| Country | Nepal |
| Duration | Sajha Sawal was launched in November 2007. |
| Budget | n/a |
| Context | Sajha Sawal was launched in November 2007 after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord, which effectively ended a decade-long armed conflict in Nepal. Over the years, the show has provided a vital platform for citizens across the country to hold their leaders to account during its transition to democracy. |
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| Activities | Targeting: National audiences and policymakers. Strategies: Provide a forum for populations to question experts and decision-makers and to role model ordinary people speaking up.
Targeting: Local media professionals Over the years the show has covered important issues ranging from gender equality and disaster resilience to access to education and healthcare, and has featured all of Nepal's top political leaders. Since the relaunch, the show has focused on marginalised communities, federalism, regional conflict and governance. |
| Impact | Twelve years on, Sajha Sawal reaches over six million people and has welcomed over 35,000 live audience members – around 8,000 of whom have been able to pose questions directly to their elected officials and government authorities. |
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