Achyut Nepal, holds Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration. He is also a graduate of Social Entrepreneur School IBS and a Patron of Philosophy. Dr. Nepal has extensive leadership experience in government, public enterprises and NGOs in Nepal as well as practical work with companies in India shaping his expertise in financial management, management and financial audit, PPP and Project finance with strong focus on infrastructure development.
Achyut Nepal, Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration from Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He is a Social Entrepreneur School (IBS) graduate from Fil. Dr. Jan_U. Sandal Institute, Oslo and is a Patron of Philosophy.
Ph. P. Dr. Nepal has pursued advanced professional development through a series of international trainings and courses. In 2012, he completed a Training of Trainers (TOT) course on Public–Private Partnership at IDFC in Kolkata, India. Earlier, in 2008, he participated in a specialized program on the contractual and legal aspects of hydropower development at ICH in Norway. In 2006, he received training in financial management, accounting, and internal audit from the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. His commitment to organizational growth is further reflected in his participation in the Organizational and Staff Development Training on Rural Electric Cooperatives, conducted by USAID/CORE in Kathmandu in 2003. In the same year, he also completed a Power Utility Business Management Training at Tenaga Nasional Berhad in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, further strengthening his expertise in utility operations, finance and management.
P.Ph. Dr. Nepal brings with him a wealth of experience across mid- to senior-level leadership positions within government organizations, public enterprises and both national and international NGOs in Nepal. Also, his Chartered Accountancy study in India was complemented by extensive hands-on experience working with a range of companies across diverse sectors. His professional journey has been defined by a sustained commitment to infrastructure development, with particular expertise in financial management, public–private partnerships, and project finance.
P.Ph. Dr. Nepal has planned advanced independent research with a topic The Economics of Social Entrepreneurship: Evidence-Based Financing Models for Scaling Impact in Emerging Economies There is critical and pressing challenge at the nexus of economic development and social impact. His work continues to reflect both intellectual excellence and a profound commitment to applying research for societal transformation.
In this topic he planned to explore how different sources (domestic and international) of financing can be more effectively directed to social enterprises as engines of poverty reduction, job creation and inclusive economic development. While social enterprises have demonstrated strong potential to address social and economic challenges sustainably, they continue to face critical financing gap due to traditional donor reliance government and NGO channels. Using a mixed method approach including global literature review, comparative case studies across emerging economies, stakeholder consultations and economic impact assessment, the study will evaluate existing financing instruments such as grants, blended finance and impact investment and propose as evidence-based policy and financing framework. The study aims to bridge academic inquiry with current practices, offering concrete recommendation for designing financing mechanisms that enable social enterprises to scale their impact. By aligning strategies of funding agencies with the needs of social enterprises, this study will contribute to more effective development interventions, promote inclusive growth and support the achievement of key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and post 2030 framework as well
The project entails developing a scientific monograph and disseminating its finding to academic institutions, social enterprises, communities and international donor agencies through forums, forums, conferences, summits and public dialogues
This research project is supported by Fil. Dr. Jan-Urban Sandal Institute.