Reflections - Dr Bhattarai
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Dr Lok P. Sharma Bhattarai is currently in the postdoctoral stage after obtaining his PhD in 2013 from Leeds Metropolitan University. His research interests include livelihood, development and natural resource management from the perspective of culture, institution and society. Dr Bhattarai worked as a sociologist for the government of Nepal with deputation in water resources development and management. From this tenure, Dr Bhattarai has developed insights and expertise on the politics of policy, planning and bureaucracy in the water resources sector in Nepal.
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