Ms. Neelu Thapa

Treasurer, SAWTEE; Nepal

Ms. Neelu Thapa is a seasoned policy researcher with over two decades of experience in areas such as international trade, food security and livelihoods, and gender and trade. She has authored numerous publications on topics including gender, trade, and post-disaster reconstruction.

Affiliated with SAWTEE since 2002 in various capacities, Ms. Thapa currently serves as a board member and treasurer. She has led several research initiatives on diverse issues, including women’s participation in micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), food security and livelihoods during natural disasters, and public accountability in sectors such as health. Her work has been presented at both national and international forums.

Ms. Thapa holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, and an Executive MBA from Kathmandu University.