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Contact

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Full Name

Tula Raj Sunuwar

Date of Birth

21 August 1986

Nationality

Nepali

Current Address

Okhthali-4, Bhainsepati, Lalitpur, Nepal

Permanent Address

Bhumethan, Khijidemba-4, Okhaldhunga, Nepal

Email

Academic Qualification

Master of Public Policy (MPP) — International Program

Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP), The University of Tokyo, Japan

World Bank Scholar (JJ/WBGSP)
2020

Research Paper: "Improving the Healthcare System through Health Technology Assessment: A Case Study of Nepal"
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Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Kasthamandap School of Public Affair Management (KASPAM), Purbanchal University, Nepal

2017

Thesis: "Service Delivery Situation of District Administration Office (Rukum East): A Case Study"

Master of Arts — Sociology

Tribhuvan University, Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus, Nepal

2009

Thesis: "The Decision-Making Role of Women in Tamang Community: A Case Study of Badikhel VDC, Kapan, Kathmandu"

School Leaving Certificate (SLC)

Him Ganga Secondary School, Rawadolu, Okhaldhunga, Nepal

Professional Experience

Under Secretary

Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Singhdurbar, Kathmandu, Nepal

Sept 2023 — Present
  • Policy formulation and implementation, coordinating with various ministries and departments
  • Policy formulation and implementation, coordinating with various ministries and departments
  • Preparing briefs, reports, and presentations for senior government officials
  • Monitoring and evaluation of government programs and initiatives
  • Liaison with national and international stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs, and development partners

Assistant Chief District Officer

District Administration Office, Surkhet, Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal

July 2023 — Sept 2023
  • Supported district administration, law and order management, and government policy implementation
  • Coordinated disaster management, emergency response, and public service delivery activities

Chief District Officer

District Administration Office, Rukum East, Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal

June 2022 — July 2023
  • Maintained law and order and ensured effective district governance and public safety
  • Led disaster management, emergency response, and crisis coordination
  • Managed district administration, budget, and development planning initiatives
  • Represented the district in government forums and coordinated with central government agencies

Director

Department of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal

March 2022 — June 2022
  • Led departmental operations and supported implementation of immigration policies and procedures
  • Coordinated with government agencies and stakeholders for effective immigration services

Under Secretary

Area Administration Office, Udayapur, Katari, Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal

Dec 2020 — March 2022
  • Managed citizen-centred public services including citizenship, national ID, passport, and administrative recommendations
  • Maintained coordination between local administration, government agencies, and communities

Master of Public Policy

The University of Tokyo, Japan · World Bank Scholarship (JJ/WBGSP)

Sept 2018 — Sept 2020

Under Secretary

Ministry of Forest and Soil Conservation, Singhdurbar, Kathmandu, Nepal

May 2016 — Sept 2018
  • Supported forest conservation, environmental management, and government policy implementation
  • Coordinated with government agencies, communities, NGOs, and international organizations

Section Officer

Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development, Singhdurbar, Kathmandu, Nepal

Aug 2013 — May 2016
  • Focal person for World Bank-funded Community Action for Nutrition Project (Golden Thousand Days) Bullet 2
  • Focal person for Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Project (MSNP) of Nepal
  • Coordinated integrated planning for sustainable tourism development in Nepal
  • Contributed to Post Disaster Need Assessment (PDNA) and policy preparation activities

Planning, Monitoring & Administrative Officer

District Development Committee, Solukhumbu, Nepal

Apr 2011 — Aug 2013
  • Facilitated district-level planning, monitoring, and development programs
  • Coordinated government agencies, NGOs, and development partners for local development initiatives

Trainings, Workshops & Conferences

1
Seminar for Customs Officers from Nepal
Shanghai Customs University, China
Aug–Sept 2025
2
ISPOR 2025 Conference, Montreal, Canada
International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), USA
Travel Grant
May 13–16, 2025
3
Advanced Course on National Security
Army Command & Staff College, Nepal
March 2025
4
Advanced Course on Management and Development
Nepal Administrative Staff College, Nepal
July–September 2024
5
Policy Analysis and Tools: Skills Development & Experiential Learning
Nepal Policy Institute, Nepal
Feb–March 2024
6
Strategic Leadership Program
Harvard University — Division of Continuing Education, USA
Harvard
May 15–17, 2023
7
ISPOR 2023 Conference, Boston, USA
International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), USA
May 7–10, 2023
8
Introduction to Health Economics and Outcome Research
International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR), USA
May 7, 2023
9
Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) Conference 2020
London School of Economics, School of Public Policy, UK
University of Tokyo Representation
Feb–March 2020
10
Global Public Policy Network (GPPN) Conference 2019
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore
University of Tokyo Representation
March 2019
11
Chief District Officer In-Service Training
Judicial Service Training Center, Nepal
Oct 2017–Apr 2018
12
Training Program for Youth Leaders — Administrative Management Course
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan
JICA
Feb 2015
13
Mountaineering Liaison Officer Training
Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management, Nepal
Sept 2014
14
Training on Climate Change Context and Adaptation Technology/Practice in Nepal
Directorate of Agriculture Training Center, Nepal
March 2014
15
Training on Rapid Result Approach (100 Days RRI Planning)
Rapid Result Institute, USA
Rapid Result Institute
March 2014
16
Master Training of Trainers (MToT) on Annual Planning Process — MSNP
CoMAT, Nepal
MToT
Jan 2014
17
Master Training of Trainers (MToT) on Child Friendly Local Governance
Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development, Nepal
MToT
Oct 2013
18
Training on Basic Sustainable Tourism Planning
The Great Himalayan Trail, Nepal
May 2011
19
Training on Procurement Management
Ministry of Local Development, Nepal
May 2011
20
National Police Service Training
National Police Academy, Nepal
National Police Academy
Jan–Feb 2011
21
Basic Administrative Training
Nepal Administrative Staff College, Nepal
Administrative Training
Nov 2010–March 2011

Publications

Journal Article · Journal of Agrarian Change · 2025

Sunam, R., Sugden, F., Kharel, A., Sunuwar, T. R., & Ito, T. (2026). Unpacking youth engagement in agriculture: Land, labour mobility and youth livelihoods in rural Nepal. Journal Article · Journal of Agrarian Change · 2025.

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Research Article · Asia Pacific Viewpoint · 2026

Sunam, R., Joshi, D. P. R., Dhungana, I., & Sunuwar, T. R. (2026). The Covid-19 Pandemic and Pre-Existing Migration Infrastructures: Differentiated Impacts on Nepali Migrants in Japan. Asia Pacific Viewpoint.

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Conference Poster · ISPOR 2025 · Montréal, Canada

Sunuwar, T. R. (2026). Conference Poster: Improving the Healthcare System Through Health Technology Assessment: A Case Study of Nepal. International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR).

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Master's Research Paper · University of Tokyo · 2020

Sunuwar, T. R. (2026). Improving the Healthcare System through Health Technology Assessment: A Case Study of Nepal. Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP), The University of Tokyo.

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Awards, Scholarships & Honours

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship (JJ/WBGSP) (2018)

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ISPOR Member Travel Grant (2025)

Professional Memberships

International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)

Membership No. 3232493

Lions Club of Kathmandu Bibhuti

Membership No. 142966

Nepal Heart Foundation

Life Member

Sunuwar Welfare Society

Life Member

References

Mr. Prem Prasad Acharya

Joint Secretary

Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Singhdurbar, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Prof. Isao Kamae, DrPH, MD

Project Professor, Health Policy and Technology Assessment

Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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