CSC originated from the strong democratic spirits of a few like-minded people who envisioned a peaceful and just society through positive social change. Belonging to different scholarly and occupational backgrounds, they were eager to contribute to Nepal’s socio-political transformation, adding to the value of democracy and peaceful governance in the country.
At the time when CSC was taking a concrete shape, from a mere concept, data-driven research organizations working on social issues and policy areas were scarce in Nepal. Despite the spread-out prevalence of NGOs and strongly qualified organizations working on generating evidence and knowledge for policy discussions, few could provide academic input from deeper levels of research and analysis.Thus, CSC was established with the overarching goal to become the first mover, as an evidence-based research organization of its kind. We continue with that aim, contributing both indirectly as well as directly to discourses around sound policy reforms.
Today, CSC has esteemed itself as a social think tank, working on the changing socio-political dynamics of the Nepali society through research, education, advocacy and community mobilization. Our current work is focused on issues around conflict transformation and peacebuilding, democracy and governance, migration and human mobility and civic space and civil society development. Now, in the oncoming years, CSC will heavily invest in exploring climate governance and prospects of environmental peacebuilding in Nepal.
CSC’S CORE APPROACHES
PEACE
Foster collaboration and exchange with organizations and individuals actively working in alike fields. Partner with academic institutions and their relevant departments. Ensure participation of local actors to enhance ownership of their local issues and solutions. Develop and implement policies and practices that support peace within and outside CSC. Build better narratives and amplify dissemination of peacebuilding messages.
GOVERNANCE
Acquire strong sources of knowledge and latest information on government initiatives/ plans/ targets Build positive relations/ collaborations with government stakeholders (all three tiers). Engage government stakeholders in beneficial events and activities. Build strong channels to ensure CSC’s evidence-based recommendations reach and support the policy makers.
SUSTAINABILITY
Generate knowledge and evidence that helps to bring sustainability into mainstream policy discussions. Partner with organizations and professionals dedicated to protection/ conservation of natural wealth. Adopt green policies and practices that support the long-term health of the organization.
CSC’S PRIORITIES IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
Since its inception, CSC is actively collaborating with a number of universities, research institutions, and other likeminded organizations within Nepal and internationally. CSC’s present and past collaboration includes with the following institutions
