Prakash Pantha

Executive Director

Prakash Pantha is a Nepali public policy and governance professional with extensive experience in parliamentary affairs, federalism, institutional reform, and social activism. As Executive Director of the FLC, he leads the Centre’s institutional and programmatic work, advancing research, policy dialogue, and knowledge sharing to strengthen Nepal’s federal democratic system.

He served as a member of Nepal’s National Assembly from 2018 to 2024 and chaired the Committee on Sustainable Development and Good Governance. He also actively contributed to the Parliamentary Special Committee on Federalism Implementation Study and Monitoring and served on several parliamentary committees, including the Legislative Management Committee.

With nearly three decades of experience in social activism, Pantha has championed democracy, human rights, disability rights, and social justice. His professional interests include intergovernmental relations, provincial and local governance, public policy, and institutional accountability.

He holds a Master’s degree in Sociology and Bachelor’s degrees in Economics and Law. His interdisciplinary academic background and extensive professional experience inform his approach to governance reform, evidence-based policymaking, and effective federalism implementation in Nepal.