Arun Kafle

Dr. Arun Kafle

University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Biography

I have more than 19 years of working experience in the Government of Nepal, aiming to promote sustainable agriculture through program and policy interventions. I am keenly interested in urban and periurban sustainable agricultural technologies, including protected vegetable cultivation. I have completed a PhD from the University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes Campus, in the year 2023 with specialization in urban agriculture. From the year 2024, I am leading Food and Nutritional Security Enhancement Project (FANSEP II) of the Government of Nepal as a Project Director.

Affiliations

University of South Australia

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Honors and Awards

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University President Scholarship

University of South Australia

Scholarship to pursue a higher degree by research (PhD) in Urban Agriculture.

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Outstanding Alumni Award

Study Adelaide

Experience

Institute, Department or Faculty Head

Government of Nepal, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development

01 Feb 2022 - present

Senior Horticulture Development Officer

Government of Nepal

01 Jan 2013 - 01 Jan 2022

Horticulture Development Officer

Government of Nepal

01 Jun 2006 - 01 Jan 2013