Educator. Facilitator. Coach. Author. A life dedicated to empowering people and communities across Nepal and around the world.
Dr. Tatwa P. Timsina has made extensive contributions to training, facilitation, coaching, education and quality management in Nepal and beyond — through academia, ICA Nepal, IIQA and numerous international development organizations.
Professor at Tribhuvan University for 35 years. Academic Advisor and founder of the PhD Centre, enabling over 100 scholars to complete their PhDs with 250+ in progress.
Over 30 years working with the Government of Nepal, UNDP, USAID and ADB. Expertise in project management, neuroleadership, ToP methods and organizational development.
Author of several books and research articles on neuroscience, development, education and facilitation. Recent research examines neuroscience impacts on academic achievement.
As Founding Chairperson of ICA Nepal, led human capacity development including life-skills education for teachers and youth, and professional career development training using ToP and other approaches for community sustainability.
Chairperson of Imagine Nepal and member of NQPCN. First certified auditor of EOMS (ISO 21001) from Nepal. Conducts ISO 9001 and ISO 21001 certification and surveillance for colleges and schools.
Carried out several evaluation studies as team leader for the Social Welfare Council and national and international organizations, ensuring accountability and programme effectiveness.
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.
Elected Chairperson of ICA International, Montreal, Canada — 2004 to 2006
Established ICA Nepal and led its growth as a premier facilitation institution
Served as Executive Director during 1998–2002 and again 2006–2008
Ongoing role as Senior Facilitator delivering ICA's flagship LDP programmes
Facilitated over 100 short-term Result Oriented Leadership Development (ROLDP) trainings
IIQA (iiqa.com.np) is Nepal's leading quality assurance and ISO certification body. Dr. Timsina is among IIQA's foremost certified auditors — the first certified auditor of the Educational Organisation Management System (EOMS), ISO 21001, from Nepal — conducting certification and surveillance for colleges and schools across the country.
Expert guidance for organizations adopting ISO 9001 and ISO 21001 international standards
Internationally recognized auditor delivering third-party ISO certification and surveillance
Pioneer in Educational Organisation Management System (ISO 21001) certification in Nepal
Delivering quality management training and assessment across education and professional sectors
Dr. Timsina served as Professor of Human Ecology at Tribhuvan University for 35 years (1987–2023), where he founded the Centre of Excellence for PhD Studies, enabling over 100 scholars to complete their PhDs with another 250 in progress.
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.
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PhD Scholars Guided
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