共著 Neupane, P. and Sapkota, J.B.
This article assesses the trend and impacts of Covid-19 on the education sector in Nepal and the public policy response to tackle the pandemic. As the infection surged, leaving millions of children out of school, the information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructures were expanded rapidly, especially in the urban areas, and digital online content evolved. Even though the government was relatively new and inexperienced, it formulated targeted education policies and revised them following the fast-changing situation. We found some critical weaknesses in the policies and guidelines, especially at the implementation level. However, the policies signaled a transformation in school education in Nepal through increasing parental involvement, encouraging self-learning, and promoting broader collaboration in educational activities.
