Kushal Gurung
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Alex Kosik
I've worked with Kushal in 2014 as CRDF GIST mentor helping him jump start his clean tech venture. With just a little guidance Kushal has conducted significant amount of work. We developed a sound financial model that is real, predictable, scalable, and that could potentially generate good returns for his investors and his team. I'm impressed with Kushal's knowledge, work ethics, and achieved progress and look forward to continue working further in the future with him. Overall, Kushal can serve as a bright example of technology entrepreneur who can create socially responsible technology business in developing country, who is capable to change lives and deliver great service.
John Hsu
Kushal exudes positive energy and is great at creating and developing business opportunities. He has a knack with people from all walks of life and can easily establish long lasting relationships. He is knowledgeable about all areas of climate change, but is specifically an expert on foretry project management. I would recommend him to any organization serious about orginating quality carbon offset projects.
Alex Kosik
I've worked with Kushal in 2014 as CRDF GIST mentor helping him jump start his clean tech venture. With just a little guidance Kushal has conducted significant amount of work. We developed a sound financial model that is real, predictable, scalable, and that could potentially generate good returns for his investors and his team. I'm impressed with Kushal's knowledge, work ethics, and achieved progress and look forward to continue working further in the future with him. Overall, Kushal can serve as a bright example of technology entrepreneur who can create socially responsible technology business in developing country, who is capable to change lives and deliver great service.
John Hsu
Kushal exudes positive energy and is great at creating and developing business opportunities. He has a knack with people from all walks of life and can easily establish long lasting relationships. He is knowledgeable about all areas of climate change, but is specifically an expert on foretry project management. I would recommend him to any organization serious about orginating quality carbon offset projects.
Alex Kosik
I've worked with Kushal in 2014 as CRDF GIST mentor helping him jump start his clean tech venture. With just a little guidance Kushal has conducted significant amount of work. We developed a sound financial model that is real, predictable, scalable, and that could potentially generate good returns for his investors and his team. I'm impressed with Kushal's knowledge, work ethics, and achieved progress and look forward to continue working further in the future with him. Overall, Kushal can serve as a bright example of technology entrepreneur who can create socially responsible technology business in developing country, who is capable to change lives and deliver great service.
John Hsu
Kushal exudes positive energy and is great at creating and developing business opportunities. He has a knack with people from all walks of life and can easily establish long lasting relationships. He is knowledgeable about all areas of climate change, but is specifically an expert on foretry project management. I would recommend him to any organization serious about orginating quality carbon offset projects.
Alex Kosik
I've worked with Kushal in 2014 as CRDF GIST mentor helping him jump start his clean tech venture. With just a little guidance Kushal has conducted significant amount of work. We developed a sound financial model that is real, predictable, scalable, and that could potentially generate good returns for his investors and his team. I'm impressed with Kushal's knowledge, work ethics, and achieved progress and look forward to continue working further in the future with him. Overall, Kushal can serve as a bright example of technology entrepreneur who can create socially responsible technology business in developing country, who is capable to change lives and deliver great service.
John Hsu
Kushal exudes positive energy and is great at creating and developing business opportunities. He has a knack with people from all walks of life and can easily establish long lasting relationships. He is knowledgeable about all areas of climate change, but is specifically an expert on foretry project management. I would recommend him to any organization serious about orginating quality carbon offset projects.
Credentials
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Professional Mentoring Badge
Edinburgh University Business School Student Development TeamApr, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Windpower Nepal Pvt Ltd
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Nepal
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Services for Renewable Energy
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder and CEO
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Jun 2012 - Present
WindPower Nepal is a clean tech company that provides engineering and consulting services for low carbon solutions. (www.windpowernepal.com) Our consulting services include on-grid solar PV project design, on-grid wind farm design, community solar mini-grid detailed feasibility study, wind resource asssessment, waste to energy project feasibility studies, BioCNG plant design, Green Hydrogen and Green Climate Fund (GCF) full funding proposal. Our clients and partners include: The… Show more WindPower Nepal is a clean tech company that provides engineering and consulting services for low carbon solutions. (www.windpowernepal.com) Our consulting services include on-grid solar PV project design, on-grid wind farm design, community solar mini-grid detailed feasibility study, wind resource asssessment, waste to energy project feasibility studies, BioCNG plant design, Green Hydrogen and Green Climate Fund (GCF) full funding proposal. Our clients and partners include: The World Bank Group, UNDP, USAID, Vestas, NTNU, DTU, 3E, GGGI, Freedom Energy, WWF Nepal, Government of Nepal, Chaudhary Group, Butwal Power Company etc. Show less WindPower Nepal is a clean tech company that provides engineering and consulting services for low carbon solutions. (www.windpowernepal.com) Our consulting services include on-grid solar PV project design, on-grid wind farm design, community solar mini-grid detailed feasibility study, wind resource asssessment, waste to energy project feasibility studies, BioCNG plant design, Green Hydrogen and Green Climate Fund (GCF) full funding proposal. Our clients and partners include: The… Show more WindPower Nepal is a clean tech company that provides engineering and consulting services for low carbon solutions. (www.windpowernepal.com) Our consulting services include on-grid solar PV project design, on-grid wind farm design, community solar mini-grid detailed feasibility study, wind resource asssessment, waste to energy project feasibility studies, BioCNG plant design, Green Hydrogen and Green Climate Fund (GCF) full funding proposal. Our clients and partners include: The World Bank Group, UNDP, USAID, Vestas, NTNU, DTU, 3E, GGGI, Freedom Energy, WWF Nepal, Government of Nepal, Chaudhary Group, Butwal Power Company etc. Show less
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Alternative Energy Promotion Center
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Nepal
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Jun 2023 - Present
Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC), which is under the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (MoEWRI), is an apex body responsible for the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency programs in Nepal. Alternative Energy Promotion Center (AEPC), which is under the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation (MoEWRI), is an apex body responsible for the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency programs in Nepal.
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Founder
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Jul 2022 - Present
Mutha Agro is an Agri-tech company based in Nepal that specializes in hydroponics vertical farming technology to grow fresh and pesticide-free food year round. Mutha Agro is an Agri-tech company based in Nepal that specializes in hydroponics vertical farming technology to grow fresh and pesticide-free food year round.
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Gandaki Urja Pvt. Ltd.
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Nepal
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Renewable Energy Power Generation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder and Director
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Apr 2017 - Present
Gandaki Urja runs a waste to energy plant in Pokhara that can take up to 45 tonnes of organic waste daily to generate 4000m3 of biogas that will be purified and compressed in 200 units of CNG cylinders and 15 tonnes of organic fertilizer everyday. Gandaki Urja runs a waste to energy plant in Pokhara that can take up to 45 tonnes of organic waste daily to generate 4000m3 of biogas that will be purified and compressed in 200 units of CNG cylinders and 15 tonnes of organic fertilizer everyday.
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Expert Member
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Feb 2017 - Dec 2020
Environment Protection Council is chaired by the Prime Minister of Nepal, with Environment Minister as the vice-chair and other 20 ministers as its members, including the vice-chair of National Planning Commission and the Chief Secretary. The Environment Secretary serves as member secretary of the Council . It is a 3 year tenure. Environment Protection Council is chaired by the Prime Minister of Nepal, with Environment Minister as the vice-chair and other 20 ministers as its members, including the vice-chair of National Planning Commission and the Chief Secretary. The Environment Secretary serves as member secretary of the Council . It is a 3 year tenure.
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Consultant
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Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
Conducted a research to survey the wind and solar power potential from Mustang District, and identified existing policy and technical bottlenecks as well as provided recommendations to mitigate them. Conducted a research to survey the wind and solar power potential from Mustang District, and identified existing policy and technical bottlenecks as well as provided recommendations to mitigate them.
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Festival Director- Mountain Festival 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017
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Oct 2014 - Dec 2017
Planned and successfully organised the first, second, third and fourth Mountain Festival. It is held annually to observe the International Mountain Day. The United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December “International Mountain Day” and has been celebrating it since 2003. Main objectives of the Mountain Festival are to 1) enhance the livelihoods of mountain communities by promoting mountain products, 2) protect the vulnerable mountain environment, and 3) promote mountaineering… Show more Planned and successfully organised the first, second, third and fourth Mountain Festival. It is held annually to observe the International Mountain Day. The United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December “International Mountain Day” and has been celebrating it since 2003. Main objectives of the Mountain Festival are to 1) enhance the livelihoods of mountain communities by promoting mountain products, 2) protect the vulnerable mountain environment, and 3) promote mountaineering, mountain culture & sports. Show less Planned and successfully organised the first, second, third and fourth Mountain Festival. It is held annually to observe the International Mountain Day. The United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December “International Mountain Day” and has been celebrating it since 2003. Main objectives of the Mountain Festival are to 1) enhance the livelihoods of mountain communities by promoting mountain products, 2) protect the vulnerable mountain environment, and 3) promote mountaineering… Show more Planned and successfully organised the first, second, third and fourth Mountain Festival. It is held annually to observe the International Mountain Day. The United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December “International Mountain Day” and has been celebrating it since 2003. Main objectives of the Mountain Festival are to 1) enhance the livelihoods of mountain communities by promoting mountain products, 2) protect the vulnerable mountain environment, and 3) promote mountaineering, mountain culture & sports. Show less
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Tribhuwan University, Nepal
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Nepal
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E-Learning Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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External Jury
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Nov 2017 - Nov 2017
I was one of the External Jury Members to examine thesis papers of students from Master's in Energy for Sustainable Social Development (MSESSD) program. I was one of the External Jury Members to examine thesis papers of students from Master's in Energy for Sustainable Social Development (MSESSD) program.
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Guest Lecturer
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Jul 2014 - Jul 2014
I taught “Wind Energy Conversion” course to the BE Electrical Engineering 4th year students I taught “Wind Energy Conversion” course to the BE Electrical Engineering 4th year students
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Haymarket Publishing
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Researcher- Windpower Intelligence
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2013
As a researcher at the Haymarket Media's Brand 'Windpower Intelligence', regularly monitored key activities in the global wind industry, and wrote monthly analytical reports, built database of global wind farms, and liaised with other researchers spread across Europe, North America and Asia. As a researcher at the Haymarket Media's Brand 'Windpower Intelligence', regularly monitored key activities in the global wind industry, and wrote monthly analytical reports, built database of global wind farms, and liaised with other researchers spread across Europe, North America and Asia.
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The World Bank
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant - Wind Energy
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Feb 2013 - Apr 2013
"Pre-Assessment for the piloting of Fair-Wind Mobile Charger Prototype"- Found out five most appropriate sites in Nepal to launch the Fair-Wind Mobile Charger, using following criteria – mobile network coverage, wind speed, grid connectivity, population density, and gender & social inclusion. "Pre-Assessment for the piloting of Fair-Wind Mobile Charger Prototype"- Found out five most appropriate sites in Nepal to launch the Fair-Wind Mobile Charger, using following criteria – mobile network coverage, wind speed, grid connectivity, population density, and gender & social inclusion.
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Nepal Scotland Association
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United Kingdom
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant- Climate Challenge Fund Project
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Apr 2011 - Feb 2012
As a project consultant for Nepal Scotland Association's Climate Challenge Fund project, whose main goal was to reduce carbon emissions from the Nepalese community living in Edinburgh and Lothian area, helped in designing various project activities to help community members reduce their carbon footprint from three different routes- Food; Travel and Domestic Energy Consumption. As a project consultant for Nepal Scotland Association's Climate Challenge Fund project, whose main goal was to reduce carbon emissions from the Nepalese community living in Edinburgh and Lothian area, helped in designing various project activities to help community members reduce their carbon footprint from three different routes- Food; Travel and Domestic Energy Consumption.
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Consultant - Carbon Footprinting
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Apr 2011 - May 2011
Calculated the carbon footprint and recommended a carbon management policy for the Livelihood and Forestry Programme in Nepal, which is a 10-year £18.6M UK Foreign aid (DFID) funded project. Calculated the carbon footprint and recommended a carbon management policy for the Livelihood and Forestry Programme in Nepal, which is a 10-year £18.6M UK Foreign aid (DFID) funded project.
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Project Developer- Climate Challenge Fund project
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Feb 2011 - Feb 2011
Developed a community carbon reduction project proposal which was accepted for the Scottish Climate Challenge Fund 2011. Assessed baseline carbon footprint of the community, set carbon reduction targets, designed a road map and set up the timeline and budget for accomplishing the project. Developed a community carbon reduction project proposal which was accepted for the Scottish Climate Challenge Fund 2011. Assessed baseline carbon footprint of the community, set carbon reduction targets, designed a road map and set up the timeline and budget for accomplishing the project.
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ENDS Carbon
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Carbon Analyst
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Nov 2009 - Jun 2010
Analyzed carbon performance of FTSE companies to feed the data into an Index built in association with FTSE and Carbon Disclosure Project. Analyzed carbon performance of FTSE companies to feed the data into an Index built in association with FTSE and Carbon Disclosure Project.
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Envirotrade
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Ireland
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Forest Carbon Project Development
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Oct 2009 - Jan 2010
Conducted desk-based research and analysis to support on drafting REDD framework for Zambia and for a CCBS project PDD development in Mozambique. Conducted desk-based research and analysis to support on drafting REDD framework for Zambia and for a CCBS project PDD development in Mozambique.
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Plan Vivo Foundation
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United Kingdom
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern- Voluntary Carbon Market research
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Jun 2009 - Sep 2009
Conducted research on carbon markets as a dissertation requirement for MSc in Carbon Management course Conducted research on carbon markets as a dissertation requirement for MSc in Carbon Management course
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Visiting Lecturer
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Jan 2007 - Aug 2008
Delivered lectures to Bachelor’s degree students on conflict studies Delivered lectures to Bachelor’s degree students on conflict studies
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Nepal Institute of Development Studies
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Nepal
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Environmentalist
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Oct 2006 - Aug 2008
Designed and conducted environmental awareness programs and solid waste management trainings to community-based organizations in urban and rural area of Nepal; Conducted energy need assessment and feasibility study of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for rural communities in Nepal; Organized events in the World Environment Day; Facilitated a 2-day seminar on Climate Change as a resource person; Prepared a report on state of renewable energy technologies in Nepal. Designed and conducted environmental awareness programs and solid waste management trainings to community-based organizations in urban and rural area of Nepal; Conducted energy need assessment and feasibility study of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for rural communities in Nepal; Organized events in the World Environment Day; Facilitated a 2-day seminar on Climate Change as a resource person; Prepared a report on state of renewable energy technologies in Nepal.
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Consultant
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Mar 2006 - Sep 2006
• Provided training to NGOs, communities and Local Councils on solid waste management and environmental management • Designed and conducted a workshop in the World Environment Day 2006, funded by UNICEF • Provided training to NGOs, communities and Local Councils on solid waste management and environmental management • Designed and conducted a workshop in the World Environment Day 2006, funded by UNICEF
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ICIMOD
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Nepal
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Consultant
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Nov 2003 - Feb 2004
Task: Conduct research to assess scope of agro-pastoral based products as sustainable livelihoods source for the Asia-Pacific mountainous region. Output: Prepared reports on ‘Lokta paper’ and ‘Allo clothes’ showcasing their potential scope as a sustainable livelihoods source for the communities in Nepal. The report showed the technical production process, supply areas, current market demand, recommendations for value addition and market strengthening for those products. Task: Conduct research to assess scope of agro-pastoral based products as sustainable livelihoods source for the Asia-Pacific mountainous region. Output: Prepared reports on ‘Lokta paper’ and ‘Allo clothes’ showcasing their potential scope as a sustainable livelihoods source for the communities in Nepal. The report showed the technical production process, supply areas, current market demand, recommendations for value addition and market strengthening for those products.
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Education
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2008 - 2009
The University of Edinburgh
MSc, Carbon Management -
2002 - 2004
Tribhuvan university
MSc, Environmental Science
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