The Kurākāni Kollective #7 Beyond Just A CV Credential: A Kurakani On 'Fellowships'

​In this session, Aditi Upadhaya, will speak about how fellowship experiences can shape perspectives on governance and public service, and how thoughtfully designed public policy fellowships can cultivate confident, civically engaged leaders committed to strengthening institutions beyond the program itself.

Aditi works as Governance Coordinator at Daayitwa and currently leads the Daayitwa Nepal Public Policy Fellowship program. Her journey through governance research and public policy has been shaped by several fellowships in different contexts that have offered not just exposure, but perspective; shifting how she thinks about power, public service, and one’s role in building institutions.

​Aditi will also bring the perspective of the challenges and perseverance needed to effectively manage fellowship program both in Federal and Local Level in Nepal.  

​Having experienced fellowships at different stages of her own journey, she cares deeply about what they leave behind: not just completed projects, but the confidence, civic curiosity, and a sense of responsibility. At Daayitwa, she currently helps design fellowship experiences that promote close engagement with policymakers, and cultivate lasting civic values that endure long after and beyond the program. 
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