KATHMANDU, May 6: UNICEF Nepal has launched a new advocacy brief titled “Imagining Nepal as a Country of 100 People,” aiming to highlight inequalities affecting children by turning national data into a simplified human-scale picture.
The publication is based on findings from the National Statistics Office Nepal’s Nepal Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2024–25, conducted in partnership with UNICEF.
Instead of presenting traditional statistics, the report reimagines Nepal’s population as just 100 people, helping translate complex data into more relatable insights. UNICEF says this approach makes disparities in health, education, and living standards more visible and easier to understand.
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Officials noted that while Nepal has made progress in child welfare indicators, significant inequalities persist across provinces, between urban and rural areas, and among different income and social groups.
Speaking at the launch, officials from the National Statistics Office emphasized that national progress must also be equitable, ensuring that development reaches all children, especially those in marginalized communities.
UNICEF Nepal Representative Alice Akunga said the report highlights that behind every statistic is a child’s life, stressing that many children still face barriers from birth that limit their opportunities.
The brief also outlines policy recommendations for the next five years, calling for both large-scale investments and immediate actions to improve child welfare outcomes. These recommendations are intended to guide government agencies, development partners, the private sector, and media stakeholders in making more inclusive decisions.
National Planning Commission member Reshu Aryal Dhungana also emphasized strengthening governance and expanding access to healthcare in rural areas, while urging stronger collaboration among stakeholders.
UNICEF has called for urgent collective action to ensure that every child in Nepal—regardless of background or location—can survive, thrive, and reach their full potential.
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