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7. RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
The participants suggested <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g more discussion sessions on subjects like geographic<br />
demarcation, adm<strong>in</strong>istrative structure and the right <strong>to</strong> self determ<strong>in</strong>ation. Further, the<br />
content of the different subjects presented <strong>in</strong> the workshop should be clearly analyzed from<br />
the perspective of any problems and negative aspects. They also recommended expla<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>to</strong> the participants the details of federalism at first. More women and people from different<br />
political parties should be <strong>in</strong>cluded. Use of mobile phones, leav<strong>in</strong>g the workshop and side<br />
talk dur<strong>in</strong>g sessions should be strongly discouraged. Includ<strong>in</strong>g some activity <strong>to</strong> refresh the<br />
participants was also suggested. Additional specific recommendations follow.<br />
• Ethnic and geographic issues should<br />
be discussed at the same time.<br />
• The discussion requires cont<strong>in</strong>uity.<br />
The subject matter is difficult <strong>to</strong><br />
understand.<br />
• More participants from political<br />
parties and NGO partners should be<br />
encouraged.<br />
• Provide more <strong>in</strong>formation on the<br />
percentage of the population <strong>in</strong><br />
different prov<strong>in</strong>ces and their his<strong>to</strong>ry,<br />
language, culture and geography.<br />
• Ensure equal <strong>in</strong>volvement of men and<br />
women <strong>in</strong> form<strong>in</strong>g groups.<br />
• Women should have comprised 33%<br />
of the workshop participants.<br />
• Consider<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>clusiveness, make<br />
efforts <strong>to</strong> f<strong>in</strong>d women participants<br />
who will discuss and argue <strong>in</strong> the<br />
groups.<br />
researched.<br />
• More programs <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g both ethnic<br />
and non ethnic people should be<br />
organized.<br />
• Discussion should focus on the<br />
demarcation based on geography not<br />
only on identity.<br />
• UN should mobilize experts <strong>in</strong> the<br />
villages for orientation on federalism.<br />
• There should be a geographical<br />
name for the prov<strong>in</strong>ce s<strong>in</strong>ce conflict<br />
could arise if the Magar population<br />
<strong>in</strong>creases <strong>in</strong> Tamuwan prov<strong>in</strong>ce.<br />
• Provide a full map of the federal<br />
structure <strong>to</strong> display the capability and<br />
potential of the prov<strong>in</strong>ces.<br />
• Create an environment of belief<br />
<strong>in</strong> each other among people with<br />
different op<strong>in</strong>ions <strong>to</strong> establish<br />
emotional relationships.<br />
• The his<strong>to</strong>ry of other ethnic groups<br />
<strong>in</strong> addition <strong>to</strong> the Tamu should be<br />
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