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Policy brief

28 April 2026

Nepal’s Education Equity Index

Authors:

Veerangna Kohli, Shiba Kumar Sapkota and Ramesh Ghimire

Suggested bibliographic citation: Kohli, V., Sapkota, S.K., & Ghimire, R. 2026. Nepal’s Education Equity Index. What Works Hub for Global Education. Policy brief. 2026/002. https://doi.org/10.35489/BSG-WhatWorksHubforGlobalEducation-RP_2026/002

Abstract

This policy brief summarises why Nepal’s Education Equity Index emerged, how it works as a governance instrument today, what it looks like on the ground, what is missing, and what could strengthen the next phase of its implementation.

The brief explores how a government-led tool has evolved from a policy priority into an operational instrument – now embedded within EMIS and linked to planning and targeted support.

As countries increasingly focus on equity in foundational learning, Nepal’s experience offers important lessons on moving from measurement to management.

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