Qualitative Study in Dhading District of Nepal

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This study attempts to explore the involvement of fathers of children under two years of age in Maternal and Child health care in the Dhading district of Nepal. Four focus groups discussions with 38 fathers were conducted. Six major themes emerged from the analysis as follows: Access to health facility; knowledge on ANC and PNC visits; helping the pregnant and lactating mother; family decision-making; male parent's preference of health facility and the male's suggestions on how to improve the health care system for MCH care. The results revealed that priority was given to faith healers for health services; male parents were less aware of the importance of ANC and PNC visits and that social stigma negatively impacts the help given to the pregnant and lactating mother. Most of the participants were helpful and supportive of their wives during pregnancy and lactating. The mistrust created by the unavailability of health workers in the health facility, long distances to the health facility with roads inaccessible to ambulances and a lack of human resources in the village were all reasons for home delivery. Involvement of the male in health care activities and providing them with health education opens a window of opportunity to help achieve Maternal and Child health-related goals.

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Section: Social Inquiry: Journal Of Social Science Research Volume 3 ...mentioning

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Male Involvement in Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health Services: A Qualitative Study in Dhading District of Nepal

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“…which range from declining enrollment and concerns about quality and relevance (Sharma Neupane, 2020), difficulty in placing graduates in jobs, inadequate coordination with the private sectors, poor linkage with the markets (Lamsal, 2021), 'top-top approach' to policymaking evading citizen participation (Dhakal, 2019), and lack of research-based action plan to address the unemployment gaps (Parajuli et al, 2020). Addressing such host of challenges will require a comprehensive approach, including the development of a TVET Sector Strategic Plan (TSSP), investment in infrastructure and technology, and collaboration between government, industry, and educational institutions.…”

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TVET Sector Strategic Plan, 2023-2032: A Drive to Success

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Bajracharya²

2023

J. Tech. & Voc. Educ. & Train.

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The TVET sector faces a number of challenges, including declining enrollment, mismatch between supply and demand, and quality and relevance concerns. These issues may be addressed through a strategic plan that focuses on improving the quality of TVET programs, strengthening the governance and management of the sector, and increasing enrollment and participation. The three-phase 10-year plan in the article paves the path to address these challenges and move the TVET sector in the right direction. The first phase could focus on laying the foundation for a more effective and efficient TVET sector, including investment in infrastructure and technology, development of governance and management systems, and improvement of program quality. The second phase could focus on expanding access to TVET programs and increasing enrollment, while the third phase could focus on consolidating the gains made in the first two phases and making further improvements to the TVET sector. The author of this article conducted a desk review and engaged with various stakeholders to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing the TVET sector in Nepal. By identifying the current challenges and exploring the way forward through a 10-year plan in three phases, the article contributes to the development of a comprehensive and effective solution for the TVET sector. Overall, the article highlights the importance of a strategic approach to addressing the challenges facing the TVET sector in Nepal. By taking a phased, comprehensive approach, the TVET sector can be developed into a strong and effective source of economic growth and prosperity for the country.

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“…The pandemic led to significant cuts in jobs and income of working men and women, pushing them to the edge of vulnerability (Parajuli et al, 2020). Moreover, it has added workload on the part of women as the workplace shifted to the homes from offices.…”

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