Australia’s Ambassador to Nepal, Glenn White released a book titled Social Transformation in Post-conflict Nepal: A Gender Perspective by Punam Yadav at a programme held at Yala Maya Kendra on Thursday.

“This book is a unique contribution challenging current understanding and presents a new theory of study social transformation. The Australian Government has recognised education develops skills and knowledge, and has the power to influence the positive change such illustrated by Yadav,” said Glenn. “The book is a clear evidence of the effectiveness of the Australia Awards.”

Yadav received the prestigious Australian Leadership Award to pursue her PhD at University of Sydney in 2010.

Pitamber Sharma, former vice-chairman of the National Planning Commission, and Bandita Sijapati, Research Director at the Centre for the Study of Labor and Mobility at the Social Science Baha also commented on the book.

Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships and fellowships funded by the Australian government. They offer the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia, according to the embassy.