Kul Chandra Gautam ’72, Doctor of Humane Letters-Update
A highlight of our 50th Reunion was classmate Kul Gautam’s receiving his honorary degree. Here is the citation which President Phil Hanlon read and signed: KUL GAUTAM, as a distinguished diplomat, development professional, and human rights activist, you have proven yourself to be the world’s ult
Valerie Julliand Remarks on Kul’s Book launch
Dear Kul Chandra Gautam Honorable Minister for Foreign Affairs, Pradeep Gyawali Gokarna Bista, Minister of labour Nilambar Acharya, Political analyst, Dear Ani Choying Dolma, Dear Sujeev, Esteemed guests, Thank you for inviting me to say a few words on Kul’s book “Global Citizen from Gulmi”. I
Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali at the Launch Ceremony of ‘Global Citizen from Gulmi’
Remarks by Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Mr. Pradeep Kumar Gyawali at the Launch Ceremony of ‘Global Citizen from Gulmi’, a Book Written by Mr. Kulchandra Gautam, 7 August 2018, Kathmandu It was a delight for me to skim through the pages of ‘Global Citizen from Gulmi: My Journey from the H
Kul Gautam – Remarks at the book launch of: Global Citizen from Gulmi
Kul Gautam – Remarks at the book launch of: Global Citizen from Gulmi Kathmandu, 7 August 2018 ————————————- I feel genuinely humbled and touched by the kind words and warm sentiments expressed by all our esteemed previous
US Peace Corps Nepal Anniversary Remarks
Thank you, Madam Ambassador, and Director of the Peace Corps, for inviting a commoner like me who has no official title or function in Nepal to make some remarks at this special 55th anniversary to celebrate the arrival of the Peace Corps in Nepal. I suppose my main credentials to speak is that
Role of Women and Children in Peace-building
I come from Nepal, a country that recently suffered a catastrophic earthquake. The outpouring of sympathy, support and solidarity for the victims of this natural disaster from the people of Japan, and the rest of the world, has been heart-warming. This morning, I was very happy to hear Foreign Minis
Building back Better Nepal after the Earthquake
It is always a great pleasure for me to meet and speak with friends and colleagues at the Japan Committee for UNICEF. My admiration for the good work of JCU goes back several decades. I recall fondly many occasions when I attended JCU meetings with your former leader and my good friend Togo-san, the
Canada – Nepal Relations in Global Perspective
Remarks by Kul Chandra Gautam· at Nepal-Canada Friendship and Cultural Association Program to Celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Nepal-Canada Diplomatic Ties Kathmandu, 18 January 2015 I thank the Nepal-Canada Friendship and Cultural Association for inviting me to say a few words about “Nepal-Canada
Basic Education in Nepal and the World – Challenges and Prospects
Inaugural Address at the Educational Interaction Series by Rato Bangala Foundation Kathmandu, 3 July 2014 It is a real honour to be invited to address this inaugural session of the Educational Interaction Series sponsored by the Rato Bangala Foundation. I commend the Foundation for its continuing ef
Children and Post-Millennium Development Goals in Nepal and the World
Keynote Remarks by Kul Chandra Gautam at Round Table on Post-Millennium Development Goals and Children, Kathmandu, 26 July 2013 I commend the Government of Nepal, SOS Children’s Village and Action Aid Nepal for organizing this timely Round Table on Post-Millennium Development Goal
Role of Religion in Peace-building and Development in Nepal
Keynote Speech by Kul Chandra Gautam at Symposium Inter-religious Coexistence, Peace and Development in Nepal Kathmandu, 17 June 2013 I commend the organizers of this important symposium, Religions for Peace, Nepal; the Winchester University’s Centre of Religions for Reconciliation and Peace, UK,
Enhancing Effective Participation of Nepal in International System
Remarks by Kul Chandra Gautam Seminar on Foreign Policy of Nepal Organized by the Institute of Foreign Affairs Kathmandu, 14 June 2013 I feel honoured but also humbled to be asked to make this presentation on Nepal’s foreign policy, as I am neither a practitioner nor a scholar of this subject
A Nepali Engima: Why Communist Ideology is Still Popular in Nepal?
by Kul Chandra Gautam at the Institute of Development Studies, Sussex University, UK 26 April 2013 Let me begin with a disclaimer – I am not a learned scholar, nor even a serious student of the Communist ideology, and have only a superficial understanding of Marxist-Leninist-Maoist philosophy and
सबैका लागि गुणस्तरीय शिक्षा
कुलचन्द्र गौतम विद्यालय शिक्षा सम्बन्धी रातो बङ्गला सम्मेलन काठमाडौं, ६ अप्रिल २०१३ सर्वप्रथम त म नेपाल सरकार शि
Enhancing Quality Education for All in Nepal
Keynote Address by Kul Chandra Gautam at Rato Bangala Conference on School Education Kathmandu, 6 April 2013 Let me start by acknowledging that a catalyst for this important conference was the receipt of the UNESCO-Hamdan Education Prize by the Rato Bangla Foundation last year following its nominati
From Health for All, to All for Health
Remarks by Kul Chandra Gautam at Consultative Meeting on Establishing a School of Public Health at Patan Academy of Health Sciences Kathmandu, 29 January 2012 I consider it a real privilege to join you all at the beginning of what I hope will be remembered as a momentous consultative meeting for the
UNICEF in Nepal – and the Quest for Equity for Children
Remarks by Kul Chandra Gautam at Briefing for UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake Kathmandu, 12 January 2012 Let me add my words of welcome to our esteemed Executive Director, Tony Lake. Tony, your maiden visit to Nepal comes at a propitious moment. Nepal is right now in the midst of drafting a n
Rotary Nepal: Promoting Peace and Development through Sports
Keynote Address by Rotarian Kul Chandra Gautam· at 4th Annual Conference of Rotary International District 3292 Biratnagar, Nepal, 7 January 2012 Thank you for the opportunity to share some views and suggestions on how we as Rotarians can promote peace and development in Nepal, in our region of Sout
Role of International Cooperation in Nepal’s Development
Remarks by Kul Chandra Gautam Nepal Intellectual Forum, Pokhara, 17 December 2011 I am delighted to join you all at this Nepal Intellectual Forum. I take this as a great opportunity to meet and interact with the intellectuals of Pokhara and Western Nepal. It is like coming back home to me, as I am a
Pivotal Role of Newborn Health in Achieving Millennium Development Goals
Remarks by Kul Chandra Gautam At pre-conference workshop on Interventions to improve maternal and newborn nutrition in Nepal Eighth Conference of the Perinatal Society of Nepal (PESCON) Kathmandu, 25 November 2011 I feel greatly honoured to be invited to attend this important workshop on the eve of
Dreams, Possibilities and Challenges for Nepal’s Children
Remarks by Kul Chandra Gautam At UNICEF CPD Workshop Kathmandu, 22 November 2011 I feel very grateful and nostalgic to have the opportunity to share some views on the future of Nepal’s children – and how we can all help shape it in their best interest. Making such remarks used to be part of my &
Challenges in Implementing Nepal’s Peace Agreement of 1 November 2011
By Kul Chandra Gautam at a Workshop organized by Nepal Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) Kathmandu, 9 November 2011 Compared to many occasions in the past 5 years when we held intense discussions in various forums on the issues of integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants, we meet today i
Nepal’s Peace Process: Missed Opportunities and Future Prospects
Statement by Kul Chandra Gautam at Workshop on “The Peace Process in the Context of the Five-Point Agreement” Organized by the Ganesh Man Singh Academy Kathmandu, 10 August 2011 It is a real honour to address this distinguished gathering convened by the Ganesh Man Singh Academy. I am not sure ho
Dr. Mrigendra Raj Pandey’s book:Struggle for Social Service in Nepal
Remarks by Kul Chandra Gautam on Dr. Mrigendra Raj Pandey’s book:Struggle for Social Service in Nepal,Kathmandu, 27 July 2011 Nepal is now blessed with many competent and committed medical doctors and physicians. I see quite a few of them right here, including our President, Rt. Hon Dr. Ram Baran
Cambodia 1974, Nepal 2004: How to Avoid Nepal’s Descent Towards a Failed State ?
I just returned from a 3 weeks visit to Nepal. Although I went there on home leave, I could not go to my home village as the security situation has deteriorated everywhere outside Kathmandu valley and a few major towns. I therefore took advantage of my prolonged involuntary stay in Kathmandu to info
10+2 Agenda for Public Health in Nepal
Keynote Address by Kul Chandra Gautam at Inaugural Conference of Nepal Public Health Foundation Kathmandu, 30 June 2010 Let me start by congratulating, most sincerely, our Chairman and other founders, advisors and Executive Committee members of the Nepal Public Health Foundation. It is an enor
Epidemic of Cynicism and Fatalism:As Major Challenges for Nepal’s Health and Development
By Kul Chandra Gautam America Nepal Medical Foundation Convention Atlanta 10 June 2000 Let me start with a confession. Your invitation to give a keynote address to ANMF presented a real dilemma for me. On the one hand, ANMF has been so kind and generous to me . I was invited to join its Board &helli
Envisioning a New Nepal with Priority for Children
By Kul C. Gautam, First BP Koirala Eye Foundation Memorial Lecture, Kathmandu, 2 April 2010 It was a pleasant surprise and a great honour for me to be invited to deliver this first memorial lecture named after BP Koirala. As I look around this conference hall, there are many distinguished people her
Six Sins and Seven Virtues of New Nepal
Remarks by Kul Chandra Gautam, At Rotary Club of Kathmandu Mid-town, 19 February 2010 After being abroad for 40 years, I returned home two years ago to what was being hyped as the “New Nepal”. I wondered: what is this New Nepal? How is it different from the Old Nepal which I had left behind? &he
Enhancing Democratic Control of Nepal Army as Part of Nepal’s Security Sector Reform
Statement by Kul Chandra Gautam At Seminar organized by Nepal Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) Kathmandu, 12 January 2010 Article 4.7 of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and article 147 of the Interim Constitution of Nepal refer to “democratization” of the Nepal Army. For this purpose t
Rehabilitation of Maoist Combatants and Victims of Conflict in Nepal
Statement by Kul Chandra Gautam At Seminar on Nepali Model of Integration and Rehabilitation organized by Nepal Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) Kathmandu, 12 January 2010 Among the many provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), the issue of “monitoring, integration and rehabil
Integration of Maoist Combatants in Nepal’s Security Services
Statement by Kul Chandra Gautam at Seminar on Nepali Model of Integration and Rehabilitation organized by Nepal Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) Kathmandu, 11 January 2010 The title of this seminar: “A Nepali Model of Integration and Rehabilitation” is a very hopeful – perhaps I should say,
Preparing Youth Leaders for a New Nepal
Statement by Rotarian Kul Chandra Gautam at Rotary Youth Leadership Award Programme. Dharan, Nepal, 31 December 2009 It is a very special honour for me to join you all at this Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) programme in the historic town of Dharan. My special thanks go to our gracious hosts, t
Safeguarding the Best Interest of Children in New Nepal
Remarks by Kul Chandra Gautam At Celebration of Four Decades of UNICEF in Nepal Kathmandu, 20 November 2009 We are gathered here today to celebrate four decades of a remarkable partnership for Nepal’s children. When the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) opened its country office in Kathman
United Nations: a Partner in Peace and Development of Nepal
Keynote speech by Kul Chandra Gautam at a Programme Organized by the UN Association of Nepal Kathmandu, 21 October 2009 At a programme organized by UN Association of Nepal I wish to thank and congratulate the United Nations Association of Nepal for organizing this gathering to celebrate the 64t
Nepal’s Faltering Peace Process and the Way Forward
Remarks at DFID Staff Retreat by Kul Chandra Gautam Godavari, 22 September 2009 I feel really flattered and delighted to be asked to share some of my personal perspectives on the current situation in Nepal, especially as it relates to the peace and development processes. I claim no particular expert
Rehabilitation and Integration of Maoist Combatants as Part of Nepal’s Security Sector Transformation
Keynote Statement by Kul Chandra Gautam at Seminar on “Prospects and Challenges of Integration and Rehabilitation of Maoist Combatants” Organized by Nepal Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS), Kathmandu, 27 August 2009 I feel very privileged to be asked to make some keynote remarks at this importa
The 15th Non-aligned Summit: Achievements and Prospects
Non-aligned with Whom or What? By Kul Chandra Gautam at interaction organized by the United Nations Association of Nepal on “The 15th Non-aligned Summit: Achievements and Prospects” Kathmandu, 29 July 2009 Thank you for inviting me to make some remarks at this interaction programme on the
Say No to Violence, and Yes to Shared Human Security
Keynote Speech by Mr. Kul Chandra Gautam International Summit of Religious Youth Leaders on Disarmament for Shared Security Kathmandu, 10 July 2009 It is always a joy for me to address a gathering of young people. And what an amazing gathering we have here today – dynamic youth leaders from 24 cou
Shubhaarambha of Rotary International District 3292
Keynote Address by Kul Chandra Gautam Kathmandu-Nepal, 3 April 2009 It is a great honour for me to address this first shubhaarambha conference of Rotary International District 3292. This is a doubly happy occasion, as it is not only the auspicious shubhaarambha of Nepal being an independent Rotary d
Rehabilitation and Integration of Maoist Combatants as Part of Nepal’s Security Sector Reform
By Kul Chandra Gautam 21 December 2008 Following historic elections to the Constituent Assembly, abolition of the monarchy, and formation of a new government, Nepal is now poised to bring its peace process to a logical conclusion and to draft a progressive constitution for a new federal democratic r
Release and Rehabilitate Child Soldiers without Ifs and Buts
By Kul Chandra Gautam 14 December 2008 During the recent visit of Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal agreed to discharge nearly 3,000 Maoist combatants verified as minors by UNMIN but still r
Harnessing the Potential of Non-Resident Nepalis
“Global Nepalis in Local Transformation” Harnessing the Potential of Non-Resident Nepalis for Nepal’s Reconstruction and Development Keynote Speech by Kul Chandra Gautam at 2008 NRN Day Janakpur, 13 October 2008 Dear friends, I join other speakers here to wish all our brothers and sisters
Integration and rehabilitation of Maoists combatants: Challenges and Prospects
paper presented by Kul C Gautam At a seminar organised by the Nepal Institute for Policy Studies, NIPS Kathmandu, 27 August 2008. Rehabilitation and integration of Maoist combatants as part of Nepal’s Security Sector Reform The highly sensitive issue of “monitoring, integration and rehabilitatio
Quality Basic Education as the Foundation for Nepal’s Development
Commencement Speech by Kul Chandra Gautam At Graduation Ceremony of Primary Teacher Training by Rato Bangla Foundation, Bank Street College of Education (New York), and Kathmandu University Kathmandu, 10 August 2008 I feel a very special sense of honour and privilege to be asked to deliver a Keynote
Engendering a New Nepal: Contribution of the Family Planning Association of Nepal
Statement by Kul Chandra Gautam Guest of Honour, at Golden Jubilee Celebration of FPAN Kathmandu, 22 July 2008 I join all others in congratulating most warmly the Family Planning Association of Nepal (FPAN) as it begins the countdown to its golden jubilee today. It is both wonderful and symbolic tha
Lincoln School – Commencement Speech
Commencement Speech by Kul Chandra Gautam Lincoln School, Kathmandu, Nepal, 11 June, 2008 Thank you for the kind introduction, and the honour to speak to this talented class of 2008. Your invitation to give this commencement speech came as a total surprise to me. Until now, I had very little contact
Rotary’s Way of Promoting Peace and Development
By Kul Chandra Gautam Rotary International Conference on Peace and development Kathmandu, 29 March 2008 There are many ways to build peace and promote development. Today I want to talk about the unique way that Rotary International has pioneered the art of working together, serving humanity, and the
Being born in Nepal is a death sentence for many children
Children represent half of Nepal’s population, but all of its future. Last week our political parties committed themselves to make children their first priority in building a New Nepal. When I left Nepal 40 years ago, 400,000 children were born every year in this country. Of them, 100,000 died bef
U.S.-Nepal Relations: Expectations and Realities in a Period of Transformation
By Kul Chandra Gautam At the America-Nepal Friendship Society, Annual Awards Dinner, New York 29 September 2007 I want to congratulate the America-Nepal Friendship Society for its sustained leadership role in nurturing the strong people to people relationship between Nepal and America ove
U.S.-Nepal Relations: Expectations and Realities in a Period of Transformation
By Kul Chandra Gautam At the America-Nepal Friendship Society, Annual Awards Dinner, New York 29 September 2007 I want to congratulate the America-Nepal Friendship Society for its sustained leadership role in nurturing the strong people to people relationship between Nepal and America ove
Nepal in Transition: the Terai Question
By Kul Chandra Gautam Panel Discussion at the India-China Institute The New School University, New York, 10 February 2007 Let me join my fellow panelists in complementing you, Ashok Gurungji, for convening this very timely discussion on a major burning issue of Nepal at this historic time of extraor
At an interaction programme with Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI)
Remarks by Kul C. Gautam At an interaction programme with Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) Kathmandu, 19 October 2006 Thank you for this opportunity to interact with Nepal’s business leaders, industrialists and entrepreneurs represented in FNCCI – the Fe
Harnessing the Potential of Non-Resident Nepalis for Nepal’s Development
Statement by Kul Chandra Gautam at the NRN / FNCCI Seminar in Kathmandu 11 October 2006 It is a great pleasure to join you all in Kathmandu on the occasion of this special NRN Day. I want to congratulate the founding leaders of the NRNA – Dr. Upendra Mahato and other colleagues and compatriot
Human Rights and Human Wrongs in Nepal
Statement by Kul C. Gautam At the First General Assembly of Human Rights Organization of Nepal (HURON) / USA, Baltimore 30 July 2006 Let us recall that when the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948, Nepal was not yet a member of the United Nations. The concept of human rights wa
Peace-Building and Reconstruction of Nepal:Role of the United Nations and International Community
Role of the United Nations and International Community Statement by Kul C. Gautam Political Forum: Transforming Nepal ANA Convention, 2 July 2006 I just returned from a short visit to Nepal last week, where I could feel a sense of euphoria and excitement emanating from the jana andolan of April 2006
Peace-Building and Reconstruction of Nepal:Role of the United Nations and International Community
Role of the United Nations and International Community Statement by Kul C. Gautam Political Forum: Transforming Nepal ANA Convention, 2 July 2006 I just returned from a short visit to Nepal last week, where I could feel a sense of euphoria and excitement emanating from the jana andolan of April 2006
Reconstruction of Post-Conflict Nepal
Statement by Kul C. Gautam Nepal Council of World Affairs Kathmandu, 23 June 2006 It is so wonderful to be back in Nepal at this time of momentous changes when the people of this country have surprised the whole world and taken their destiny in their own hands. After a decade of violent conflict and
A Code of Conduct for Political Parties to Create a Conducive Environment for Peace and Democracy
Remarks by Kul Chandra Gautam At NDI/LDN Interaction Forum Washington, DC 23 October 2005 I would like to focus my remarks today on how Nepal’s parliamentary political parties can play a more effective – indeed a decisive – role in ending the conflict and bringing about a genuine democracy –
Mistakes, Miscalculations and the Search for Middle Ground:An Exit Strategy for Nepal
By Kul C.Gautam 1 April, 2005 King Gyanendra of Nepal is known to be an intelligent person who is well-read and very knowledgeable about the current world situation. He should have known that his imposition of emergency rule, suspension of civil liberties and other draconian measures would be condem
Democracy Derailed:What Next for Restoring Peace and Democracy in Nepal?
At the Nepali Samaj – UK Conference London 20 February 2005 I am delighted to join the Nepali community and friends of Nepal in London to commiserate with you on the sad turn of recent events in Nepal, and to share some thoughts on the possible ways forward. I salute the Nepali community in the &h
Democracy Derailed: What Next for Restoring Peace and Democracy in Nepal?
By Kul C. Gautam At the Nepali Samaj – UK Conference London, 20 February 2005 I am delighted to join the Nepali community and friends of Nepal in London to commiserate with you on the sad turn of recent events in Nepal, and to share some thoughts on the possible ways forward. I salute the …
Possible Role of United Nations in the Peace Process
Statement by Kul C. Gautam Nepal World Affairs Council, Kathmandu, 20 August 2004 Ladies and gentlemen, and dear friends, Before I speak to you on the topic of my presentation today, on the Possible role of the United Nations in the peace process in Nepal, I want to talk to you about
Challenges Facing Nepal’s Leadership to Usher
By Kul Chandra Gautam At a Dialogue on the Millennium Development Goals organized by the Nepal Chapter of the Society for International Development Kathmandu, 19 March 2004 Yes, I am a UN official. But I would like to speak to you today as a Nepali citizen, who shares the agony of the difficult time
Reconstruction and Reconciliation: A Way Forward for Nepal A draft proposal for discussion
By Kul Chandra Gautam March, 2003 Reconstruction and Reconciliation A Way forward for Nepal The recent cease-fire agreement and the beginning of negotiations for the settlement of the eight year old armed conflict in Nepal is an occasion to begin planning for a massive post-conflict reconstruction a
Nepalese Democratic Youth Council-NY
By Kul Chandra Gautam At Nepalese Democratic Youth Council, New York 16 February 2003 I wish to thank the Nepalese Democratic Youth Council, USA for organizing this event, and inviting me to share some thoughts. And I congratulate you, the Nepali youth in America, for keeping the flame of demo
Building a South Asian movement for children
Opening Statement by Mr. Kul C. Gautam Deputy Executive Director, United Nations Children’s Fund at the South Asian High Level Meeting on Investing in Children Kathmandu, 22 May 2001 Excellencies, Young change makers, Distinguished participants, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is my pleasure to address y