Devendra Raj Pandey
- Name
- Devendra Raj Pandey
- Field
- Social Work & Activism
- Known For
- Economist and civil society leader; anti-corruption and good governance advocate
- Biography
Biography
Devendra Raj Pandey is a prominent Nepali civil society leader and a distinguished development economist.
Key Facts
- Finance Minister: He served as the Finance Minister of Nepal in 1990.
- Civil Society Initiatives: He is a founder of the Citizens' Campaign for Electoral Reform.
- Authored Works: Pandey is the author of Nepal's Failed Development, a landmark critique of the country's development trajectory.
- Advocacy: He has led various civil society movements advocating for anti-corruption and good governance.
- Ramon Magsaysay Award: He was a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2008 for his commitment to public service.
- Key Proponent: He is a strong proponent of federalism and inclusive development in Nepal.
- Era / Period
- 1940–present