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Suhrid Chapagain
Founder at AGRI DIRECT GLOBAL PVT LTD
Suhrid Chapagain is the founder of AGRI DIRECT, a company he established in January 2022 and continues to lead.1 He is a development professional based in Nepal with extensive experience in rural enterprise development and entrepreneurship.
Professional Background
Chapagain describes himself as a "DEVELOPMENT WARRIOR" who focuses on initiatives that benefit the poor and contribute to national development.1 His career spans several roles:
- Founder of AGRI DIRECT (2022-present)
- Independent Researcher (2014-present)
- Founder of www.thelocals.com.np (THE LOCALS) (2020-present)
- Rural Enterprise Development Expert (2011-2014)
- Executive Director at Rural Enterprise Development (2008-2011)
- Private Sector Development Manager at HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal (2007-2008)
Research Interests
As an independent researcher, Chapagain's areas of focus include:
- Value chain governance
- Livelihood development for the poorest populations
- Ecopreneurship solutions for minimizing human-wildlife conflicts
- Technology innovation in value chains
He has conducted research on various topics, including national dairy value chain analysis in Nepal, ecopreneurship concepts, and technology innovation for specific industries like Lokta handmade paper and Himalayan Nettle value chains.1
Education
Chapagain holds the following educational qualifications:
- MBA in Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Development from Bangalore University (2001-2003)
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (1996-2000)
- Intermediate in Science from Amrit Science College
- School Leaving Certificate from Adarsha Vidya Mandir
Language Skills
He is proficient in Nepali (native), Hindi, and English at a professional working level.1
Suhrid Chapagain's approach to development work emphasizes social entrepreneurship, value chain development, and promoting rural entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on cultural producers and entrepreneurship development for differently-abled persons.1
