Ravi KumarinBlog by Ravi Kumar12 steps to produce, share, and use dataWhen Sumerians created cuneiform, a system of writing, about 6,000 years ago, the ruling priest-kings were responsible for creating and…May 15, 2018May 15, 2018
Ravi KumarinBlog by Ravi KumarFintech has the potential to transform lives in NepalTwo out of every five Nepalis don’t have access to formal financial services. That number is not entirely surprising for those who know…Feb 24, 20181Feb 24, 20181
Ravi KumarThe app “Khalti” aims to become every Nepali’s digital wallet in NepalMany of my relatives in southern Nepal save their money earned from farming under pillows instead of in banks. It’s not that traveling in…Jan 31, 20181Jan 31, 20181
Ravi KumarinBlog by Ravi KumarNepalMap: Data about Nepal at your fingertipsWhen I was a kid, I wondered how many other people lived in Dhanusa, my home district on the southern border of Nepal. I asked my parents…Nov 24, 2016Nov 24, 2016
Ravi KumarinBlog by Ravi KumarUse data, not nepotism, to deliver aid in NepalFor Nepal to recover, the delivery of aid should be driven by the evidence on the ground and socio-economic data. If Nepal’s history is any…May 18, 2015May 18, 2015
Ravi KumarinBlog by Ravi KumarThe world is connected, but some still wait for a plugIf you’re trying to captivate a group of students in a village where I come from, use a laptop.Mar 15, 2015Mar 15, 2015
Ravi KumarinBlog by Ravi KumarWhy women must be equal citizens in NepalArguments against women’s equal rights to citizenship are misguided and driven by false fears, sexism and misogyny.Jan 5, 2015Jan 5, 2015
Ravi KumarinBlog by Ravi KumarThe Largest Untapped Resource in NepalIf Nepal wants to leapfrog & become a developing country by 2022, it must help women gain the necessary skills and education to secure jobs.Nov 3, 2014Nov 3, 2014