Pani Chautari-

Pani Chautari is a process of policy articulation and implementation that fosters evidence informed dialogue on all aspects of water policy and practice to address city level water problems. It helps to identify water-related issues, generate and apply credible knowledge, facilitate the formulation of specific policy arrangements at city level, fosters articulation of new policy ideas, and translate existing good policy arrangements to solve problems in water management and supply practices. Pani Chautari follows a traditional institution in Nepal embracing the practice of open discussion in a communal place, usually under a large banyan tree. Such place is commonly known as Chautari - a public resting place, where people gather to discuss social issues. In course of our work with local communities in Nepal, we coined the term ‘Pani Chautari’ that builds on the rich local tradition of Chautari. The addition of ‘Pani’ word extends the idea to the water sector.