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PRAKASH DEV PANT (PhD)
Summary of Professional Experience
Prakash D. Pant is a Nepali national actively involved in population, health and social research for
more than 30 years. Former Associate Professor at Central Department of Population Studies,
Tribhuvan University, he has received his PhD in Demography from the Australian National
University, Canberra Australia (1991-1994). Moreover, he was a visiting scholar at the Carolina
Population Canter (CPC), University of North Carolina, USA.
He has worked with several national and overseas institutions. As a technical advisor, he has worked
with the Government of Nepal on population and reproductive health studies and several DHS. In
addition, he served as a Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor at Family Health International,
ResearchDirector at Population Services International/Nepal among others. As a resource person,
Dr. Pant has conducted workshop training to project managers, research scholars, and stakeholders
to monitor and evaluate family planning and HIV/AIDS program/products/service performance
using GIS (Geographic Information System) application in Nepal, Tanzania, and Indonesia.
Dr. Pant has worked as a social science researcher and teacher for about 25 years at Tribhuvan
University, in Nepal. He has also worked as a consultant for various I/NGOs and international donor
agencies in Nepal. Throughout his career, Dr. Pant has actively designed, conducted and coordinated
a number of trainings and socioeconomic and demographic surveys. He has working knowledge of
Microsoft Office, Epi-Info, SPSS, STATA and ArcGIS.
Dr. Pant has numerous publications in both national and international, including peer reviewed,
journals. His selected publications/research studies include: Family Planning, Reproductive Health
and, Maternal and Child Health, Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Survey in 49 Hill and
Mountain Districts: A Comparative Analysis (2015); Impact of Male Migration on Contraceptive
Use, Unmet Need and Fertility in Nepal (2013); Investigating Recent Improvements in Maternal
Health in Nepal (2008); A comparative Analysis of Unmet Need in Nepal (2008); Child Nutrition
and its Correlates in Nepal (1999); Determinants of Child Mortality in Nepal and its Intervening
Mechanisms (1998).
He has also extensively used Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data from Nepal. Recently,
Dr. Pant was also involved as a technical advisor to the Government of Nepal on DHS data analysis
and served as a chapter reviewer for the family planning section of the 2011 DHS.
Until May 31, 2016, he was working on EGRP IE Baseline Survey data collection quality
assurance unannounced, direct field observation as a Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
(Short-term consultant), on USAID/Nepal Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Project,
Kathmandu Nepal. And currently he is with MITRA Samaj (A national level NGO) in the capacity
of chairperson and Senior M&E Advisor.
EDUCATION
 Ph.D., Demography, the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, 1991-1996
 M. A., Demography, the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, 1988-1989
 MBA, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, 1978-1981.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (Short term consultant), March 8, 2016 through
May 31, 2016. USAID/Nepal Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Project,
Kathmandu Nepal.
Tasks
Carry out EGRP IE Baseline Survey data collection quality assurance unannounced, direct field
observation:
 Field Quality Control Procedures:
o Organization of field teams provides adequate supervision/management
o Validation (back-check) procedures are included
o Field procedures includes proper tracking of sample and response rates:
documentation of in-field sampling procedures (e.g. random selection of students
within each classroom), proper use of disposition codes
o Interviewer feedback process is documented and used
o Proper use of unique ID codes for schools, students, etc, to allow for triangulation
of data
o Mechanisms for reporting to Central Office/Level of supervision from Central
Office is adequate
o Schedule for validation, tracking and interviewer feedback reports is clear
 Data Collection Field Report
o Data collection process and issues encountered during field period are documented
(organization and structure of field teams, dates of field report, final response rates,
reasons for non-response, challenges encountered and solutions)
Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant (Short term consultant), October 1, 2015
through February 29, 2016, USAID/Nepal Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
Project, Kathmandu Nepal
Tasks
 Provide subject matter expertise to the Health for Life team as requested while finalizing
the evaluation work plan including the data collection instruments, evaluation briefings,
and the evaluation report;
 Provide oversight while collecting and analyzing quantitative/qualitative data collected
from the field through different tools as proposed in the evaluation work plan and
requested by CAMRIS;
 Interview key stakeholders as identified and outlined in the evaluation work plan and
requested by CAMRTS;
 Lead the process of running statistical software to analyze data and produce necessary
graphs/charts for inclusion in the final report;
 Offer backstopping support to the Nepal MEL Team Leader in preparing the PowerPoint
presentation of findings and conclusions to the Mission as well as other external
stakeholders and key partners;
 Provide assistance to the Nepal MEL Team Leader in drafting and finalizing the
evaluation report, incorporating feedback and addressing queries put forth by the Nepal
MEL Project Office or the USAID/Nepal Mission; and
 Support the team in any ad hoc activities as requested by the Nepal MEL Team Leader or
the Health for Life evaluation team members.
Senior Evaluation Specialist (Short term consultant), August 17, 2015-September 30, 2015.
USAID/Nepal Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Project, Kathmandu Nepal.
Tasks
The evaluation study will measure changes in early grade reading skills attributable to the
EGRP through the use of an impact evaluation methodology involving baseline, midterm and
end-line surveys of treatment and control groups of pupils in grades one through three in a
representative sample of up to 16 target districts and an additional number of additional
counterfactual areas to be determined. The objective of this work order is to develop the IE design
and work plan as defined in the Prime Contract for the Project. The consultant will support, in
the design of the evaluation by providing specific expertise on IE design, sampling and
survey requirements. The consultant and the Dr. Evans will work with USAID D03 team leads
and senior management of the EGRP activity. They will plan the establishment of a counterfactual
area and robust baseline data collection before evaluation activities begin, including control and
treatment group selection and sampling design. They will complete a draft IE design and work
plan for submission to the Mission.
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, September, 2010-July 2015. AED/Family Health
International, Ghar Ghar Maa Swasthya Project, Kathmandu, Nepal.
USAID/Nepal’s Ghar Ghar Maa Swasthya (GGMS), or “Healthy Homes”, project seeks to assist
the Government of Nepal (GON) to expand the depth, reach, and impact of the private sector in
social marketing for familyplanning(FP), maternalandchildhealth(MCH), and HIV/AIDS
prevention.
Key GGMS program outcomes include:
1. Increased sales of quality family planning services and selected maternal and child health
services in rural and hard to reach areas
2. Increased sales of HIV/AIDS/STI prevention measures and treatment services in designated
“hot zones”
3. Increased profit from sale of selected public health commodities
4. Selected strategic behaviors are changed with regard to the public health issues addressed
with CRS products
Job Description:
Oversee monitoring and evaluation activities for the USAID-funded Ghar Ghar Maa Swasthya
(GGMS) project (on family planning/MCH and HIV/AIDS) . Define indicators, establishing
baseline figures and targets, and tracking progress. Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the
viability of introducing new products and/or services into the Nepal market. Conduct routine
market assessments and evaluations for existing and new products including: formative research;
pre-testing of communications concepts and materials; knowledge attitude, perception, and
behavior baseline and tracking studies; pricing studies; and retail audits, GIS mapping. Conduct
training and capacity-building activities for GGMS partners on monitoring and evaluation
strategies and planning, including the design and execution of research studies and data analysis.
Research Experience
Principle Investigator, 2015, Family Planning, Reproductive Health and, Maternal and
Child Health, Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Survey in 49 Hil and Mountain
Districts: A Comparative Analysis: 2011-2015, Ghar Ghar Maa Swasthya (GGMS) Project, FHI
360, Nepal.
Principle Investigator, , 2013, Measuring Quality of Service Delivery through Sangini
Franchising Outlets, Ghar Ghar Maa Swasthya (GGMS) Project,FHI 360, Nepal
Principle Investigator, 2012, A Study of Condom Coverage and Access in Hot Zones with GIS
Mapping, 2011, Round -1, Family Health International, January 2012
Principle Investigator, 2011, Family Planning, Maternal and Child Health, Menstruation
and Water Disinfection in 49 Hill and Mountain Districts: Results of Knowledge, Attitudes,
Practices and Product Usage (KAP) Survey, Unpublished report, Family Health International
Researcher, 2010, Incorporating Zinc into Diarrhea Treatment Practices among Caregivers in
Nepal, N-MARC, Kathmandu, Nepal
Monitoring, Evaluation and ResearchAdvisor, October 2007 – April 2010. Mitra Samaj,
Nepal Social Marketing and Franchising Project, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Job Description:
Seconded to the USAID-funded Nepal Social Marketing and Franchising (AED/N-MARC)
project as Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (MER) Advisor ((on family planning/MCH and
HIV/AIDS). Oversee the implementation of research studies to monitor and evaluate project
performance towards achieving desired outcomes. These studies included knowledge, attitudes
and practices surveys for oral contraceptive pills, zinc and ORS use among mothers of children
under five and HIV/AIDS and condom use among most-at risk populations. In addition,
introduced GIS mapping as a research tool to monitor and plan condom social marketing
interventions.
Research Experience
Principle Investigator, 2009, GIS Study for Measuring Levels and Trends in Condom
Coverage, Quality of Coverage and Access to Condoms in HIV risk zones of Nepal (Round III),
N-MARC, Kathmandu, Nepal
Principle Investigator, 2008, GIS Mapping of Franchising Network Product and Service
Performance and Coverage in Nepal, N-MARC, Kathmandu, Nepal
Consultant, 2008, Measuring Products and Services Performance through GIS Application: A
Pilot Study in Kinondoni, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Principle Investigator, 2008, Using GIS for Measuring Product Performance and Strategic
Planning: Mapping Condom Coverage, Quality of coverage and Access to Condom among
Women Working in HIV Risk Zones in Nepal, (Round II), AED/N-MARC, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Principle Investigator, 2007, Using GIS for Measuring Product Performance and Strategic
Planning: Mapping Condom Coverage, Quality of coverage and Access to Condom among
Women Working in HIV Risk Zones in Nepal, (Round I), N-MARC, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Consultant, 2007, Estimation of people living with HIV AIDS in Nepal, NCASC/UNAIDS,
GoN, Nepal
Consultant, 2007, Nepal Human Development Report 2007: Empowerment and Poverty
Reduction, United Nations Development Program, Kathmandu Nepal
Chapter Writer, 2007, Maternal, adult, infant and child mortality, 2006 Nepal Demographic
and Health Survey, Calverton, Maryland, USA: Macro International INC.
Principal Investigator, 2007, End-Line evaluation of the Safe Motherhood Innovation Project
(SMIP), implemented by ADRA/Nepal in six districts in Eastern Development Regions of Nepal.
ResearchDirector, June 2003 – May, 2006. Population Service International/Nepal (PSI/N),
Buddhanilkantha, Nepal
Job Description:
Oversee and supervised all research activities (Demographic, Reproductive health, Family
Planning/MCH and HIV/AIDS); developed annual research plans and budgets; coordinated
research strategies, methodologies, protocols, procedures, practices, and publishing; conducted
relevant research for social marketing projects; designed protocols for research studies including
KAP surveys and other behavioral research, focus group discussions, market research and
materials pre- and post-testing; analyzed data from studies, make programmatic
recommendations, and write research reports suitable for international presentation. Contributed
to the development of marketing and strategic plans; made recommendations for further studies
to enhance the impact of social marketing programs. Supervise evaluated, trained, and suggest
areas for professional development of the Research Department staff; assist in identifying,
recruiting, and retaining effective staff members. Worked on GIS for strategic planning;
strengthened the capacity of the partners on research, monitoring and evaluation by providing
skills and support needed; identified challenges and bottlenecks to the planning and
implementation of the social marketing action plans.
Research Experience
Principal Investigator, 2006, Market Research Omnibus Survey: Nepal Police Uniform Force,
a HIV/AIDS risk behavior tracking study, Population Services International/Nepal,
Buddhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal
Principal investigator, 2006, Market Research Omnibus Survey: Clients of Known High Risk
Meeting Places in Nepal, a HIV/AIDS risk behavior tracking study, Population Services
International/Nepal, Buddhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal
Principal Investigator, 2006, Market Research Omnibus Survey: Female Sex Workers in Known
High Risk Meeting Places in Nepal (Round 2), a HIV/AIDS risk behavior tracking study,
Population Services International/Nepal, Buddhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal
Principal Investigator, 2005, Team member: Market Research Omnibus Survey: Female Sex
Workers in Known High Risk Meeting Places in Nepal (Round 1), a HIV/AIDS risk behavior
tracking study, Population Services International/Nepal, Buddhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal
Consultant, 2004, Nepal Human Development Report 2004: Empowerment and Poverty
Reduction” United Nations Development Program, Kathmandu Nepal
Principal Investigator, 2003, Antenatal Iron Supplementation Programme in Nepal, A Baseline
Survey for Micro-Nutrient Intake, New-ERA, Kathmandu Nepal
Technical Advisor (core team member), 2003, A Baseline Survey for Population and
Reproductive Health Integrated (PARHI) Project” UNFPA, Kathmandu Nepal
In-country Researcherfor Nepal [Part-time], 1999-2002, Monitoring and Evaluation,
Regional Dimension Project, EC/UNFPA Initiative for Reproductive Health in Asia,
LSHTM/NIDI.
Job Description:
Provide in-country assistance to partner projects in monitoring and evaluation of RHI
(Reproductive Health Initiative) activities under the supervision of the UNFPA Representative
and in close collaboration with the Centre for Population Studies, London School of Hygiene and
Tropical Medicine (CPS/LSHTM), the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute
(NIDI), and the RHI Umbrella Project Advisor. Specific tasks were: Carryout qualitative and
quantitative research on fertility, mortality and adolescent reproductive health to measure and
monitor program performance and to assist the program coordinator, provide assistance and
feedback to NGO partners, discuss preliminary findings with NGO partners and Umbrella Project
Advisors, assist partner NGOs in the design of end-line evaluation studies.
Associate Professor, January 2000 – June 2003, Central Department of Population Studies,
Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Job Description:
Teach demographic analysis (Fertility, mortality, migration, reproductive health, family
planning and child mortality/morbidity) and research methods to masters-level students,
supervise dissertations, conduct training on population and development to stakeholders, teachers
and HMG employees, carry out academic and policy research.
Lecturer, April 1995 – January 2000, Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan
University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Job Description:
Teach demographic analysis and research methods (Fertility, mortality, migration, reproductive
health, family planning and child mortality/morbidity) to masters-level students, supervise
dissertations, conduct training on population and development to stakeholders, teachers and HMG
employees, carry out academic and policy research.
Research Experience
Team of Authors, 2002, Nepal Human Development Report 2001: Poverty Reduction and
Governance” United Nations Development Program, Kathmandu Nepal
Core Team Member, 2001, Understanding the access, Demand and Utilization of Health
Services by Rural Women in Nepal and their Constraints, Samanata, an Institute for Social and
Gender Equality, Lalitpur, Nepal
Senior Consultant, 2000, A Study of Migration in Kathmandu Municipality, A research report
prepared for the Ministry of Population and Environment, His Majesty's Government of Nepal,
Centre for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA), Tribhuvan University,
Kathmandu Nepal
Project Coordinator, 2000, Socio-Economic and Cultural Constrains in Implication of Legal age
at Marriage in Nepal, A research report prepared for the Ministry of Population and Environment,
His Majesty's Government of Nepal, Centre for Economic Development and Administration
(CEDA), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal
Core Team Member, 2000, Low Birth Weight Prevalence and Associated Factors in Four
Regions of Nepal (A Multi Hospital Based Study), UNICEF Nepal and MIRA.
Principal Investigator, 2000, Nepal Population Report, 2000, Ministry of Population and
Environment (MOPE), His Majesty’s Government of Nepal
Project coordinator, 1999, Socio-economic and Demographic Aspects of Muslims in Nepal, A
research report prepared for the Ministry of Population and Environment, His Majesty's
Government of Nepal, Centre for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA),
Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal.
Core Team Member, 1999, Focus Group Study on Reproductive Health in Nepal from Socio-
Cultural Perspective, Samanata, an Institute for Social and Gender Equality, Lalitpur, Nepal
Lecturer, April 1985 – March 1995, Centre for Economic Development and Administration,
Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Job Description:
Assist policy and academic research to supervisor, prepare study tools and carry out data
collection and data analysis, and prepare study report and present study findings to stakeholders
and academicians.
Research Experience
Principal Investigator, 1998, The Influence of Macro-Economic Variables on Fertility and
Mortality in Nepal, A report prepared for UNFPA/Nepal, Kathmandu Nepal.
Core Team Member, 1998, The Contributions of Trained TBAs in Nepal, Family Health
Division, Department of Health Services, HMG and CEDA, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu.
Core Team Member, 1998, Nepal Human Development Report 1998, A report prepared for
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Nepal South Asia Centre (NESAC),
Kathmandu Nepal.
Core Team Member, 1998, Further Analysis Report on Antenatal, Delivery, Postnatal
Services, Literacy and Polio Coverage, Nepal Multiple Indicator Surveillance, (fifth cycle), NPC
and CBS, HMG.
Core Team Member, 1998, Baseline study on HMG, UNFPA Support to the Health Sector
(NEP/97/P02/P03/P04), (Main text and ANNEXES: 2 Volumes), A report prepared for Family
Health Division, Department of Health, Ministry of Health, NECMAC, Kathmandu Nepal.
Senior Consultant, 1997, Fertility and Mortality Study, A research report prepared for the
Ministry of Population and Environment, His Majesty's Government of Nepal, Centre for
Economic Development and Administration (CEDA), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal
Core Team Member, 1997, Follow-up Survey Report on Birth and Death Dynamics in Nepal, A
report prepared for the Ministry of Population and Environment of Nepal and United Nations
Population Fund (UNFPA)/Nepal, Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan
University, Kathmandu Nepal.
Core Team Member, 1997, BirthDeathand Contraception in Nepal, a report prepared for the
Ministry of Population and Environment of Nepal and United Nations Population Fund
(UNFPA)/Nepal, Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
Nepal,
Principal Investigator, 1996, Birth Death and Contraception survey 1996, a Nationally
Representative Sample Survey conducted by Central Department of Population Studies,
Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal for Ministry of Population and Environment of Nepal,
funded by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)/Nepal.
Core Team Member, 1995, Socio-economic and Demographic Survey of Refugees from
Bhutan In Eastern Nepal, (1995) A research report prepared for the United Nation's High
Commissioners for Refugees (UNHVR), Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan
University, Kathmandu, Nepal,
Assistant lecturer, December 1982 – April 1985, Centre for Economic Development and
Administration, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Researchassistant, April 1981 – December 1982, Centre for Economic Development and
Administration, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS
Khanal M. N., Shrestha D.R., Panta P.D., and Mehata S., 2013. Impact of Male Migration on
Contraceptive Use, Unmet Need and FertilityinNepal, Further analysis of the 2011 Nepal
Demographic and Health Survey. Calverton, Maryland, USA: Nepal Ministry of Health and
Population, New ERA, and ICF International.
Tibenda, J., Barker. J AND Pant. P. D., 2009. Measuring Products & Services Performance
through GIS Application, A Pilot Study in Kinondoni, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, HIV
Implementers Meeting, Windhoek, Namibia,
http://www.hivimplementers.com/oralpresentations PDFs12.asp.
Pant, P. D., Shrestha, M & Oyloe, P., 2009, GIS for Mapping Condom Coverage, quality of
coverage and access to condom among women working in HIV Risk Zone in Nepal: A method
to measuring condom performance for strategic planning in combating HIV/AIDS transmission,
http://iussp2009.princeton.edu.
Pant, P. D., Shrestha, M & Oyloe, P., 2008, GIS for Measuring Product Performance and
Strategic Planning: Mapping Condom Coverage, Quality of Coverage and Access to Condoms
in Hot-Zone in Nepal, http://ro.uow.edu.au/insm08/15
Pant, P.D., Subedi, B.K., Pradhan, A., Hulton, L., Matthew, Z., & Maskey, M., 2008,
Investigating recent improvements in maternal health inNepal:further analysis of the 2006
Nepal Demographic and Health Survey, Calverton, Maryland, USA: Macro International INC.
Aryal, R.H., Pathak, R.S., Dottel, B. R. & Pant, P. D., 2008,. A comparative analysis of unmet
need in Nepal:further analysis of the 2006 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey, Calverton,
Maryland, USA: Macro International INC.
Pradhan, A. S. & Pant, P. D., 2007, Trends in demographic and reproductive health indicators
in Nepal, further analysis of the 1996, 2001 and 2006 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey
data, Calverton, Maryland, USA: Macro International INC.
Niraula, B.B. & Pant, P. D., 2000, Gender, Poverty and Development in Nepal, Population and
Development Journal, MOPE, 2000
Pant, P. D., 2000, Levels, Trends and Patterns of Reproductive Health in Nepal, in
Population and Development in Nepal, Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan
University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Pant, P. D., 1999, Socio-economic and Demographic Aspects of Muslims in Nepal, A
Summary of the Research Report, Population and Development Journal, MOPE.
Pant, P. D., 1999, NEPAL KO SWASTHA SEVA: ISTHITI RA SAMASYA (Health services
in Nepal: situation and problem), khula bazar, Nepali rastriya pachhik, Barsa, 1anka 4, 2055
Shrawan 1-15.
Pant, P. D., 1999, Elderly population in Nepal, in SHRADHA-SUMAN, Ministry for Women
and Social Welfare, Nepal.
Pant, P. D., 1999, Child Nutrition and its Correlates in Nepal, in Population and Development
in Nepal, Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Pant, P. D., 1998, Regional variations in infant and child mortality in Nepal, The Journal of
Development Administration, CEDA, Tribhuvan University
Pant, P. D., 1998, Mortality Levels and Trends in Nepal, 1975-95, in Population and
Environment, a Journal of Population and Environment, Ministry of Population and
Environment
Pant, P. D., 1998, Factors Influencing Infant and Child Mortality Decline, Nepal Population
Journal, Population Association of Nepal
Pant, P. D., 1998, Effects of child loss experience on subsequent fertility in Nepal, in
Economic Journal of Nepal, Tribhuvan University.
Pant, P. D., 1998, Determinants of child mortality in Nepal and its intervening mechanisms,
Population and Development Journal, MOPE
Pant, P. D., 1997. Survival Status of the Preceding Child and Mortality Risk to the Index
Sibling, in Nepal Population Journal, Population Association of Nepal.
Majumder, A. K., May, M. & Pant. P. D., 1997, Infant and Child Mortality determinants in
Bangladesh: are they changing, Journal of Biosocial Science.
Pant. P. D. & Acharya L. B., 1997, Health Care Factors Related to Early Infant Survival in
Nepal, in Insight on Family Health Issues in Nepal, Family Health Division, Ministry of Health,
His Majesty’s Government of Nepal & Demographic Health Surveys, Macro International Inc.
Pant, P. D., 1996, The Quality of the Reported Age of Mother, Date of Birth and Death of
Children in the 1976 NFS and the 1986 NFFS data, in Nepal Population Journal, Population
Association of Nepal.
Pant, P. D., 1996, Demographic Determinants of Infant Mortality in Nepal, in Population and
Development in Nepal, Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University,
Kathmandu, Nepal.
Pant, P. D., (1991). New population projection for Nepal, in Economic Journal of Nepal,
Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Pant, P. D., (1991) Effect of Education and Household Characteristics on Infant and Child
Mortality, in Nepal, in Journal of Biosocial Science.
Pant, P. D., (1991). Infant and Child Mortality Levels and an Analysis for the Choice of
Appropriate Model Life Tables for Nepal, CEDA, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal
Pant, P. D., (1987). Socio-economic Consequences of Land Ownership Polarisation in Nepal: A
Case Study of Nemuwatole Village Panchayet of Dhanusha District, WINROCK
SELECTED WORKSHOP/TRAINING CONDUCTED
Training Workshop on Data Analysis using SPSS, GGMS/FHI360, April 20-24, 2015,
Kathmandu, Nepal
Training/workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation on data for decision making,
GGMS/FHI360, 13-15 December, 2013, Pokhara, Nepal
Follow-up Capacity Building Training on Product, Services & Performance Coverage
Monitoring through GIS Application, FHI 360/Indonesia Country Office – Menara Salemba Lt.
3, Jl. Salemba Raya No. 5, Jakarta Pusat, 10440, Indonesia, 21-29 October 2013,
Introduction to Project and ResearchEthics Training, Ghar Ghar Maa Swasthya Project, FHI
360. 2013
Capacity Building Training on Product/Services Performance Coverage Monitoring through
GIS Application, FHI 360/Indonesia Country Office – Menara Salemba Lt. 3, Jl. Salemba Raya
No. 5, Jakarta Pusat, 10440, Indonesia, August, 30-25 September, 2012
Training/workshop on Measuring Products and Services Performance through GIS Application:
T-MARC, Kinondoni, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, 2008,
SELECTED WORKSHOP/TRAINING PARTICIPATED
Workshop on Biostatistics, FHI360, September 22-24, 2014, Kathmandu, Nepal,
Workshop on Impact Evaluation of Population, Health and Nutrition Programs, co-
sponsored by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) and the
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Nepal, organized and
conducted by the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and USAID’s MEASURE
Evaluation project (implemented by the Carolina Population Center, University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA), Nagarkot, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 26 – June 6, 2014
GIS in Public Health Training Workshop, co-sponsored by the Government of Nepal,
Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) and the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) in Nepal, organized and conducted by the Public Health Foundation of
India (PHFI) and USAID’s MEASURE Evaluation project (implemented by the Carolina
Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA), Nagarkot, Kathmandu,
Nepal, 29th-May 3rd April, 2013
Workshop on Monitoring & Evaluation of Population, Health and Nutrition Programs, co-
sponsored by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) and the
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Nepal, organized and
conducted by the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and USAID’s MEASURE
Evaluation project (implemented by the Carolina Population Center, University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA) , December 10 – 14, 2012, Nagarkot, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Monitoring and evaluation for HIV and AIDS in Nepal, Training of Trainer, organized by
UNAIDS and Government of Nepal, January 31- February 3, 2007, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Geographic Information System and Global Positioning System, June 14 – July 2, 2004.
Population Projection and Migration Measurement, conducted by the Centre for Population
Studies, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine at Central Department of Population
Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, October 21–29, 1997.
Training Workshop on Multivariate Methods, conducted by the Centre for Population
Studies, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine at Central Department of Population
Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, November 18–29, 1996.
LANGUAGES
Nepali (Mother tongue); English, (Good reading, good writing and good speaking); Hindi, (Good
reading, good writing and good speaking); Maithali, (Good reading, poor writing and good
speaking)
COUNTRY EXPERIENCE
Nepal, Australia, America, Bangladesh, Tanzania, Indonesia,
CONTRACT ADDRESS
Email: nepal51@gmail.com
Telephone: 977-1-4427254 (Residence), +977-9841525718 (Mobile)
REFERENCES:
Shibesh Chandra Regmi, Ph.D.
Deputy Chief of Party
USAID/ Nepal Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Project
CAMRIS International
Email address: SRegmi@camris.com
Phone: 9801180384
Skype: shibeshregmiwn
Office Address: Naya Basti Marg, House No.78, Baluwatar, Kathmandu
Ms. Lonna B. Shafritz
Senior Technical Advisor, Global Health, Population and Nutrition (GHPN)
FHI 360, 1825 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20009 USA
Tel: +1-202-884-8784
Email: lshafrit@fhi360.org

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Prakash Pant's Professional Summary

  • 1. PRAKASH DEV PANT (PhD) Summary of Professional Experience Prakash D. Pant is a Nepali national actively involved in population, health and social research for more than 30 years. Former Associate Professor at Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University, he has received his PhD in Demography from the Australian National University, Canberra Australia (1991-1994). Moreover, he was a visiting scholar at the Carolina Population Canter (CPC), University of North Carolina, USA. He has worked with several national and overseas institutions. As a technical advisor, he has worked with the Government of Nepal on population and reproductive health studies and several DHS. In addition, he served as a Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor at Family Health International, ResearchDirector at Population Services International/Nepal among others. As a resource person, Dr. Pant has conducted workshop training to project managers, research scholars, and stakeholders to monitor and evaluate family planning and HIV/AIDS program/products/service performance using GIS (Geographic Information System) application in Nepal, Tanzania, and Indonesia. Dr. Pant has worked as a social science researcher and teacher for about 25 years at Tribhuvan University, in Nepal. He has also worked as a consultant for various I/NGOs and international donor agencies in Nepal. Throughout his career, Dr. Pant has actively designed, conducted and coordinated a number of trainings and socioeconomic and demographic surveys. He has working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Epi-Info, SPSS, STATA and ArcGIS. Dr. Pant has numerous publications in both national and international, including peer reviewed, journals. His selected publications/research studies include: Family Planning, Reproductive Health and, Maternal and Child Health, Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Survey in 49 Hill and Mountain Districts: A Comparative Analysis (2015); Impact of Male Migration on Contraceptive Use, Unmet Need and Fertility in Nepal (2013); Investigating Recent Improvements in Maternal Health in Nepal (2008); A comparative Analysis of Unmet Need in Nepal (2008); Child Nutrition and its Correlates in Nepal (1999); Determinants of Child Mortality in Nepal and its Intervening Mechanisms (1998). He has also extensively used Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data from Nepal. Recently, Dr. Pant was also involved as a technical advisor to the Government of Nepal on DHS data analysis and served as a chapter reviewer for the family planning section of the 2011 DHS. Until May 31, 2016, he was working on EGRP IE Baseline Survey data collection quality assurance unannounced, direct field observation as a Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (Short-term consultant), on USAID/Nepal Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Project, Kathmandu Nepal. And currently he is with MITRA Samaj (A national level NGO) in the capacity of chairperson and Senior M&E Advisor.
  • 2. EDUCATION  Ph.D., Demography, the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, 1991-1996  M. A., Demography, the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, 1988-1989  MBA, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, 1978-1981. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (Short term consultant), March 8, 2016 through May 31, 2016. USAID/Nepal Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Project, Kathmandu Nepal. Tasks Carry out EGRP IE Baseline Survey data collection quality assurance unannounced, direct field observation:  Field Quality Control Procedures: o Organization of field teams provides adequate supervision/management o Validation (back-check) procedures are included o Field procedures includes proper tracking of sample and response rates: documentation of in-field sampling procedures (e.g. random selection of students within each classroom), proper use of disposition codes o Interviewer feedback process is documented and used o Proper use of unique ID codes for schools, students, etc, to allow for triangulation of data o Mechanisms for reporting to Central Office/Level of supervision from Central Office is adequate o Schedule for validation, tracking and interviewer feedback reports is clear  Data Collection Field Report o Data collection process and issues encountered during field period are documented (organization and structure of field teams, dates of field report, final response rates, reasons for non-response, challenges encountered and solutions) Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant (Short term consultant), October 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016, USAID/Nepal Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Project, Kathmandu Nepal Tasks  Provide subject matter expertise to the Health for Life team as requested while finalizing the evaluation work plan including the data collection instruments, evaluation briefings, and the evaluation report;
  • 3.  Provide oversight while collecting and analyzing quantitative/qualitative data collected from the field through different tools as proposed in the evaluation work plan and requested by CAMRIS;  Interview key stakeholders as identified and outlined in the evaluation work plan and requested by CAMRTS;  Lead the process of running statistical software to analyze data and produce necessary graphs/charts for inclusion in the final report;  Offer backstopping support to the Nepal MEL Team Leader in preparing the PowerPoint presentation of findings and conclusions to the Mission as well as other external stakeholders and key partners;  Provide assistance to the Nepal MEL Team Leader in drafting and finalizing the evaluation report, incorporating feedback and addressing queries put forth by the Nepal MEL Project Office or the USAID/Nepal Mission; and  Support the team in any ad hoc activities as requested by the Nepal MEL Team Leader or the Health for Life evaluation team members. Senior Evaluation Specialist (Short term consultant), August 17, 2015-September 30, 2015. USAID/Nepal Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Project, Kathmandu Nepal. Tasks The evaluation study will measure changes in early grade reading skills attributable to the EGRP through the use of an impact evaluation methodology involving baseline, midterm and end-line surveys of treatment and control groups of pupils in grades one through three in a representative sample of up to 16 target districts and an additional number of additional counterfactual areas to be determined. The objective of this work order is to develop the IE design and work plan as defined in the Prime Contract for the Project. The consultant will support, in the design of the evaluation by providing specific expertise on IE design, sampling and survey requirements. The consultant and the Dr. Evans will work with USAID D03 team leads and senior management of the EGRP activity. They will plan the establishment of a counterfactual area and robust baseline data collection before evaluation activities begin, including control and treatment group selection and sampling design. They will complete a draft IE design and work plan for submission to the Mission. Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, September, 2010-July 2015. AED/Family Health International, Ghar Ghar Maa Swasthya Project, Kathmandu, Nepal. USAID/Nepal’s Ghar Ghar Maa Swasthya (GGMS), or “Healthy Homes”, project seeks to assist the Government of Nepal (GON) to expand the depth, reach, and impact of the private sector in social marketing for familyplanning(FP), maternalandchildhealth(MCH), and HIV/AIDS prevention. Key GGMS program outcomes include: 1. Increased sales of quality family planning services and selected maternal and child health services in rural and hard to reach areas
  • 4. 2. Increased sales of HIV/AIDS/STI prevention measures and treatment services in designated “hot zones” 3. Increased profit from sale of selected public health commodities 4. Selected strategic behaviors are changed with regard to the public health issues addressed with CRS products Job Description: Oversee monitoring and evaluation activities for the USAID-funded Ghar Ghar Maa Swasthya (GGMS) project (on family planning/MCH and HIV/AIDS) . Define indicators, establishing baseline figures and targets, and tracking progress. Conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the viability of introducing new products and/or services into the Nepal market. Conduct routine market assessments and evaluations for existing and new products including: formative research; pre-testing of communications concepts and materials; knowledge attitude, perception, and behavior baseline and tracking studies; pricing studies; and retail audits, GIS mapping. Conduct training and capacity-building activities for GGMS partners on monitoring and evaluation strategies and planning, including the design and execution of research studies and data analysis. Research Experience Principle Investigator, 2015, Family Planning, Reproductive Health and, Maternal and Child Health, Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Survey in 49 Hil and Mountain Districts: A Comparative Analysis: 2011-2015, Ghar Ghar Maa Swasthya (GGMS) Project, FHI 360, Nepal. Principle Investigator, , 2013, Measuring Quality of Service Delivery through Sangini Franchising Outlets, Ghar Ghar Maa Swasthya (GGMS) Project,FHI 360, Nepal Principle Investigator, 2012, A Study of Condom Coverage and Access in Hot Zones with GIS Mapping, 2011, Round -1, Family Health International, January 2012 Principle Investigator, 2011, Family Planning, Maternal and Child Health, Menstruation and Water Disinfection in 49 Hill and Mountain Districts: Results of Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Product Usage (KAP) Survey, Unpublished report, Family Health International Researcher, 2010, Incorporating Zinc into Diarrhea Treatment Practices among Caregivers in Nepal, N-MARC, Kathmandu, Nepal Monitoring, Evaluation and ResearchAdvisor, October 2007 – April 2010. Mitra Samaj, Nepal Social Marketing and Franchising Project, Kathmandu, Nepal. Job Description: Seconded to the USAID-funded Nepal Social Marketing and Franchising (AED/N-MARC) project as Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (MER) Advisor ((on family planning/MCH and HIV/AIDS). Oversee the implementation of research studies to monitor and evaluate project performance towards achieving desired outcomes. These studies included knowledge, attitudes and practices surveys for oral contraceptive pills, zinc and ORS use among mothers of children
  • 5. under five and HIV/AIDS and condom use among most-at risk populations. In addition, introduced GIS mapping as a research tool to monitor and plan condom social marketing interventions. Research Experience Principle Investigator, 2009, GIS Study for Measuring Levels and Trends in Condom Coverage, Quality of Coverage and Access to Condoms in HIV risk zones of Nepal (Round III), N-MARC, Kathmandu, Nepal Principle Investigator, 2008, GIS Mapping of Franchising Network Product and Service Performance and Coverage in Nepal, N-MARC, Kathmandu, Nepal Consultant, 2008, Measuring Products and Services Performance through GIS Application: A Pilot Study in Kinondoni, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Principle Investigator, 2008, Using GIS for Measuring Product Performance and Strategic Planning: Mapping Condom Coverage, Quality of coverage and Access to Condom among Women Working in HIV Risk Zones in Nepal, (Round II), AED/N-MARC, Kathmandu, Nepal. Principle Investigator, 2007, Using GIS for Measuring Product Performance and Strategic Planning: Mapping Condom Coverage, Quality of coverage and Access to Condom among Women Working in HIV Risk Zones in Nepal, (Round I), N-MARC, Kathmandu, Nepal. Consultant, 2007, Estimation of people living with HIV AIDS in Nepal, NCASC/UNAIDS, GoN, Nepal Consultant, 2007, Nepal Human Development Report 2007: Empowerment and Poverty Reduction, United Nations Development Program, Kathmandu Nepal Chapter Writer, 2007, Maternal, adult, infant and child mortality, 2006 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey, Calverton, Maryland, USA: Macro International INC. Principal Investigator, 2007, End-Line evaluation of the Safe Motherhood Innovation Project (SMIP), implemented by ADRA/Nepal in six districts in Eastern Development Regions of Nepal. ResearchDirector, June 2003 – May, 2006. Population Service International/Nepal (PSI/N), Buddhanilkantha, Nepal Job Description: Oversee and supervised all research activities (Demographic, Reproductive health, Family Planning/MCH and HIV/AIDS); developed annual research plans and budgets; coordinated research strategies, methodologies, protocols, procedures, practices, and publishing; conducted relevant research for social marketing projects; designed protocols for research studies including KAP surveys and other behavioral research, focus group discussions, market research and materials pre- and post-testing; analyzed data from studies, make programmatic recommendations, and write research reports suitable for international presentation. Contributed to the development of marketing and strategic plans; made recommendations for further studies to enhance the impact of social marketing programs. Supervise evaluated, trained, and suggest areas for professional development of the Research Department staff; assist in identifying,
  • 6. recruiting, and retaining effective staff members. Worked on GIS for strategic planning; strengthened the capacity of the partners on research, monitoring and evaluation by providing skills and support needed; identified challenges and bottlenecks to the planning and implementation of the social marketing action plans. Research Experience Principal Investigator, 2006, Market Research Omnibus Survey: Nepal Police Uniform Force, a HIV/AIDS risk behavior tracking study, Population Services International/Nepal, Buddhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal Principal investigator, 2006, Market Research Omnibus Survey: Clients of Known High Risk Meeting Places in Nepal, a HIV/AIDS risk behavior tracking study, Population Services International/Nepal, Buddhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal Principal Investigator, 2006, Market Research Omnibus Survey: Female Sex Workers in Known High Risk Meeting Places in Nepal (Round 2), a HIV/AIDS risk behavior tracking study, Population Services International/Nepal, Buddhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal Principal Investigator, 2005, Team member: Market Research Omnibus Survey: Female Sex Workers in Known High Risk Meeting Places in Nepal (Round 1), a HIV/AIDS risk behavior tracking study, Population Services International/Nepal, Buddhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal Consultant, 2004, Nepal Human Development Report 2004: Empowerment and Poverty Reduction” United Nations Development Program, Kathmandu Nepal Principal Investigator, 2003, Antenatal Iron Supplementation Programme in Nepal, A Baseline Survey for Micro-Nutrient Intake, New-ERA, Kathmandu Nepal Technical Advisor (core team member), 2003, A Baseline Survey for Population and Reproductive Health Integrated (PARHI) Project” UNFPA, Kathmandu Nepal In-country Researcherfor Nepal [Part-time], 1999-2002, Monitoring and Evaluation, Regional Dimension Project, EC/UNFPA Initiative for Reproductive Health in Asia, LSHTM/NIDI. Job Description: Provide in-country assistance to partner projects in monitoring and evaluation of RHI (Reproductive Health Initiative) activities under the supervision of the UNFPA Representative and in close collaboration with the Centre for Population Studies, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (CPS/LSHTM), the Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute (NIDI), and the RHI Umbrella Project Advisor. Specific tasks were: Carryout qualitative and quantitative research on fertility, mortality and adolescent reproductive health to measure and monitor program performance and to assist the program coordinator, provide assistance and feedback to NGO partners, discuss preliminary findings with NGO partners and Umbrella Project Advisors, assist partner NGOs in the design of end-line evaluation studies. Associate Professor, January 2000 – June 2003, Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • 7. Job Description: Teach demographic analysis (Fertility, mortality, migration, reproductive health, family planning and child mortality/morbidity) and research methods to masters-level students, supervise dissertations, conduct training on population and development to stakeholders, teachers and HMG employees, carry out academic and policy research. Lecturer, April 1995 – January 2000, Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal Job Description: Teach demographic analysis and research methods (Fertility, mortality, migration, reproductive health, family planning and child mortality/morbidity) to masters-level students, supervise dissertations, conduct training on population and development to stakeholders, teachers and HMG employees, carry out academic and policy research. Research Experience Team of Authors, 2002, Nepal Human Development Report 2001: Poverty Reduction and Governance” United Nations Development Program, Kathmandu Nepal Core Team Member, 2001, Understanding the access, Demand and Utilization of Health Services by Rural Women in Nepal and their Constraints, Samanata, an Institute for Social and Gender Equality, Lalitpur, Nepal Senior Consultant, 2000, A Study of Migration in Kathmandu Municipality, A research report prepared for the Ministry of Population and Environment, His Majesty's Government of Nepal, Centre for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal Project Coordinator, 2000, Socio-Economic and Cultural Constrains in Implication of Legal age at Marriage in Nepal, A research report prepared for the Ministry of Population and Environment, His Majesty's Government of Nepal, Centre for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal Core Team Member, 2000, Low Birth Weight Prevalence and Associated Factors in Four Regions of Nepal (A Multi Hospital Based Study), UNICEF Nepal and MIRA. Principal Investigator, 2000, Nepal Population Report, 2000, Ministry of Population and Environment (MOPE), His Majesty’s Government of Nepal Project coordinator, 1999, Socio-economic and Demographic Aspects of Muslims in Nepal, A research report prepared for the Ministry of Population and Environment, His Majesty's Government of Nepal, Centre for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal. Core Team Member, 1999, Focus Group Study on Reproductive Health in Nepal from Socio- Cultural Perspective, Samanata, an Institute for Social and Gender Equality, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • 8. Lecturer, April 1985 – March 1995, Centre for Economic Development and Administration, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal Job Description: Assist policy and academic research to supervisor, prepare study tools and carry out data collection and data analysis, and prepare study report and present study findings to stakeholders and academicians. Research Experience Principal Investigator, 1998, The Influence of Macro-Economic Variables on Fertility and Mortality in Nepal, A report prepared for UNFPA/Nepal, Kathmandu Nepal. Core Team Member, 1998, The Contributions of Trained TBAs in Nepal, Family Health Division, Department of Health Services, HMG and CEDA, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu. Core Team Member, 1998, Nepal Human Development Report 1998, A report prepared for United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Nepal South Asia Centre (NESAC), Kathmandu Nepal. Core Team Member, 1998, Further Analysis Report on Antenatal, Delivery, Postnatal Services, Literacy and Polio Coverage, Nepal Multiple Indicator Surveillance, (fifth cycle), NPC and CBS, HMG. Core Team Member, 1998, Baseline study on HMG, UNFPA Support to the Health Sector (NEP/97/P02/P03/P04), (Main text and ANNEXES: 2 Volumes), A report prepared for Family Health Division, Department of Health, Ministry of Health, NECMAC, Kathmandu Nepal. Senior Consultant, 1997, Fertility and Mortality Study, A research report prepared for the Ministry of Population and Environment, His Majesty's Government of Nepal, Centre for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA), Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal Core Team Member, 1997, Follow-up Survey Report on Birth and Death Dynamics in Nepal, A report prepared for the Ministry of Population and Environment of Nepal and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)/Nepal, Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal. Core Team Member, 1997, BirthDeathand Contraception in Nepal, a report prepared for the Ministry of Population and Environment of Nepal and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)/Nepal, Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal, Principal Investigator, 1996, Birth Death and Contraception survey 1996, a Nationally Representative Sample Survey conducted by Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal for Ministry of Population and Environment of Nepal, funded by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)/Nepal. Core Team Member, 1995, Socio-economic and Demographic Survey of Refugees from Bhutan In Eastern Nepal, (1995) A research report prepared for the United Nation's High
  • 9. Commissioners for Refugees (UNHVR), Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, Assistant lecturer, December 1982 – April 1985, Centre for Economic Development and Administration, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal Researchassistant, April 1981 – December 1982, Centre for Economic Development and Administration, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal RESEARCH/PUBLICATIONS Khanal M. N., Shrestha D.R., Panta P.D., and Mehata S., 2013. Impact of Male Migration on Contraceptive Use, Unmet Need and FertilityinNepal, Further analysis of the 2011 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey. Calverton, Maryland, USA: Nepal Ministry of Health and Population, New ERA, and ICF International. Tibenda, J., Barker. J AND Pant. P. D., 2009. Measuring Products & Services Performance through GIS Application, A Pilot Study in Kinondoni, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, HIV Implementers Meeting, Windhoek, Namibia, http://www.hivimplementers.com/oralpresentations PDFs12.asp. Pant, P. D., Shrestha, M & Oyloe, P., 2009, GIS for Mapping Condom Coverage, quality of coverage and access to condom among women working in HIV Risk Zone in Nepal: A method to measuring condom performance for strategic planning in combating HIV/AIDS transmission, http://iussp2009.princeton.edu. Pant, P. D., Shrestha, M & Oyloe, P., 2008, GIS for Measuring Product Performance and Strategic Planning: Mapping Condom Coverage, Quality of Coverage and Access to Condoms in Hot-Zone in Nepal, http://ro.uow.edu.au/insm08/15 Pant, P.D., Subedi, B.K., Pradhan, A., Hulton, L., Matthew, Z., & Maskey, M., 2008, Investigating recent improvements in maternal health inNepal:further analysis of the 2006 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey, Calverton, Maryland, USA: Macro International INC. Aryal, R.H., Pathak, R.S., Dottel, B. R. & Pant, P. D., 2008,. A comparative analysis of unmet need in Nepal:further analysis of the 2006 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey, Calverton, Maryland, USA: Macro International INC. Pradhan, A. S. & Pant, P. D., 2007, Trends in demographic and reproductive health indicators in Nepal, further analysis of the 1996, 2001 and 2006 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey data, Calverton, Maryland, USA: Macro International INC. Niraula, B.B. & Pant, P. D., 2000, Gender, Poverty and Development in Nepal, Population and Development Journal, MOPE, 2000 Pant, P. D., 2000, Levels, Trends and Patterns of Reproductive Health in Nepal, in Population and Development in Nepal, Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. Pant, P. D., 1999, Socio-economic and Demographic Aspects of Muslims in Nepal, A Summary of the Research Report, Population and Development Journal, MOPE.
  • 10. Pant, P. D., 1999, NEPAL KO SWASTHA SEVA: ISTHITI RA SAMASYA (Health services in Nepal: situation and problem), khula bazar, Nepali rastriya pachhik, Barsa, 1anka 4, 2055 Shrawan 1-15. Pant, P. D., 1999, Elderly population in Nepal, in SHRADHA-SUMAN, Ministry for Women and Social Welfare, Nepal. Pant, P. D., 1999, Child Nutrition and its Correlates in Nepal, in Population and Development in Nepal, Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. Pant, P. D., 1998, Regional variations in infant and child mortality in Nepal, The Journal of Development Administration, CEDA, Tribhuvan University Pant, P. D., 1998, Mortality Levels and Trends in Nepal, 1975-95, in Population and Environment, a Journal of Population and Environment, Ministry of Population and Environment Pant, P. D., 1998, Factors Influencing Infant and Child Mortality Decline, Nepal Population Journal, Population Association of Nepal Pant, P. D., 1998, Effects of child loss experience on subsequent fertility in Nepal, in Economic Journal of Nepal, Tribhuvan University. Pant, P. D., 1998, Determinants of child mortality in Nepal and its intervening mechanisms, Population and Development Journal, MOPE Pant, P. D., 1997. Survival Status of the Preceding Child and Mortality Risk to the Index Sibling, in Nepal Population Journal, Population Association of Nepal. Majumder, A. K., May, M. & Pant. P. D., 1997, Infant and Child Mortality determinants in Bangladesh: are they changing, Journal of Biosocial Science. Pant. P. D. & Acharya L. B., 1997, Health Care Factors Related to Early Infant Survival in Nepal, in Insight on Family Health Issues in Nepal, Family Health Division, Ministry of Health, His Majesty’s Government of Nepal & Demographic Health Surveys, Macro International Inc. Pant, P. D., 1996, The Quality of the Reported Age of Mother, Date of Birth and Death of Children in the 1976 NFS and the 1986 NFFS data, in Nepal Population Journal, Population Association of Nepal. Pant, P. D., 1996, Demographic Determinants of Infant Mortality in Nepal, in Population and Development in Nepal, Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. Pant, P. D., (1991). New population projection for Nepal, in Economic Journal of Nepal, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal. Pant, P. D., (1991) Effect of Education and Household Characteristics on Infant and Child Mortality, in Nepal, in Journal of Biosocial Science. Pant, P. D., (1991). Infant and Child Mortality Levels and an Analysis for the Choice of Appropriate Model Life Tables for Nepal, CEDA, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu Nepal
  • 11. Pant, P. D., (1987). Socio-economic Consequences of Land Ownership Polarisation in Nepal: A Case Study of Nemuwatole Village Panchayet of Dhanusha District, WINROCK SELECTED WORKSHOP/TRAINING CONDUCTED Training Workshop on Data Analysis using SPSS, GGMS/FHI360, April 20-24, 2015, Kathmandu, Nepal Training/workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation on data for decision making, GGMS/FHI360, 13-15 December, 2013, Pokhara, Nepal Follow-up Capacity Building Training on Product, Services & Performance Coverage Monitoring through GIS Application, FHI 360/Indonesia Country Office – Menara Salemba Lt. 3, Jl. Salemba Raya No. 5, Jakarta Pusat, 10440, Indonesia, 21-29 October 2013, Introduction to Project and ResearchEthics Training, Ghar Ghar Maa Swasthya Project, FHI 360. 2013 Capacity Building Training on Product/Services Performance Coverage Monitoring through GIS Application, FHI 360/Indonesia Country Office – Menara Salemba Lt. 3, Jl. Salemba Raya No. 5, Jakarta Pusat, 10440, Indonesia, August, 30-25 September, 2012 Training/workshop on Measuring Products and Services Performance through GIS Application: T-MARC, Kinondoni, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, 2008, SELECTED WORKSHOP/TRAINING PARTICIPATED Workshop on Biostatistics, FHI360, September 22-24, 2014, Kathmandu, Nepal, Workshop on Impact Evaluation of Population, Health and Nutrition Programs, co- sponsored by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Nepal, organized and conducted by the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and USAID’s MEASURE Evaluation project (implemented by the Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA), Nagarkot, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 26 – June 6, 2014 GIS in Public Health Training Workshop, co-sponsored by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Nepal, organized and conducted by the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and USAID’s MEASURE Evaluation project (implemented by the Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA), Nagarkot, Kathmandu, Nepal, 29th-May 3rd April, 2013 Workshop on Monitoring & Evaluation of Population, Health and Nutrition Programs, co- sponsored by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Nepal, organized and conducted by the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) and USAID’s MEASURE Evaluation project (implemented by the Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA) , December 10 – 14, 2012, Nagarkot, Kathmandu, Nepal.
  • 12. Monitoring and evaluation for HIV and AIDS in Nepal, Training of Trainer, organized by UNAIDS and Government of Nepal, January 31- February 3, 2007, Kathmandu, Nepal. Geographic Information System and Global Positioning System, June 14 – July 2, 2004. Population Projection and Migration Measurement, conducted by the Centre for Population Studies, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine at Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, October 21–29, 1997. Training Workshop on Multivariate Methods, conducted by the Centre for Population Studies, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine at Central Department of Population Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, November 18–29, 1996. LANGUAGES Nepali (Mother tongue); English, (Good reading, good writing and good speaking); Hindi, (Good reading, good writing and good speaking); Maithali, (Good reading, poor writing and good speaking) COUNTRY EXPERIENCE Nepal, Australia, America, Bangladesh, Tanzania, Indonesia, CONTRACT ADDRESS Email: nepal51@gmail.com Telephone: 977-1-4427254 (Residence), +977-9841525718 (Mobile) REFERENCES: Shibesh Chandra Regmi, Ph.D. Deputy Chief of Party USAID/ Nepal Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Project CAMRIS International Email address: SRegmi@camris.com Phone: 9801180384 Skype: shibeshregmiwn Office Address: Naya Basti Marg, House No.78, Baluwatar, Kathmandu Ms. Lonna B. Shafritz Senior Technical Advisor, Global Health, Population and Nutrition (GHPN) FHI 360, 1825 Connecticut Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20009 USA Tel: +1-202-884-8784 Email: lshafrit@fhi360.org