Ms. Anjana Lamichhane
Research Associate
Ms. Anjana Lamichhane, an accomplished economist with a Master's degree in Economics from Tribhuvan University Nepal, serves as a Research Associate in NDRI's Economics and Health program. She is associated with the Cancer Research UK Fund- Tobacco Control Program, which aims to influence tobacco control policies through evidence-based advocacy. As a researcher/economic analyst, Anjana plays an essential role in researching the adverse effects of tobacco on both public health and the national economy, assessing the effectiveness of tobacco tax, and advocating government to implement effective tobacco control policies. Her commitment to this vital cause is evident in her contributions to the program, reflecting her passion for making a positive impact on society. Through her work, Anjana Lamichhane continues to make efforts to improve public health and promote a thriving economy.
Research Interest:
Macroeconomic Policy and Economic Stability, Tax Policy Evaluation and Impact Assessment, Political economy of Taxation, Public Policy Evaluation and Health economics.
Professional Experience:
July 2022 - Present: Research Associate at Nepal Development Research Institute (NDRI), Nepal
February 2021: July 2022: Research Assistant at Nepal Development Research Institute (NDRI), Nepal
April 2019- January 2021: Communication and Outreach Assistant at Environment, Conservation and Training Centre (ECTrain), Nepal
Honors & Awards:
Awarded Scholarship to attend Tobacco Industry, Monitoring, Research and Accountability (TIMRA) course by Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG), Department for Health, University of Bath, United Kingdom, 2023
Grant Awarded for conducting Master’s thesis titled “An Economic Analysis of Homestay Tourism: A Case Study of Chitlang Village of Makawanpur District, Nepal” by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Kathmandu, Nepal, 2020.
Publications:
Shakya S, Lamichhane A, Karki P, Gurung JK, Pradhan PM. Extent of illicit cigarette sales in Nepal: findings from a retail survey. Tobacco Control. 2023 Apr 6. doi: 10.1136/tc-2022-057619
Lamichhane A, Chaulagain K, Gurung JK. Youth and Tobacco in Nepal: An overview. Nepal Development Research Institute. 2023.
Chaulagain K, Lamichhane A, Karki P, Shakya S, Gurung JK. Health Impact of Tobacco in Nepal: A Country Report Based on the 2019 Global Burden of Diseases Study. Nepal Development Research Institute. 2022. URL: https://www.ndri.org.np/publication/details/health-impact-of-tobacco-in-nepal-a-country-report-based-on-the-2019-global-burden-of-diseases-study
Shakya S, Lamichhane A, Devlin D, Gurung Jk, Karki P, Latchford J. Estimating extent of Illicit Cigarette Trade in Nepal: A Packet Analysis Method. Nepal Development Research Institute. 2022. URL: https://www.ndri.org.np/publication/details/report-on-extent-of-illicit-cigarette-trade-in-nepal
Shrestha R, Sharma DP, Shakya S, Shrestha I, Lamichhane A, Adhikari S. A comparative analysis of tobacco taxation and its impact on SAARC Region. Nepal Revenue Advisory Board. 2021. URL: https://www.ndri.org.np/publication/details/comparative-study-of-tax-on-tobacco-products-in-saarc-regions-and-its-effect
Lamichhane A, KC A, Sharma B. Socio-economic Aspects of Tourism Development in Chitlang Village, Makwanpur. Economic Journal of Nepal. 2020 Dec 31; 43(3-4). doi: https://doi.org/10.3126/ejon.v43i3-4.48038
