Alleviating human trafficking in Nepal : searching for a multi-dimensional approach to state and society cooperation

Abstract

In an era where "partners" for development is a common buzzword among the development community, levels of interaction and coordination between stakeholders are measurements for evaluating the collaboration efforts of development partners. Several challenges can arise, however, in the process of coordination, which can have an adverse effect on short and long term solutions to a development problem. This thesis will address state and society partnerships with specific reference to the case of Nepal, a South Asian country undergoing political transition. Our case study will examine and assess levels of coordination and interaction between the Nepali government and NGOs in alleviating the problem of human trafficking in Nepal, and we will offer a number of recommendations for improved coordination amongst partners for working towards common development goal.