
Full Name: Dr. Sangram Singh Blon Tamang
Permanent Address: Chauri Deurali Rural Municipality – Ward No. 7, Kavrepalanchok, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Education: Ph.D. in Political Sociology (2008 A.D. / 2065 B.S.)
Research Title: Decentralization and Good Governance in Nepal since 1950 (2007 B.S.) and the Path Nepal Should Follow
Dr. Tamang is a renowned political sociologist with over 32 years of professional experience in the fields of:
Good governance, development, and foreign aid
Local governance and development
Right to Information and public financial resource mobilization
Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI)
Gender-responsive budgeting and implementation
Federalism and its execution
Conducted capacity development, training, and facilitation for government ministries, local representatives, development partners, civil society, and private sector stakeholders in the areas of governance, federalism, SDGs, and inclusion.
Key roles and achievements:
Designed and facilitated nationwide orientation/training for local government leadership on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), good governance, gender equality, social inclusion, and federalism (since 2018).
Drafted the Localisation Strategy of SDGs with GESI focus (2018) for the Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration.
Prepared governance policies, strategies, and guidelines on good governance, gender-responsive budgeting, and social inclusion (2014–2022).
Actively contributed to Nepal’s federal transition as a member/secretary in several high-level taskforces, including:
National Policy and Strategy for Civil Service Reform
Transitional Management Plan for federalism implementation
Compilation of Supreme Court administrative case precedents
Public Institution Reform and Capacity Building initiatives
Served as sociologist member in:
Post-Earthquake 2015 Socio-Cultural and Demographic Impact Study (Ministry of Health, Tribhuvan University, and Population Division)
Nepal Social Inclusion Survey 2013 (National Planning Commission & Tribhuvan University)
Designed and facilitated capacity-building programs for marginalized and indigenous communities across Nepal in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Development and Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN).
Authored and presented numerous research papers on:
Good governance and federalism
Gender equality and social inclusion
Gender-responsive budgeting and public financial management
Conflict management and community mobilization
Right to Information, social accountability, and civic engagement
Local governance and citizen participation in development
Published articles in both national and international forums.
Chairperson – Namobuddha Research and Study Center
Chairperson – Paropakar Health Service Center, Kavre
Vice-President – Sangun Nepal
Central Advisor – Nepal Tamang Ghedung
Central Advisor – Kavre Seva Samaj
Executive Member – Tamang Studies Foundation
Executive Member – Nepal Sociological Society
Dr. Sangram Singh Blon Tamang is recognized as a leading expert on governance, federalism, and inclusion in Nepal. His lifelong dedication to research, policy-making, and community empowerment has strengthened Nepal’s democratic institutions and supported the participation of marginalized communities in governance. As an academic, facilitator, and social leader, he continues to mentor future generations of scholars, policymakers, and development practitioners.
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