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Prem
Bahadur Singh, MA & Post Graduation (UK), B. COM (Bangalore)
President/Senior Consultant, ODC Inc.
prem.singh@wfp.org
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As a founding member of ODC, Mr. Prem Bahadur Singh has played
a significant role in guiding the growth of ODC Inc. His foresight,
dedication and strong advocacy to ethical issues in development
have contributed significantly to ODC Inc. adopting a culture
of "People First."
Mr. Singh strongly believes that for development to be sustainable
the people (stakeholders) must be at the core of the process.
Mr. Singh has a Post Graduate Diploma in Development Economics
& Masters Degree in Rural Development Planning from the
University of East Anglia, Norwich in UK. He has been involved
in formulating, implementing and monitoring poverty alleviation
programmes in rural Nepal since the 1980's. His expertise
is in participatory development planning, especially in rural
settings. Believing firmly in decentralisation & bottom
up approach that sustainable & effective poverty alleviation
should start at grassroots level with active participation
of stakeholders. Mr. Singh has spent over 27 years of his
career in development working with grassroots organisations
and has traveled extensively 73 districts of rural Nepal.
He has contributed significantly to the development sector
through continual efforts in analysing and disseminating information
on poverty alleviation and possible alternatives and its difficulties
to development practitioners/ organisations in Nepal and abroad.
He is currently the Head of Sub Office Dadeldhura for the
United Nations World Food Programme.
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Ken
Afful, PhD (UK), MSc (AMP)(UK), MCMI (UK)
Executive Chairman/Senior OD/CD Practitioner, ODC Inc.
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Dr. Ken Afful has over 30 years of international experience
as an organisation development (OD)/Capacity Development (CD)
Practitioner, a Development Economist, Educationist and a
Behavioural scientist. He has provided training and consultancy
services to organisations in the development, corporate and
public service sectors in the Asia Pacific region region (Nepal,
Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan ,Sri Lanka, Thailand and Fiji)
as well as in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, the United
Kingdom, Denmark and Spain. He has worked with organisational
leaders and practitioners to improve behaviour at the work
place. He has actively guided organisations in the formulation
and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes.
Dr. Afful's experience in Asial spans over 20 years and covers
organisations in the development, private (profit and not
for profit) and service sectors. Dr. Afful has travelled extensively
across Nepal covering over 50 of the 75 districts in the line
of duty. For several years Ken was a professor of Organisational
Behaviour (OB) & OD at Kathmandu University's School of
Management. He has also managed organisations in the private
sector (profit and non-profit) including commodity suppliers
and educational institutions in Nepal and abroad.
At ODC inc. Dr Afful's core responsibility is to lead the
three organisations (Organisation Development Centre (ODC),
Institute of Development Management Studies (IDMS) and Sansthagat
Bikas Consultancy Kendra (SBCK)) as Executive Chairman under
the umbrella of ODC Inc.'s. Dr. Afful is responsible strategic
management of the three organisations. His specific responsibilities
include leading the strategic direction of ODC Inc. including;
enhancing internal and external relations, managing, ODC Inc's.
key strategic businesses, enhancing relations with national
and international clientele/partners and to expand our services
to a wider market. Dr. Afful is also the coordinator of the
Publications and Research Unit of Institute of Development
Management Studies (IDMS) and the Chairperson of 'The Organisation'
magazine to which he makes regular contributions.
Dr. Afful has published several books, research papers, manuals
and other literature on management, development economics
and behaviour in organisations. Dr. Afful holds a PhD. in
Development Economics from Lancaster University, U.K., an
MSc (Advanced Management Programme) from Danbury Management
Centre, (now University of East London), a Postgraduate Diploma
in Management Studies from Dundee College of Technology, Scotland,
and a Certificate in International Business Strategy from
the London School of Economics and Political Sciences (LSE).
Dr. Afful also holds Certificates and Advanced Certificates
in Education and Training from Ghana and the UK. Dr. Afful
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Mr. Mohan Das Manandhar, is the senior most executive leader
and a founding member of Organisation Development Center Incorporated
(ODC Inc.). He is also the Head of Ace Institute of Management-a
learning institute that offers graduate and post graduate
courses in business and management.
An expert in Development Management, Organisational Behaviour
(OB) and Organisation Development (OD), Mr. Manandhar has
acquired 25 years of hands-on experience in the development
sector, academia and the industrial sector in Nepal including
Ministries, multi-laterals, bi-laterals, INGOs and several
countries in the North and in the South. Mr. Manandhar was
associated with Kathmandu University where he served in various
capacities from Associate Professor of OB, OD and Financial
Management to Acting Dean. He has also been a visiting faculty
member at Lancaster University (UK).
Mr. Manandhar's core expertise is in supporting policy-making
initiatives and designing programmes and projects for various
development partners. He has conducted several evaluations,
reviews and assessments of programmes and partner organisations
in development and has led change management processes and
OD interventions. He has also provided services in management
development and training to senior executives and managers
in various organisations in the South including Bangladesh
(UNFPA), Laos (SNV) and Nepal (HMG/N, donors, NGOs/INGOs).
He has published books, papers, articles and case studies
in the area of OB, Entrepreneurship, HRM, OD and Management.
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Ms. Gurung has a degree in Economics and Resource Management
from the Agricultural University of Norway. During her involvement
with ODC, she has developed expertise in the fields of organisation
development, management, research, training and consultancy.
She has carried out OD interventions and competency development
programmes of varied scopes for different organisations, including
ministries and departments of government, multilateral and
bilateral agencies and INGOs and NGOs. She has been involved
in programme design and management, evaluations, reviews and
assessments of development programmes/projects including organisation
analysis and studies on partnership and strengthening of partners
in the development sector. Her interest in development economics
has been reflected in her pursuit of socio-economic research
and community development, in particular strengthening community
level organisations. Her expertise in human resource development,
training and facilitation has led her to international exposure
in the South East Asia and East African Region for SNV and
in Bangladesh for UNFPA.
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Krishna
Hari Thapa, MBA (India)
Director (Programmes and Field Operations)/
Senior CD Practitioners, ODC Inc.
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Mr. Thapa is one of the founding members of ODC Inc. Over
his 16 years in the development sector, Mr. Thapa has managed
and coordinated programmes and activities in large and small
organisations including performance development systems for
various health and development organisations. What motivates
Mr. Thapa in his work is mainly the feedback he receives at
field level: “The smile on the faces of the community
people when we work with them as change agents – not
as experts”. As a consultant, Mr. Thapa attempts to
maintain a balance in research, training and consulting –
to ensure that each is current and that each provides a source
and outlet for practical ideas in supporting organisations
and individuals. His interests and areas of expertise include
supporting communities and organisations in bringing about
social change and transformation, decentralisation, group
dynamics and career counselling.
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Ms. Singh's area of interest is in strategic management; specifically
the exploration and analysis of current management practices
and approaches in development. She also has keen interest
in the practical application of Organisation Behaviour and
aspires to develop special expertise in the area. At ODC Inc.,
she has been involved in conducting research, assessment studies,
placements and facilitation in management training programmes.
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Ms. Shrestha specialises in Organisation Development (OD)
and Human Resource Management. At ODC Inc., she has augmented
her interest in OD and Social Research with assignments in
OD Process Consultation, Human Resource Management and Action
Research. According to Ms. Shrestha, "Philosophy of placing
people at the core is put to practice at ODC Inc. This together
with the constantly and consciously promoted learning environment
and the feeling that every single assignment is an opportunity
to make a meaningful contribution in people's life propels
me to strive towards personal and professional excellence".
Ms. Shrestha's contribution includes research, reviews, program
assessment/ evaluations and facilitation of OD interventions
such as organisational assessment, developing capacity development
strategies including facilitation of strategic planning process.
She has also supported development sector organisations in
their Human Resource Management such as recruitment and outplacement,
designing HR systems and policies (performance appraisal system,
personal policies etc) as well as facilitating individual
and organisational learning by developing and facilitating
a number of learning and competency development programmes
(both in-house and tailor made).
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Ms. Bhattarai, a sociology graduate from Tribhuwan University,
has been involved in organisational research assignments,
impact evaluations, organisation assessment studies and management
trainings for various organisations in the development sector.
She holds substantial knowledge on the gender issues (social
inclusion) in the current Nepali context. Ms. Bhattarai has
coordinated a number of research, learning and development
programmes and also facilitated learning sessions and workshops
for organisations and supported strategic planning processes
of different organisations including those working at the
grassroots.
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Ms. Silwal, an MBA graduate from Ace Institute of Management
has special interest in Organisational Development, and the
dynamics of organisational complexities in the development
management practices. Joining ODC Inc. has accentuated her
specialisation in OD & Human Resource Development. She
strongly believes in developing healthy organisations through
people. She has been involved in carrying out OD interventions,
Organisational Review and Evaluations. Her direct human resource
experiences include design, coordination and delivery of different
learning programmes aimed at developing managerial and leadership
competencies. Having a keen interest in Human Resources Management,
Ms. Silwal participates in placement services (recruitment)
carried by ODC for various organisations in the development
sector.
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Ms. Nepal is a MBA graduate and specialises in Sales and Marketing.
She has been involved in consultancy assignments for more
then four years. Her major interest lies in training and facilitation
and recruitment. She has good experience in human resource
placement services for various developmental organisations;
designing, coordinating and facilitating training programmes
and workshops for different organisations; conducting reviews,
evaluations, researches and working in the publication department.
She believes that the ODC has been a staircase to learning
and has helped her to sharpen the skills and knowledge with
every assignment.
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Mr. Maharjan is one of the founding members of ODC. As the
logistics/procurement manager at ODC Inc., he oversees all
logistics and procurement activities including liaising, providing
administrative support and material management. The social
philosophy prevailing in ODC Inc. is one of the things that
motivate Mr. Maharjan in his work. He is sure that whatever
challenge ODC Inc. faces, the organisation will manage due
to the commitment and positive thinking of all the members:
"But we will have to work harder than the past decade!"
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Ms. Shrestha has been supporting financial and administrative
management of three institutions under ODC Inc. for last three
years. Her work includes dealing with clients and coordinating
Operation Division. Ms. Shrestha enjoys the unique culture
and working environment at ODC Inc.; she appreciates the support
of her colleagues. She is pursuing her Master's Degree in
Management.
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Mr. Maharjan is Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
on Windows Server 2003. As the Information, Communication
and Technology (ICT) Officer, Mr. Maharjan is in-charge of
administrating all ICT needs of ODC Inc. and the three sister
organisations. He oversees the smooth functioning of ICT aids
including software installation and upgrades, maintenance,
and troubleshooting. He provides drafting assistance and technical
support in the layout and design of all publications of ODC
Inc., including the quarterly publication The Organisation
magazine. Mr. Maharjan has also facilitated learning
sessions on technical skills; specifically MS office application
software such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel and use of email
and the Internet.
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Mr. Maharjan has been working at ODC as a Programme Associate.
Prior to that, he was working as ICT Associate. Mr. Maharjan
provides technical and programme management support to ODC's
regular training programmes and various studies. What he likes
about ODC's culture is that one learns something new everyday
at ODC and another is people at ODC do not display
hierarchy.
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Mr. Rengmi has been working with ODC from last 6 years. Since
then he was working as Office Assistant and helping and supporting
ODC in its administration and operations. Currently he is supporting
in IT. Mr. Rengmi main interest is in IT & Rural Development.
Being a member of ODC team helped him to grow and enhance his
career.
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Ms. Pun is a BBA graduate from University of Southern Queensland
and specialises in Business Administration. Her major interest
lies in HR management. At ODC she is a part of publication
team, mostly involved in the Organisation magazine. She also
has been involved in coordinating Social Inclusion Research
Fund's operations- organizing workshops and conferences. Part
of her responsibilities is to assist in human resource placement
services of ODC. Working at ODC Inc. has been for her a great
learning adventure.
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Ms. Shankar
is from Terathum in far eastern Nepal. She is Education graduate
from Tribhuvan University (soon to become M.Ed.) and having
teaching background she thought that a career in social field
was improper for her though she always dreamt about it. And
'A dream, dreamt hard enough, can be made a reality'. Her
ambition of becoming a 'development professional' became possible
when Organisation Development Center announced Young Professional
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Mr. Magar has Master's Degree in Economics
and Rural Development, and Post Graduate Degree of Education
(PGDE) in Economics and Educational Administration. He has
professional experience in social science research and facilitation
of trainings/workshops related to the organisation development
sector.
His keen interest is in research and development economics
as ingredients of community development. His philosophy is
'Honesty in behavior, respect to all, dedication to people
and commitment to work.'
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