Policy

GovernmentLiaison

FECE Nepal serves as the primary institutional bridge between Nepal's education consultancy sector and the Government of Nepal. Through structured dialogue, formal representation, and collaborative engagement, FECE Nepal ensures that the voices of consultancy associations and the students they serve are heard at the highest levels of policy-making.

Government Bodies

Advocacy Priorities

Ongoing

Policy Engagements

National

Representation Scope

GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIPS

KEY GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIPS

As the apex federation, FECE Nepal is uniquely positioned to represent the collective interests of its member associations in government forums. This includes participation in policy consultations, representation in inter-ministerial working groups, and submission of formal recommendations to regulatory bodies.

Ministry of Education, Science & Technology

On matters of student welfare, institutional accreditation, and education policy reform affecting Nepal's education consultancy sector.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On bilateral education agreements, visa facilitation policies, and student movement frameworks between Nepal and destination countries.

Department of Immigration

On student visa documentation standards and compliance expectations for consultancies advising students on international education.

Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security

On the intersection of education consultancy and overseas employment regulation, ensuring clear boundaries and protections.

National Planning Commission

On incorporating education mobility data into national development planning and long-term policy frameworks.

ADVOCACY CHANNELS

HOW WE ENGAGE GOVERNMENT

FECE Nepal employs multiple structured channels to engage with government stakeholders — ensuring that sector perspectives are formally represented across all relevant policy-making processes and regulatory consultations.

Through sustained government liaison, FECE Nepal has contributed to improved policy dialogue, greater sector visibility in national planning, and the progressive formalization of the education consultancy profession in Nepal.

Formal Memorandums and Letters

Submitting written representations on policy matters, regulatory changes, and sector concerns to relevant government bodies.

Consultative Meetings

Participating in government-convened forums and providing sector-specific expertise to inform policy development.

Joint Working Groups

Contributing to inter-agency bodies that shape education and migration policy at the national level.

Public Consultations

Responding to government requests for stakeholder input on draft policies and regulations affecting the sector.

CURRENT PRIORITIES

ADVOCACY PRIORITIES

FECE Nepal is currently engaged with government stakeholders on the following priority areas, each of which has a direct bearing on the quality, legality, and student-centricity of Nepal's education consultancy sector.

Priority 01

Education Consultancy Licensing Framework

Establishment of a clear and enforceable licensing framework for education consultancies operating in Nepal.

Priority 02

National Student Database

Development of a national student database to track education mobility and improve policy planning at the national level.

Priority 03

Bilateral Education Agreements

Strengthening bilateral education agreements with key destination countries to better protect and support Nepali students abroad.

Priority 04

Combating Fraudulent Practices

Addressing fraudulent consultancy practices through legal reform and enforcement support in coordination with government authorities.

Priority 05

Student Welfare in Policy

Ensuring student welfare is central to overseas education facilitation policy across all relevant government ministries.