Democracy Dialogue & Public Reasoning
Structured conversations among scholars, political actors, civil society, youth leaders and public institutions.
Association of Political Science Studies · Nepal
Advancing Political Science, Democratic Dialogue and Public Policy Learning
To advance the dialogue of politics and political science by comparing empirical phenomenon with scholarly insights into how societies work, by committing to support next generation politics and by shaping a mutually-understood society.
Political Science Research & Publications
Journal, reports, policy briefs, newsletters and conference materials for Nepal’s democratic learning.
Membership, Chapters & Youth Networks
A growing national association platform for students, researchers, educators and civic professionals.
2001Inception
2006Registered Association
26District Chapters
43Youth Groups
About APSS
Academic, independent and public-facing political science institution
APSS facilitates dialogue, advocacy and scholarly research among political parties, Government of Nepal, state institutions, academia and civil society. The website is designed as an academic association platform, not a news-blog portal.
About APSSCore Programs
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Annual National Political Science Conference
A flagship annual forum for scholars, political actors, students and public-policy stakeholders to review democratic practice and political science learning.
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APSS Journal of Current Affairs
A publication platform for political science, governance, federalism, foreign policy, democracy and public affairs analysis.
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Democracy Dialogue
Structured dialogues that bring together political parties, government, academia, youth groups, civil society and international partners.
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Political Roundtable
Focused high-level discussions on constitutionalism, political stability, governance, public accountability and national development.
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Newsletter Publication
Regular communication of APSS updates, events, publications and democratic learning resources to members and partners.
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Youth Leadership and Federalism Learning
Capacity-building activities for young leaders, students and local chapters on democracy, federalism and non-violent political expression.
Events, Activities and Dialogues
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Foreign Policy Dialogue
Nepal-India Relations in Changing Context
A one-day seminar organized by APSS and CNAS, Tribhuvan University on Nepal–India relations, connectivity, border governance and democracy challenges.
26 Jul 2017 · Kathmandu, Nepal
Peace and Constitution
National Talk Program on Peace Process and Constitution Building
A national talk program with political parties, civil society, analysts, media, youth and student leaders on Nepal’s peace process and constitution-building agenda.
20 Jun 2010 · Kathmandu, Nepal
Policy Workshop
Education Workshop with Ministry of Education/Nepal
A workshop to consolidate stakeholder thinking around compulsory education and effective education service delivery in Nepal.
15 Jan 2010 · Kathmandu, Nepal
Democracy Timeline
Supporting Nepal’s democracy since 2004
APSS’s historical work can be presented as a public institutional memory: peace process, constitution building, federalism, local governance, civic learning and freedom discussion.
Open Timeline2004Peace opportunity and alternative development avenues sought
2006Constructive political expressions enhanced
2010Constitution-making process facilitated
2014Federalism ideas suited to Nepal conferred
2017New constitution realization and geopolitics discussed
2019Political institutions, legitimacy and freedom discussed
Research and Publications
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APSS · 2026Democracy Dialogue Newsletter
A sample newsletter item for APSS updates, activities, policy discussions and member information.
APSS · 2026