About Me

Prof. Dr. Tatwa P. Timsina

Educator. Facilitator. Coach. Author. A life dedicated to empowering people and communities across Nepal and around the world.

Featured Affiliation

Institute of Cultural Affairs
(ICA) — Global Facilitation Network

The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) is a global network of nonprofit organizations dedicated to human development and social transformation. Dr. Timsina has been at the heart of ICA's work for decades, both in Nepal and globally, shaping the practice of participatory facilitation worldwide.

Chairperson, ICA International

Elected Chairperson of ICA International, Montreal, Canada — 2004 to 2006

Founding Chairperson, ICA Nepal

Established ICA Nepal and led its growth as a premier facilitation institution

Executive Director, ICA Nepal

Served as Executive Director during 1998–2002 and again 2006–2008

Senior Facilitator

Ongoing role as Senior Facilitator delivering ICA's flagship LDP programmes

100+ Leadership Programmes

Facilitated over 100 short-term Result Oriented Leadership Development (ROLDP) trainings

Coaching

Transformative Coaching Programmes

Drawing on neuroscience, leadership theory and decades of facilitation practice, Dr. Timsina offers powerful coaching journeys for individuals and teams.

Facilitative Neuroscience & Leadership Coaching

Elevate Leadership Impact
Drive Strategic Vision
Build High-Performance Teams
Realize Full Leadership Potential

Rewiring Your Brain for High-Performance Coaching

Master Productivity Without Burnout
Enhance Focus and Discipline
Cultivate Resilience and Adaptability
Sustain Peak Performance
Training & Facilitation

Training Programmes & Facilitation Work

With more than 26,000 individuals trained across government bodies, NGOs, INGOs and academic institutions, Dr. Timsina's facilitation approach is practical, participatory and transformative. He brings ICA's world-renowned Technology of Participation (ToP) methods to every engagement.

26,000+

Individuals Trained

77

Districts of Nepal

50+

Countries

35+

Years Active

Training Specializations

Trainer's Training (TOT) & Facilitation Skills
Participatory Strategic Planning
Theory of Change & Log Frame for Project Development
Project Proposal Writing & Fund Raising
Result Oriented Leadership & Management
Participatory Rural Appraisal
Youth as Facilitative Leaders
Conflict Management & Peace Building
Social Artistry Leadership
Participatory Monitoring & Evaluation

Selected Facilitation Engagements

Facilitator, Project Development
Welthungerhilfe, Germany — July 2024, Kathmandu
LDP Facilitator, Leadership, Management & Governance Programme
Handicap International / USAID — 2021–2022
Lead Facilitator, Strategic Plans for Eye Hospitals
Tilganga Hospital (Ram Lal Gocha, Geta, Janaki) — 2018–2019
National Facilitator, Climate Change Capacity Building
Asian Development Bank (ADB) — 2008
National Facilitator, Health System Improvement
MSH / USAID — 2006
Facilitator, Result-Based Management / Log Frame
Various Organizations — 2010 to present, Kathmandu
Education

Academic Journey

2005 – 2008
Kathmandu University, Nepal
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership
1995 – 1997
Free University of Brussels (VUB), Belgium
M.S. in Human Ecology (Environmental Impact Assessment)
Distinction • Belgian Government Scholarship
1997
WHO Regional Office for Europe
International Certificate of Human Ecology
1979 – 1987
Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
M.Sc. Zoology (Ecology) — First Class First
B.Sc. Biology (1984)
Intermediate Science Certificate (1981)
First Class First • National Award
1979
Sri Virendra Madhymic Vidyalaya
School Leaving Certificate
Academic Career

Professor, Tribhuvan University

Dr. Timsina served as Professor of Human Ecology at Tribhuvan University for 35 years (1987–2023). He was the Associate Professor at Patan Multiple Campus and founded the Centre of Excellence for PhD Studies, enabling over 100 scholars to complete their PhDs with another 250 in progress.

Professor of Human Ecology
Tribhuvan University — 1987 to 2023
Academic Advisor
Southwestern Centre for Research and PhD Studies
Environmental Consultant
IUCN Nepal — 1993 to 1995
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Planning Neuro Leadership Project Evaluation Capacity Building Facilitative Leadership Environmental Studies Human Ecology Sustainable Development Result-Based Management Organizational Development
Recognition

Awards & Honours

2009
Nepal Vidya Bhusan 'A'
Awarded by the President of Nepal for outstanding contribution to education
1995 – 1997
Belgian Government Scholarship
Full scholarship for M.S. in Human Ecology at Free University of Brussels
1989
Mahendra Vidhya Bhusan II
Awarded by the King of Nepal for First Class First in M.Sc. Zoology
1987
National Essay Competition — Third Place
Royal Nepal Academy of Science and Technology
Affiliations

Professional Memberships

Chairperson, Imagine Nepal (2022)
Past President, ICA International, Montreal, Canada (2004–2006)
Member, International Association of Facilitators (IAF), USA
Member, International Association of Social Artistry
Cadre Member for Education & Environment, Rotary International (2021)
Member, ESRAG (Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group, 2021–)
Member, Network for Quality, Productivity and Competitiveness – Nepal
Associate Member, Nepal Forum of Environmental Journalists
Publications

Research & Writing

Dr. Timsina has published approximately 30 scientific articles in international journals covering ecology, environment, HIV/AIDS prevention, frog farming, climate change and wildlife conflict. His 15+ books and manuals are widely used in development practice and academic programmes across Nepal.

30+

Scientific Articles

15+

Books & Manuals

100+

PhD Scholars Guided

50+

Countries Visited