Political interference and its impact on the quality of higher education in Nepalese universities: Stakeholders’ perceptions
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Nepal higher education, political interference, government funding, faculty qualification, research environmentAbstract
In this work, the influence of political interferences and student movements on the quality of higher education in Nepalese universities have been investigated on the basis of the perceptions of the university faculty members and students. We have also attempted to reveal the views of faculty members and students regarding government funding, the research environment, the study atmosphere, affordability of education, curriculum updates, and faculty qualifications in Nepalese universities. The finding indicates that there is adverse effect of political interferences on the quality of higher education. The government funding to higher education was thought to be insufficient. There is mixed perceptions of the concerns regarding other issues.
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