Dr Sunoor Verma explores Rwanda’s development journey and its relevance for Nepal and other developing countries, examining governance, leadership, gender equality, agriculture, tourism, reconciliation and human capital.

Empowerment is often reduced to a development-sector buzzword, but Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak demonstrated what it can look like in practice. Through Sulabh International, he connected sanitation, education, vocational training and social reform to challenge entrenched inequalities and create opportunities for marginalised communities.

The World Health Organization plays a critical role in generating health intelligence, technical guidance and global coordination, but it cannot act as the world’s health “nanny.” This article examines WHO’s role during COVID-19 and why governments, ministries and other organisations must take responsibility for adapting and implementing global health guidance.