About APSS
An independent academic association for political science, democratic dialogue and public policy learning in Nepal.
Institutional profile
The Association of Political Science Studies (APSS) facilitates dialogue, advocacy and scholarly research among political parties, government institutions, academia, civil society and international partners. APSS works with political independence and a non-profit, non-religious institutional spirit.
Its work spans Nepal’s peace process, constitution building, federalism, youth leadership, public policy learning and democratic culture.
Mission
To advance the dialogue of politics and political science by comparing empirical phenomenon with scholarly insights into how societies work, by committing to support next generation politics and by shaping a mutually-understood society.
Values
Political independence
APSS does not speak or act in a single partisan voice on political issues.
Professionalism
Members are expected to act responsibly toward the APSS community.
Respecting diversity
Tolerance and diversity are central to national and international cooperation.
Knowledge
Knowledge supports critical thinking in politics and democratic public life.