MAPS
organized a conceptualizing
and planning workshop on 14th
& 15th
Oct, 2006 at NESAC Hall,
Anamnagar, Kathmandu. Twenty five MAPS members participated in the
program. The following goal, objectives, and activities were set for
MAPS through a participatory approach during the workshop.
Goal:
To
evolve as a national think tank and coordinate/collaborate with
similar institutions/ organizations and individuals.
Objectives:
To
apply multidisciplinary perspectives for the Generation of
Knowledge/Ideas
To
develop the organization as a national research and resource center
To
enhance relationships with other similar institutions and
individuals
To
analyze policies related with democracy and process of
democratization
Categorical
Activities:
Conducting
academic discussion/interpretation programs at various levels
Organizing
training/workshop and seminar/conference at various levels
Promoting
and conducting research activities
Broadening
the membership base to emerge as a resource center
Specific
Activities suggested during the workshop:
Conducting
regular Saturday SHASTRARTHA— interaction/interpretation program
among professors, students and other interested individuals on
various issues based on a wide range of -isms, philosophies,
theories, thoughts, beliefs and perspectives. Also initiating the
process of replicating the Shastrartha
at various places.
Organizing
training/workshop for members and other interested individuals on a
regular basis on academic and skill oriented topics, e.g. proposal
and report writing training for Masters level students to help with
their research.
Promoting
democratic practices in the political parties and their sister
organization through specific training/workshop, interaction and
discussion programs on a regular basis.
Organizing
members gathering of different forms every three months
Multidisciplinary
Academic PerspectiveS (MAPS)
Website:
www.maps.org.np
Email:
info@maps.org.np
Tel:
+977 (0)16910277
Mid
Baneswor, Kathmandu
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