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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

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    Experience

    Founder at AGRI DIRECT GLOBAL PVT LTD (January 2022 - Present)
    Researcher at Independent (July 2014 - Present); Founder at THE LOCALS (November 2020 - Present); Rural Enterprise Development Expert at Independent Consultant (June 2011 - June 2014); Executive Director at Rural Enterprise Development (August 2008 - May 2011); Private Sector Development Manager at HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal (January 2007 - August 2008)

    Education

    Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Development from Bangalore University, First Class (2001 - 2003); Bachelor in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Motilal Nehru National Institute Of Technology, Distinction (1996 - 2000); Intermediate in Science from Amrit Science College; School Leaving Certificate in Science from Adarsha Vidya Mandir

    Location

    Nepal