Dr. Maheshwar Prasad Yadav
Nepal Water for Health (NEWAH), BSP-Nepal, Mewar University, Tribhuvan University, United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine
0000-0002-9573-1134
About
Dr. Maheshwar Prasad Yadav is a visionary development leader and scholar with over two decades of experience advancing equitable, sustainable, and resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems in Nepal and beyond. As Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Water for Health (NEWAH), he brings a strong blend of strategic leadership, academic rigor, and field-based expertise gained through work with national and international development organizations, including the United Nations system.
Dr. Yadav holds a PhD in Management and dual master’s degrees in Management and Sociology. His academic excellence and contributions to national development were recognized with the Nepal Bidhya Bhusan ‘Ka’ Award from the Government of Nepal in 2023. He has published over 27 peer-reviewed journal articles, authored two books, and contributed extensively to national and international knowledge platforms through research papers and global conferences.
With more than 15 years of senior leadership in the WASH sector, Dr. Yadav has led complex, multi-partner programs supported by organizations such as charity: water (USA), USAID, SIMAVI, RAIN Foundation, and SNV. His work has strengthened institutions, advanced partnerships, and translated innovation into scalable impact.
As CEO of NEWAH, Dr. Yadav provides strategic direction to position the organization as a learning-oriented, impact-driven national institution. He champions locally led solutions, municipal system strengthening, and inclusive WASH services, while also serving as the strategic focal person for charity: water, USA. His leadership is guided by a commitment to resilient systems and the realization of safe water and sanitation as fundamental rights for all.
Employment
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Nepal Water for Health (NEWAH) Head of Department2014 - Present
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BSP-Nepal Manager/Assistant Director2009 - 2014
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United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) National Social Affairs Officer2007 - 2008
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Nepal Press Institute (NPI) Regional Coordinator2003 - 2007
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Tribhuvan University, Bhairahawa Multiple Campus Lecturer2003 - 2007
Education
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Mewar University Ph.D.2013 - 2019
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Tribhuvan University Master of Arts (MA), Sociology2012 - 2014
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Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine Master's degree in Business Studies (MBS), Finance1999 - 2001
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Tribhuvan University Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS), Finance1996 - 1999
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (51)
- हात स्वच्छतामा नेपाली अझै उदासिन Save
- नेपालीको पानी असुरक्षा अनुभव Save
- ...तब देश सफल बन्छ Save
- Entrepreneurial Success Model: Evidence from Bagmati Province in Nepal Save
- आकाशेपानीको सार्थक संयोजन Save
- Analyzing social capital behavior in the renewable energy sector of Nepal Save
- Analyzing Social Capital Behaviour in the Renewable Energy Sector of Nepal Save
- Unleashing Effective Models of Collaboration for Rainwater Harvesting: Experiences from Nepal Save
- घरायसी पानी असुरक्षा अनुभव स्केलः एक अनुपम अनुगमन विधि Save
- के नेपालीले प्रदूषित पानी र हावा पचाएकै हुन्? Save