Strengthening Nepal's Security Sector for Effective Crisis Management

Abstract

This study examines how Nepal’s security sector can be strengthened for effectively crisis management. Guided by an interpretivist research philosophy, a qualitative research approach with qualitative descriptive research design was employed, using quota sampling to select fifteen participants - five each from the Nepal Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force - and fifteen documents for secondary analysis. Primary data were collected through semi-structured interviews, complemented by the analysis of secondary documents, including reports and prior studies. Thematic analysis was conducted simultaneously on both primary and secondary data to identify key patterns and insights. Findings indicate that Nepal’s security sector can be strengthened for crisis management through collaboration with local authorities, community participation, mental health and psychological support for security personnel, integration of technological advancement, and ensuring gender inclusivity. Recommendations include institutionalizing joint exercises, integrating communities, strengthening technological capacity, providing mental health services, and operationalizing gender-inclusive measures.