Khim Lal Devkota, PhD

Dr. Khim Lal Devkota, Chairperson of the Federalism and Localization Center (FLC), is a recognized expert in federalism, public finance, and intergovernmental relations, with over two decades of professional experience. He has held several prominent roles, including:

• Member of the National Assembly (2021–2024), where he chaired the  Federalism Implementation and Monitoring Special Committee (2022).
• Vice Chairman of the Provincial Policy and Planning Commission, Bagmati Province (2018–2019).
• Member of the Local Bodies Fiscal Commission (2008).
• Member of the Intergovernmental Fiscal Council (2019–2021).

Dr. Devkota is also a research affiliate at the International Center for Public Policy, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Board of Advisors for the Local Public Sector Alliance, a global professional network dedicated to promoting inclusive governance and localized development worldwide.