Welcome to GPK Foundation
GP Koirala Foundation for Democracy, Peace and Development (GPK Foundation ) has been established as a not for profit independent think tank. It shall undertake a wide spectrum of initiatives, research and studies, bring out publications, initiate academic, political and public debate all aimed for the promotion of peace, democracy and development. It shall also bring national and international personalities to promote such activities.
- Promote the ideals Girija Babu stood for and contribute further to institutionalize peace, democracy and development in Nepal and remember him as one of the great political leaders of Asia who always worked for peace, democracy and friendly relations among the countries of this region and the world.
- Highlight the devastating impact of violent internal conflicts on the political, economic, social and cultural fabric of developing societies and promote peaceful resolution of violent internal conflicts as well as nonviolent ruling of disputes among countries of this region.
- Promote the true ideals of the United Nations in strengthening peace, democracy and human rights as well as peaceful and friendly relations among nations.
Democracy, Peace and Development
The mission of GPK Foundation is to promote peaceful resolution of violent conflicts and hence contribute to a peaceful, democratic and prosperous Nepal.
The Center was established on 6 January 2011 in Kathmandu. To commemorate the first anniversary of the passing away of late Girija Prasad Koirala it was officially launched with the gracious presence of His Excellency, the President of Nepal Dr Ram Baran Yadav on 18 March 2011. The function was attended by distinguished national and international personalities along with well-wishers from the Nepali community.
International Academic Advisory Board
Professor W. Cole Durham, Jr. W. Cole Durham, Jr., the Susa Young Gates University Professor of Law and Director of the International Center for Law and Religion Studies at Brigham Young University's J. Reuben Clark Law School, was the recipient of the 2009 International First Freedom Award during January's National Religious Freedom Day commemorations in Richmond, Virginia.
Jenik Radon is Adj. Asst. Professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. He is the founder/director of the Eesti and Eurasian Public Service Fellowship, which gives Columbia and other students the opportunity to intern in Estonia, Georgia and Nepal. From 2000 to 2002, Radon was a lecturer at Stanford University, where he taught human rights and privatization at its law school and international investment management at its Graduate School of Business.
Dean, Tsinghua International Center for Communication Studies
President, Chinese Academy of World Agendas, SWUPL
Peoples Republic of China
Professor Dr. Tahir MahmoodFounding Chairman,
Amity Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Amity University
Uttar Pradesh, India.
Dr. Tahir Mahmood, Member, Law Commission of India, is a renowned jurist specializing in Islamic Law, Hindu Law, Religion and Law and Law Relating to Minorities. He has been Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Chairman, National Commission for Minorities, Member, National Human Rights Commission and Jurist-Member, Ranganath Misra Commission.
Marvin Brustin is the founder, President and Owner of Brustin and Lundblad, Ltd. He is the Honorary Consul General of Nepal and a member of the Chicago Consular Corps. which consists of 81 Consulates from throughout the world.
Tsinghua International Center for Communication Studies
Chinese Academy of World Agendas, SWUPL
Peoples Republic of China