The Alternative Foundation proudly presents the second edition of its flagship bilingual publication, The Alternative: Facts and Thoughts (2025), themed “Use of Technology & AI in Nepal: Innovations, Impacts, and Transformation.” Building on the success of the 2023 edition, this year’s publication delves into how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are shaping Nepal’s socio-political, economic, and governance systems. With contributions from scholars, technologists, policymakers, and activists, the book offers a critical and forward-looking examination of AI’s potential and challenges across diverse sectors from governance and agriculture to education, climate change, and indigenous knowledge. Grounded in the Foundation’s vision of fostering scientific culture, equity, and transformation, this edition aims to inspire inclusive, ethical, and locally rooted technological futures for Nepal.

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