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7. RECOMMENDATIONS
The participants suggested including more discussion sessions on subjects like geographic
demarcation, administrative structure and the right to self determination. Further, the
content of the different subjects presented in the workshop should be clearly analyzed from
the perspective of any problems and negative aspects. They also recommended explaining
to the participants the details of federalism at first. More women and people from different
political parties should be included. Use of mobile phones, leaving the workshop and side
talk during sessions should be strongly discouraged. Including some activity to refresh the
participants was also suggested. Additional specific recommendations follow.
• Ethnic and geographic issues should
be discussed at the same time.
• The discussion requires continuity.
The subject matter is difficult to
understand.
• More participants from political
parties and NGO partners should be
encouraged.
• Provide more information on the
percentage of the population in
different provinces and their history,
language, culture and geography.
• Ensure equal involvement of men and
women in forming groups.
• Women should have comprised 33%
of the workshop participants.
• Considering inclusiveness, make
efforts to find women participants
who will discuss and argue in the
groups.
researched.
• More programs involving both ethnic
and non ethnic people should be
organized.
• Discussion should focus on the
demarcation based on geography not
only on identity.
• UN should mobilize experts in the
villages for orientation on federalism.
• There should be a geographical
name for the province since conflict
could arise if the Magar population
increases in Tamuwan province.
• Provide a full map of the federal
structure to display the capability and
potential of the provinces.
• Create an environment of belief
in each other among people with
different opinions to establish
emotional relationships.
• The history of other ethnic groups
in addition to the Tamu should be
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