The Center for Media Research – Nepal is an autonomous, research and policy-oriented, not-for-profit non-governmental policy think tank based in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. We believe in liberal democracy, human rights and media’s role in strengthening democracy.

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Our vision

We envision to enable all Nepali citizens to access accurate information without hindrance, engage in public discourse without fear, and media to become ethical and professional playing a positive role in the process of democratization; whereas the state facilities the media development and democratic principles on media.

Kathmandu Conference

Kathmandu Conference is biennial conference organized by CMR-Nepal aiming for scholarly and industry discourse on communication & media in Nepal & South Asia. It’s a regional platform to promote South Asian and Nepali scholars’ works in communication, media and journalism.