About Us
The Former Planners’ Forum Nepal (FPFN) is a group of former Vice-Chairmen and Members of the National Planning Commission. The Forum brings together people who have significantly contributed to Nepal’s development plans and want to keep contributing to the country’s progress and transformation.
Our Mission
To harness the experience and knowledge of former planners to support pro-people, more equitable development in a sustainable way, engage young professionals in policy dialogues , capacitate the planning processes and strengthen the informed decision-making system.
Our Vision
Driving Just, Resilient and Sustainable Development
Our Background
The Former Planners’ Forum Nepal (FPFN) is a group of former Vice-Chairmen and Members of the National Planning Commission. The Forum brings together people who have significantly contributed to Nepal’s development plans and want to keep contributing to the country’s progress and transformation. The Forum provides a space to share ideas, reflect on past experiences, and support future planning efforts. It connects experienced planners with current policymakers, government agencies, national and international agencies, and young professionals to promote better, more informed decisions for the country’s future.
The Former Planners’ Forum Nepal aims to keep the wisdom of the past alive for the benefit of future planning by sharing knowledge, collaborating, and staying engaged. FPFN will continue to support Nepal’s development journey toward fair, sustainable, and forward-looking development.
Our Core Values
Independence
We maintain independence from political, economic, and military actors to ensure objective analysis and advocacy.
Accountability
We are accountable to the communities we serve, ensuring transparency and integrity in all our actions.
Collaboration
We work closely with partners and stakeholders to strengthen collective impact and knowledge sharing.
Evidence-based
Our programs and policies are grounded in rigorous research and data-driven insights.
Leadership & Team
Our team comprises experienced humanitarian professionals, researchers, and technical experts dedicated to improving humanitarian action
Prof. Dr. Puspa Raj Kandel
Chairperson, Former Planners’ Forum Nepal Former Vice Chairman, National Planning Commission, Government of Nepal.
Chairperson, Former Planners’ Forum NepalFormer Vice Chairman, National Planning Commission, Government of Nepal
Dr. Posh Raj Pandey
Vice-Chairperson, Former Planners’ Forum Nepal Former Member, National Planning Commission, Government of Nepal.
Min Bahadur Shahi
Secretary-General, Former Planners’ Forum Nepal Former Member, National Planning commission, Government of Nepal.
Ms. Saloni Singh Pradhan
Treasurer, Former Planners’ Forum Nepal Former Member, National Planning Commission, Government of Nepal.
Prof. Dr. Govinda Raj Pokheral
Member, Former Planners’ Forum Nepal Former Vice-Chairman, National Planning Commission, Government of Nepal.
Dr. Dilli Raj Khanal
Member, Former Planners’ Forum Nepal Former Member, National Planning Commission, Government of Nepal.
Prof. Govinda Nepal
Member, Former Planners’ Forum Nepal Former Member, National Planning Commission, Government of Nepal.
Prof. Dr. Geeta Bhakta Joshi
Member, Former Planners’ Forum Nepal Former Member, National Planning Commission, Government of Nepal.
Dr. Usha Jha
Member, Former Planners’ Forum Nepal Former Member, National Planning Commission, Government of Nepal.
Prof. Dr. Arbindra Mishra
Member,Former Planners’ Forum Nepal Former Member, National Planning Commission, Government of Nepal.
Dr. Dil Bahadur Gurung
Member, Former Planners’ Form Nepal Former Member, National Planning Commission, Government of Nepal.
Partners & Networks
We collaborate with leading humanitarian organizations, academic institutions, and networks to amplify our impact