KESHAV LALL MAHARJAN

Last Updated :2024/03/05

Affiliations, Positions
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Professor
Web Site
E-mail
mkeshavhiroshima-u.ac.jp
Other Contact Details
"1-5-1 KAGAMIYAMA, HIGASHI-HIROSHIMA 739-8529, JAPAN", Japan
TEL : (+81)82-424-6947 FAX : (+81)82-424-6947
Self-introduction
MAHARJAN, Keshav Lall, graduate of Kyoto University, Japan, currently is Professor at the Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Japan, where he gives lectures for graduate students on subjects including Rural Economics, South Asian Studies, International Development and Cooperation Studies. He conducts weekly seminars at the graduate school that address pertinent issues in Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, Sustainable Development, Cultural Dynamics, Climate Change and Rural Livelihood Strategies, which include issues concerning natural resource management, food security, poverty dynamics, human resources, local governance, rural society and community dynamics and offers support for writing Master’s and doctoral dissertations. Some 28 students have received their Ph. D. from Hiroshima University under his direct guidance. He regularly receives research funds from various funding agencies to conduct research. He contributes to various related academic journals and has more than one hundred peer reviewed academic articles to his credit. He has published half a dozen books as an author or as an editor on the above issues from Springer and other publishers. He has also produced many books and journal articles in Japanese.

Basic Information

Academic Degrees

  • Doctor of Agricultural Science (Agricultural Economics), Kyoto University
  • Master of Agricultural Science, Kyoto University

Research Fields

  • Agricultural sciences;Agricultural science in society and economy;Agricultural science in management and economy
  • Agricultural sciences;Agricultural science in society and economy;Agricultural science in rural society and development
  • Humanities;Philosophy;Area studies

Research Keywords

  • Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, South Asian Studies, Nepal Studies

Educational Activity

Course in Charge

  1. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 4Term, Japanese Experience of Human Development-Culture, Education, and Health
  2. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 4Term, Japanese Experience of Human Development-Culture, Education, and Health[On-Demand]
  3. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , 3Term, Rural Development
  4. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Intensive, International Cooperation
  5. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Academic Year, Special Study (April 2023 Master's Students)
  6. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Academic Year, Special Study (October 2023 Master's Students)
  7. 2023, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Academic Year, Special Study (April 2023 Doctoral Students)
  8. 2023, Graduate Education (Doctoral Program) , Academic Year, Special Study (October 2023 Doctoral Students)
  9. 2023, Graduate Education (Master's Program) , Academic Year, Seminar on Master Thesis

Research Activities

Academic Papers

  1. Determinants of adoption of climate resilient practices and their impact on yield and household income, JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD RESEARCH, 14, 202312
  2. ★, Drivers of environmental conservation agriculture and women farmer empowerment in Namobuddha municipality, Nepal, JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD RESEARCH, 13, 202309
  3. Cyclone-Induced Disaster Loss Reduction by Social Media: A Case Study on Cyclone Amphan in Koyra Upazila, Khulna District, Bangladesh, SUSTAINABILITY, 14(21), 202211
  4. ★, Factors Affecting Farmers' Adoption of Flood Adaptation Strategies Using Structural Equation Modeling, WATER, 14(19), 202210
  5. ★, Drivers of Environmental Conservation Agriculture in Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, SUSTAINABILITY, 14(16), 202208
  6. ★, Impact of Farmers' Participation in Community-Based Organizations on Adoption of Flood Adaptation Strategies: A Case Study in a Char-Land Area of Sirajganj District Bangladesh, SUSTAINABILITY, 14(14), 202207
  7. Is Implementing a Biotech Ban Correct or Not? Analysis of Farmer Perceptions and Attitudes on the Philippine Supreme Court's Ban on Biotech Crops, SUSTAINABILITY, 14(13), 202207
  8. ★, Impact of Farmer Field School on Crop Income, Agroecology, and Farmer's Behavior in Farming: A Case Study on Cumilla District in Bangladesh, SUSTAINABILITY, 14(7), 202204
  9. ★, Dynamics of Environmental Conservation Agriculture (ECA) Utilization among Fujioka Farmers in Japan with High Biodiversity Conservation Awareness but Low ECA Interest, SUSTAINABILITY, 14(9), 202205
  10. Participation of Brinjal Farmers in Large and Small Wholesale Markets: Factors Influencing Farmers' Decisions and Impact on Producers' Prices, SUSTAINABILITY, 14(4), 202202
  11. Traditional Water Resource Use and Adaptation Efforts in Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 22(1), 47-58, 2016
  12. Farmers Land Tenure Arrangements and Technical Efficiency of Growing Crops in Some Selected Upazilas of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research, 40(3), 347-361, 2015
  13. Factors impacting adoption of organic farming in Chitwan district of Nepal, Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 5(1), 1-12, 2015
  14. Local Organic Market in Urban and Semi-Urban Areas of Nepal: A Case Study of Kathmandu valley and Chitwan district, Journal of Contemporary India Studies: Space and Society vol, 5, 39-49, 2015
  15. A Comparative Study of the Economic and Social Status of Women in Jyapu Community in Lalitpur and Bhaktapur Districts of Nepal, Journal of Contemporary India Studies: Space and Society vol, 5, 51-63, 2015
  16. Profitability of Crop Cultivation under Different Land Tenural Arrangements in some Selected Sites of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research, 39(3), 447-460, 2014
  17. Food Security Situation Analysis of Freed-Bonded Labourers (Mukta Kamaiya) in Nepal, Global Journal of Science Frontier Research (GJSFR:D), 14(5), 9-20, 2014
  18. ★, Crop substitution behavior among food crop farmers in Ghana: an efficient adaptation to climate change or costly stagnation in traditional agricultural production system?, Agricultural and Food Economics 2:16, 2, 2014
  19. ★, Role of Organizational Governance in Household Level Economic Indicators: Evidence from Community-Based Rice Seed Production of Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 20(3), 13-28, 2014
  20. Socioeconomic Analysis of Organic and Inorganic Farmers in Chitwan District of Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 20(3), 45-55, 2014
  21. ★, The Benefits and Challenges of Farming in Mixed Crop-Livestock Production Systems in Ala-Buka, Kyrgyzstan, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 20(3), 57-70, 2014
  22. Impact of Mass Media on Agricultural Development, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 20(3), 71-85, 2014
  23. Rural Sanitation Situation in Bangladesh: Some Experiences and Issues", Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 20(3), 87-94, 2014
  24. ★, Socio-economic factors influencing the adoption of soil conservation practices under rice-wheat system in the tarai region of nepal, International Journal of Social Sustainability in Economic, Social and Environmental Context, 9, 2014
  25. ★, Factors influencing households' behavior in selling rice seed in the market, Agriculture and Food Economics, Springer Open, 1-14, 2013
  26. Climate Change Vulnerability of Farmers at Local Level in Nepal, Cases of Chitlang and Namsaling VDCs, Journal of Rural Problems, 49(2), 347-350, 2013
  27. Rural Poverty Alleviation Programs implemented under Decentralization in Indonesia, Case Study of Three Villages in Purbalingga District Central Java Province, Journal of Rural Problems, 49(2), 351-355, 2013
  28. Assessing Climate Threat to Food Crop Production in Ghana, Journal of Rural Problems, 49(1), 143-147, 2013
  29. Technical Efficiency of Rice Seed Growers in the Tarai Region of Nepal, Journal of Rural Problems, 49(1), 27-31, 2013
  30. ★, Determinants of Adaptation Practices to Climate Change by Chepang Households in Rural Mid-Hills of Nepal, Regional Environmental Change (SCI journal), 13(2), 437-447, 2013
  31. Impact of Climate Variables on Revenue of Major Food Crops in Ghana: Ricardian Cross-Sectional Analysis, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 19(4), 5-16, 2013
  32. Socio-economic Determinants for the Adoption of Improved Rice Varieties in the Tarai Region of Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 19(4), 17-28, 2013
  33. Effects of Seasonal Changes and Forage Availability on Milk Yield of Cows among Smallholder Households in Ala-Buka, Kyrgyzstan, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 19(4), 29-36, 2013
  34. Prospect of Farmers in Generating Additional Income Through Organic Vegetable Farming: A case Study in Kathmandu Valley and Chitwan District of Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 19(4), 37-49, 2013
  35. Capacity Of Rural Institutions in Implementing Decentralized Development In Indonesia, Case of Three Villages in Purbalingga District, Central Java, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 19(4), 51-68, 2013
  36. Climate Variability, Local Environmental Changes and Rural Livelihood Systems: A Case Study of Three Coastal Villages in India, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 19(4), 69-88, 2013
  37. Co-operation of Local Communities in Kyrgyzstan for Betterment of Rural Development: Case Study in Issyk-Kul Oblast, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 19(4), 89-106, 2013
  38. Kitchen Gardening Practices through People's Participation: An Action Research Project of three Marginalized bagdi Villages in Bangladesh, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 19(4), 107-120, 2013
  39. Decentralized System and Budget Allocation for Rural Development in Indonesia, A Case Study of Purbalingga District, Central Java Province, Journal of Rural Economics Special Issue, 2012, 403-409, 2012
  40. Von der Schuldknechtschaft in die Armut: Die Situation von Mukta Kamaiya zehn Jahre nach ihrer, SuDasien, 32, 94-97, 2012
  41. Technical efficiency in wheat seed production: a case study from Tarai region of Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 19(1), 41-50, 2012
  42. Food security through organic agriculture: A global and national perspective, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 18(4), 3-10, 2011
  43. Soil conservation practices for sustainability of rice-wheat system in Nepal: A review, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 18(4), 11-20, 2012
  44. Understanding the relationship between climate change and poverty in Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 18(4), Special Issue: 21-35, 2012
  45. Relationship between Climate Change Variables and Yield of Food Crops in Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 18(4), Special Issue: 37-54, 2012
  46. Comparison of Adaptive Capacity and Adaptation Practices in Response to Climate Change and Extremes among the Chepang Households in Rural of Mid-Hills Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 18(4), Special Issue: 55-75, 2012
  47. Community Participation in Decentralized Rural Development: A Case Study of Three Villages in Purbalingga District Indonesia, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 18(3), 99-110, 2012
  48. Trends in Livestock Population and Composition through Derived Productivity in Kyrgyzstan: A Case Study in Ala-Buka district, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 18(3), 159-176, 2012
  49. Determinants of Income and Consumption Poverty in Far-Western Rural Hills of Nepal, Journal of Contemporary India Studies: Space and Society, 2, 51-61, 2012
  50. Perceptions and Realities of Climate Change among the Chepang Communities in Rural Mid-Hills of Nepal, Journal of Contemporary India Studies: Space and Society, 2, 35-50, 2012
  51. Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Flora in Forest Grassland and Common Land Ecosystems of Western Chitwan, Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 18(2), 77-92, 2011
  52. Applied Ethnobotany Education in Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 18(1), 123-132, 2011
  53. Sustainability of community-based seed production enterprises in Nepal: Institutional issues, Nepal Agriculture Research Journal, 10, 33-40, 2011
  54. Rural Poverty Alleviation in Indonesia: Programs and the Implementation Gap, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 18(1), 13-22, 2011
  55. Meat Products Consumption in Indonesia, Journal of Rural Economics, Special issue 2011, 338-344, 2011
  56. ★, Projection of Livestock Products Consumption in Indonesia, Journal of Rural Problems, 47(2), 302-307, 2011
  57. Livestock Products Demand in Indonesia: Choosing between AIDS and Rotterdam Demand Models, Journal of Rural Problems, 26(2), 176-186, 2011
  58. ★, Determinants of household food security in Nepal: A binary logistic regression analysis, Journal of Mountain Science (SCI journal), 8(3), 403-413, 2011
  59. Collection and Marketing of Non-Timber Forest Products by Chepang Community in Nepal, The Journal of Agriculture and Environment, 12, 10-21, 2011
  60. Livelihood strategies of indigenous nationalities in Nepal: A case of Chepangs, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 17(2), 99-114, 2011
  61. Local Governance Institutions and Land Reform in the North East District of Botswana, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 17(2), 115-127, 2011
  62. Annual Subsistence Cycle of the Chepangs in mid-hills of Nepal: An Integration of Farming and Gathering, Himalayan Journal of Sociology & Anthropology, 4, 105-133, 2010
  63. Effect of climate variables on yield of major food crops in Nepal: A time-series analysis, Journal of Contemporary India Studies: Space and Society, 1, 19-26, 2011
  64. Socioeconomic Determinant of Livestock Product Consumption in Urban and Rural Java, Indonesia, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 17(1), 89-102, 2011
  65. Forest and food security of indigenous people: A case of Chepangs in Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 17(1), 113-135, 2011
  66. Production Economics of Rice in Different Development Regions of Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 17(1), 103-112, 2011
  67. Relationship Between Income poverty and Food Insecurity in Rural far-western mid Hills of Nepal, Nepalese Journal of Development and Rural Studies, 7(1), 59-70, 2010
  68. The Politics of Land Question in North Eastern Botswana in the Context of Southern Africa, The Social Sciences, 5(2), 128-138, 2010
  69. Poverty and food insecurity in Nepal: A review, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 16(2), 1-19, 2010
  70. The Land Question and Colonial Legacy in North-Eastern Botswana, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 16(2), 129-152, 2010
  71. Sustainability of community-based seed production enterprises in Nepal: Institutional issues, Nepal Agriculture Research Journal, 10, 33-40, 2010
  72. Relationship between Income-poverty and Food Insecurity in Rural Far-western Hills of Nepal, The 27th International Conference of Agricultural Economists, 2009
  73. Protracted People's War in Nepal: An Analysis from the Perspective of Azar's Theory of Protracted Social Conflict, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 15, 185-203, 2009
  74. Fancy Figures and Ugly Facts in Botswana's Rapid Economic Growth, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 15, 19-46, 2009
  75. Socio-economic Conditions and Participation in Community Based Forest Resource Management: An Analytical Study from Hills of Nepal, Journal of Rural Problems, 44(2), 63-68, 2008
  76. A Study on Rural Poverty Using Inequality Decomposition in Western Hills of Nepal: A Case of Gulmi District, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 14(2), 1-17, 2008
  77. Negotiating Peace in Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 14(1), 67-101, 2007
  78. Rural Poverty Analysis of Baitadi District in Nepal: An Inequality Decomposition Analysis, Nepalese Journal of Development and Rural Studies, 4(2), 16-35, 2007
  79. Study on Food Balance in Central Hills of Nepal, Journal of Rural Problems, 43(1), 184-189, 2007
  80. Assessment of food self-sufficiency and food security situation in Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 13(1), 209-230, 2007
  81. Institutional Changes in Forest Resource Management and Change in Forest Coverage in Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 13(1), 231-252, 2007
  82. Intervention on Livelihood Management through Community Based Organizations: Evidence from rural Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 13(1), 187-208, 2007
  83. Community participation in forest resource management" in Saxena, Journal of Mountain Science, 2(1), 32-41, 2006
  84. Food Insecurity and Coping Strategies in Rural Areas of Nepal: A Case Study of Dailekh District in Mid Western Development Region, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 12(2), 25-45, 2006
  85. Role of Forests in Household Food Security: Evidence from Rural Areas of Nepal, Annual report of Research Center for Regional Geography, 15, 1-28, 2006
  86. A Study on Dairy Farming of Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia, The Fourth Asian Conference of Agricultural Economists, 455-466, 2005
  87. A Study on Linkage Between Natural Resource Management and Well Being in Rural Nepal: An Entitlement Approach, The Fourth Asian Conference of Agricultural Economists, 609-708, 2005
  88. Feeding Traits Nutritional Status and Milk Production of Dairy Cattle and Buffalo in Small-scale Farmers in Terai, Nepal, Asian-Australasian journal of Animal Sciences, 19, 189-197, 2005
  89. Milk Marketing and Consumption Pattern in Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 12(1), 89-106, 2005
  90. Role of Cooperative in Improving the Accessibility to Credit of Backyard Pig Raisers in Batangas, Philippines, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 12(1), 63-88, 2005
  91. A Study on Food Self-Sufficiency at Household Level in Nepal, Journal of Rural Problems, 41(1), 230-235, 2005
  92. Peasantry and Food Procurement in a Subsistence Village in Farwest Montane Chhetri Land of Nepal, Himalayan Journal of Sociology & Anthropology, 2, 73-98, 2005
  93. Dairy Production and Its Implication in Household Income in Nepal, Contributions to Nepalese Studies, 32(2), 213-241, 2005
  94. A Study of the Problems Confronting the Backyard Pig Raisers in Batangas Province of Southern Luzon, Journal of Rural Problems, 41(1), 236-241, 2005
  95. Issues of Nepal-India Trade : A Nepalese Perspective, Annual report of Research Center for Regional Geography, 14, 69-92, 2005
  96. Community participation in forest resource management in Nepal, Journal of Mountain Science Volume, 2(1), 32-41, 2005
  97. Dairying and Its Contribution to Farm Economy in Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 11(1), 141-161, 2005
  98. Poverty Reduction Efforts in the Socio-economic Development Process of Nepal, The Economic Journal of Nepal, 27(3), 127-142, 2004
  99. Analysis of Traditional Pest Management Practices in Malawi: Case Study of Mbwadzulu EPA, Journal of Rural Problems, 40(1), 143-148, 2004
  100. Implementation of the Nicaraguan SGPRS at the Local Level: The Case of the Municipality of San Ramon, Journal of Rural Problems, 40(1), 154-159, 2004
  101. Participation of National Civil Society Organization in Policy Process: A Case Study of CONPES as a Venue in Nicaragua, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 10(2), 11-31, 2004
  102. Development of Dairy Cooperative and Its Impacts on Milk Production and Household Income: A Study on Bangladesh Milk Producers' Cooperative Union Limited, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 10(2), 87-101, 2004
  103. An Alternative Cropping System of Smallholders in Malawi: Towards Improved Food Production in Sangadzi Area, Journal of Rural Problems, 39(3), 30-41, 2003
  104. Building on Smallholder Traditional Farming Practices to Enhance Cost-effective Land Resources Conservation in Malawi: A Case Study of Sangadzi Area, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 10(1), 11-31, 2003
  105. The Effects of Altitude on Crop Farming and Cash Crop Use in Ilam District: Some Implications for Agricultural Policy, Contributions to Nepalese Studies, 30(2), 21-50, 2003
  106. Cooperative Services for Dairy Development in Bangladesh: A Comparative Study of Cooperative and Non-cooperative Villages, Journal of Rural Problems, 39(1), 112-117, 2003
  107. A Study on Cashcrop Farming and Farm Household Economy in Montane Area of Western Nepal : Focusing on Food Security, Annual report of Research Center for Regional Geography, 12, 135-158, 2003
  108. Contribution of Biogas Technology in Well-being of Rural Hill Areas of Nepal: A Comparative Study between Biogas Users and Non-users, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 9(2), 43-63, 2003
  109. Critical Elements of Supplier Development in The Malaysian Automobile Industry: Parts and Component Procurement and Supplier Development Practice at Proton, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 9(2), 65-87, 2003
  110. Institutional Expansion and Decentralization Efforts in Nepal: Retrospect and Prospect Sahabhagita, The Journal of Local Self-Governance and Development, 5(1-2), 21-56, 2002
  111. Role of Dairy Cooperative Services on Dairy Development in Indonesia: A Case Study of Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Province, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 9(1), 17-39, 2002
  112. Katomanzu kinko no toshi furontia : Patanshi no machi keisei o jirei ni, Mita Journal of Economics, 95(2), 31-50, 2002
  113. An Examination of the Socio-economic Implications of Microfinance Programs: Towards an Alternative Approach in Nepal, Contributions to Nepalese Studies, 29(1), 97-127, 2002
  114. Milk Marketing Channels in Bangladesh, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 8(2), 87-101, 2002
  115. Socio-economic Impact of Promotion of Renewable Energy Technologies in the Hills of Nepal: A Perspective of Biogas Technology, Journal of Rural Problems, 37(4), 300-305, 2002
  116. The Role of Cooperative on Dairy Farming in Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia, Journal of Rural Problems, 37(4), 311-317, 2002
  117. Impacts of Dairy Cooperative on Rural Income Generation in Bangladesh, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 8(1), 91-105, 2001
  118. Pond Fish Production Through People's Participation in Rural Bangladesh, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 7(2), 11-28, 2000
  119. A Study on Farming of Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, Journal of international development and cooperation, 4(1), 127-151, 1998
  120. A Study on Paddy Market Functionaries in Bangladesh, Journal of international development and cooperation, 3(1), 115-136, 1997
  121. A Study on Agriculture and Migration of Nepal, Annual report of Research Center for Regional Geography, 4, 1-27, 1995
  122. A Study on Farmers' Debt in Thailand, Regional and Cultural Studies (Bulletin of the Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima University, I), 20, 101-122, 1994
  123. Study on Rural Economy of Bangladesh Part II, Regional and Cultural Studies (Bulletin of the Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima University, I), 18, 75-103, 1992
  124. Study on Rural Economy of Bangladesh Part I, Regional and Cultural Studies (Bulletin of the Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima University, I), 17, 259-295, 1991
  125. Perception of Rural Development in Bangladesh, Regional and Cultural Studies (Bulletin of the Graduate School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima University, I), 16, 67-126, 1990
  126. Rural-Urban Interaction and Its Implication for Rural Development in Bangladesh, Japanese journal of Southeast Asian Studies, 28(3), 141-154, 1990
  127. Cropping Systems in Low-Lying Areas of the Bengal Delta, Japanese journal of Southeast Asian Studies, 28(3), 24-40, 1990
  128. A Case Study of Rural Occupation Structure in Bangladesh, Journal of Rural Problems, 24(3), 28-35, 1988
  129. ★, Vulnerability of Chepang households to climate change and extremes in the Mid-Hills of Nepal, CLIMATIC CHANGE (SCI journal), 135(3-4), 521-537, 201604
  130. FACTORS IMPACTING ADOPTION OF ORGANIC FARMING IN CHITWAN DISTRICT OF NEPAL, ASIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND DEVELOPMENT, 5(1), 1-12, 201501
  131. ★, Review of Climate Policies and Roles of Institutions in the Policy Formulation and Implementation of Adaptation Plans and Strategies in Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 23(1), 41-54, 2017
  132. ★, Participatory vulnerability assessment of climate change impacts in Madi Valley of Chitwan District, Nepal, Cogent OA Food and Agriculture, 3(1), 1-20, 2017
  133. ★, Determinants of livelihood diversification in Ghana from the national livelihood strategies and spatial perspective, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 23(2), 75-90, 2017
  134. ★, Generalised Ordered Model for Conceptualising and Ascertaining the Determinants of Livelihood Satisfaction in Ghana, Journal of Happiness Studies (SCI journal), 19(4), 1195-1216, 2018
  135. Comparative Study of Household Economy and Food Security in Timor-Leste: A Case Study of Acumau and Mertuto Villages, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 24(1), 1-16, 2018
  136. ★, Climatic Change and Indigenous Knowledge and Practices with Reference to Traditional Water Resource Management in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 24(1), 17-24, 2018
  137. Systematic review of the research on climate change adaptation policies and practices in the least developed countries with special reference to Nepal, Proceedings of Fifth International Conference on Climate Change Adaptation, 61-67, 2016
  138. ★, STATE OF CLIMATE POLICIES, PLANS/STRATEGIES AND FACTORS AFFECTING THEIR IMPLEMENTATION IN NEPAL, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONSERVATION SCIENCE (SCI journal), 8(3), 485-496, 201712
  139. ★, Roles and contributions of community seed banks in climate adaptation in Nepal, DEVELOPMENT IN PRACTICE (SCI journal), 28(2), 292-302, 2018
  140. Indigenous peoples, indigenous knowledge and issues of indigenous peoples on climate change, particularly on REDD+ in developing countries, International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, 5(3), 272-283, 2017
  141. Agrobiodiversity in education systems in Nepal, Proceedings of 2nd National Workshop on Conservation and Utilization of Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources (CUAPGR), 184-194, 2017
  142. Wild edible plants of Nepal, Proceedings of 2nd National Workshop on Conservation and Utilization of Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources (CUAPGR), 390-407, 2017
  143. Participatory assessment of livelihood resources and adaptations to climate change in Madi Valley of Chitwan district, Nepal, Proceedings of 6th International Conference on Climate Change Adaptation, 2017
  144. Delphi Expert Survey on Climate Policies, Plans/Strategies in Nepal, Preprints (www.preprints.com), 2017
  145. Participatory vulnerability assessment of climate vulnerabilities and impacts in Madi Valley of Chitwan district, Nepal, COGENT FOOD & AGRICULTURE, 3(1), 2017
  146. ★, Marketing and Trade of Agricultural Produce in India and Nepal, Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Indian Subcontinent and Prospective of Trade with Japan, 1-17, 20190323
  147. Fruits and Vegetables Market in India: Policies, Commission Agents and Farmers, Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Indian Subcontinent and Prospective of Trade with Japan, 31-44, 20190323
  148. Value Chain Analysis of Potato in Nepal: Current Practice and Perception of Producers and Traders, Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Indian Subcontinent and Prospective of Trade with Japan, 55-69, 20200331
  149. Local level socio-economic impacts and responses to the earthquakes 2015: A case of Kirtipur Municipality, International Journal of Social Sciences and Management, 6(1), 17-27, 2019
  150. ★, Choices of research methodologies in the climate change adaptation in agriculture: A systematic review, Sustainable Agriculture Research, 7(4), 92-102, 2018
  151. Roles and contributions of community seed banks in climate adaptation in Nepal, Development in Practice, 28(2), 292-302, 2018
  152. Determining the nature and spatial-temporal changes of the livelihood asset pentagon and its relationship with livelihood opportunities in Ghana, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, 50(4), 460-483, 2019
  153. Impacts of Mainstream Hydropower Dams on Fisheries and Agriculture in Lower Mekong Basin, SUSTAINABILITY, 12(6), 20200302
  154. An Exploration of the Informal Credit Practices for Agriculture in Afghanistan: Reasons for Availing Informal and not Availing Formal Credit, Journal of International Development and Cooperation, 26(1&2), 95-108, 20200324
  155. The Role of Credit Obtained from Input Suppliers in Farm Investment in Afghanistan, Journal of Contemporary India Studies: Space and Society, Hiroshima University, 10(1), 1-16, 20200324
  156. Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA): A Systematic Assessment and Analysis of Policies/plans and Practices in South Asia, Particularly Focusing on Nepal and India, Journal of Contemporary India Studies: Space and Society, Hiroshima University, 10, 17-30, 20200324
  157. ★, Exploring perceptions and influences of local stakeholders on climate change adaptation in Central and Western Nepal, Climate and Development, https://doi.org/10.1080/17565529.2019.1664377, 20191110
  158. ★, Marketing and Trade of Agricultural Produce in India and Nepal, Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Indian Subcontinent and Prospective of Trade with Japan, 1-17, 20190331
  159. Value Chain Analysis of Potato in Nepal: Current Practice and Perception of Producers and Traders, Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Indian Subcontinent and Prospective of Trade with Japan, 55-69, 20190331
  160. Fruits and Vegetables Market in India: Policies, Commission Agents and Farmers, Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Indian Subcontinent and Prospective of Trade with Japan, 31-44, 20190331
  161. Local level socio-economic impacts and responses to the earthquakes 2015: A case of Kirtipur Municipality, International Journal of Social Sciences and Management, 6(1), 17-27, 20191025
  162. Factors Affecting Farmers' Access to Formal and Informal Credit: Evidence from Rural Afghanistan, SUSTAINABILITY, 12(3), 202002
  163. ★, Determining the nature and spatial-temporal changes of the livelihood asset pentagon and its relationship with livelihood opportunities in Ghana, Community Development, 50-4; 460-483, 50(4), 460-483, 201909
  164. ★, Exploring perceptions and influences of local stakeholders on climate change adaptation in Central and Western Tarai, Nepal, CLIMATE AND DEVELOPMENT, 12(6), 575-589, 20200702
  165. ★, Marché as a Place for Interaction between Organic Producers and Local Consumers: A Study of Hiroshima Prefecture, Journal of Rural Problems, 56(4), 202012
  166. ★, Overcoming the Barriers to Entry of Newcomer Sustainable Farmers: Insights from the Emergence of Organic Clusters in Japan, SUSTAINABILITY, 13(2), 202101
  167. ★, Agricultural Credit and Extension Services: Does Their Synergy Augment Farmers' Economic Outcomes?, SUSTAINABILITY, 13(7), 202104
  168. ★, What farmers expect from the proposed formal agricultural credit policy: evidence from a randomized conjoint experiment in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, AGRICULTURAL FINANCE REVIEW, 81(4), 578-595, 20210708
  169. ★, Resisting the vineyard invasion: Anti-pesticide movements as a vehicle for territorial food democracy and just sustainability transitions, Journal of Rural Studies, 20210622
  170. Characteristics and challenges of formal agricultural credit in Afghanistan: What potential policy can increase participation?, Journal of Contemporary India Studies: Space and Society, 11, 19-37, 20210331
  171. Resisting the vineyard invasion: Anti-pesticide movements as a vehicle for territorial food democracy and just sustainability transitions, JOURNAL OF RURAL STUDIES, 86, 318-329, 202108
  172. Farmer Decision-Making on the Concept of Coexistence: A Comparative Analysis between Organic and Biotech Farmers in the Philippines, AGRICULTURE-BASEL, 11(9), 202109
  173. ★, Leveraging Japanese Sado Island Farmers' GIAHS Inclusivity by Understanding Their Perceived Involvement, SUSTAINABILITY, 13(20), 202110

Publications such as books

  1. 2023/05/25, Socio-Economic Functions Across Sustainable Farming Systems, MDPI, Basel, Switzerland, 2023, 05, Scholarly Book, Compilation, English, ISBN 978-3-0365-7613-8 (Hbk), ISBN 978-3-0365-7612-1 (PDF), 214
  2. 2023/03/23, A Study on Climate Resilient Agriculture: Focusing on Japanese Environmental Conservation Agriculture with Biodiversity, Environmental Conservation Agriculture Research Group, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University, 2023, 03, Scholarly Book, Single work
  3. 2023/03/23, A Study on Climate Resilient Agriculture: Focusing on Japanese Environmental Conservation Agriculture with Biodiversity, Environmental Conservation Agriculture Research Group, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hiroshima University, 2023, 03, Scholarly Book, Single work
  4. 2019/03, Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Indian Subcontinent and Prospective of Trade with Japan, The Open University of Japan, 2019, 3, Scholarly Book, Joint work, English (some chapters in Japanese), Maharjan Keshav Lall, Kawai Akinobu, 978-4-9910263-1-7, 83
  5. 2019/03, Socio-Economic Issues of Climate Change: A Livelihood Analysis from Nepal, Climate change, livelihood, developing countries, Nepal, indigenous nationalities, Chepang, adaptation, vulnerability, Springer Nature Singapore, 2019, 2, Scholarly Book, Joint work, English, Piya Luni, Maharjan Keshav Lall, Joshi Niraj Prakash, 978-981-13-5783-1, 202
  6. 2018, Development of Food Marketing System in Indian Subcontinent and its Possibilities of Trade Links with Japan, Development of Food Marketing System in Indian Subcontinent and its Possibilities of Trade Links with Japan, Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Japan, 2018, March, Scholarly Book, English, Keshav Lall Maharjan, editor
  7. 2018, Development of Food Marketing System in Indian Subcontinent and its Possibilities of Trade Links with Japan, Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee and Wholesale Markets in Delhi, Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Japan, 2018, March, Scholarly Book, English, Maharjan, K. L. and Sundas, B
  8. 2018, Development of Food Marketing System in Indian Subcontinent and its Possibilities of Trade Links with Japan, Understanding the Dynamics of Fruit and Vegetable Prices in Siliguri and Nearby Markets, Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Japan, 2018, March, Scholarly Book, English, Sundas B. and Maharjan, K. L.
  9. 2018, Development of Food Marketing System in Indian Subcontinent and its Possibilities of Trade Links with Japan, Marketing Dynamics of Vegetables in Kathmandu Valley Nepal, Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Japan, 2018, March, Scholarly Book, English, Maharjan, K. L., Singh, M. and Shrestha, R. P.
  10. 2018, Development of Food Marketing System in Indian Subcontinent and its Possibilities of Trade Links with Japan, North-south Agricultural Trade Dependence in Nepal and Reliance on Import, Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Japan, 2018, March, Scholarly Book, English, Joshi, N.P., Piya, L., Maharjan, K.L. and Tamang, D.T.
  11. 2017/03, Decentralization and Rural Development in Indonesia, Decentralization and Rural Development in Indonesia, Springer Nature, 2017, March, Scholarly Book, Joint work, English, Sutiyo and K. L. Maharjan, 978-981-10-3207-3, 162, 162
  12. 2017, Sustainability of Organic Farming in Nepal, Sustainability of Organic Farming in Nepal, Springer, 2017, November, Scholarly Book, Joint work, English, Singh, Mrinila and K. L. Maharjan, 978-981-10-5618-5, 208, 208, all
  13. 2017, Assessing community-based adaptation in central and far-western Nepal, Assessing community-based adaptation in central and far-western Nepal, Lambert Academic Publishing, 2017, December, Scholarly Book, English, S. K. Maharjan, K. L. Maharjan and E. R. Sigdel
  14. 2015/10, Community Seed Production Sustainability in Rice-Wheat Farming. Tokyo: Springer Japan, Community Seed Production Sustainability in Rice-Wheat Farming. Tokyo: Springer Japan, Springer Japan, 2015, October, Scholarly Book, Joint work, English, Khanal, N. P. and K. L. Maharjan, 978-4-431-55473-8, 177, all
  15. 2014, Communities and Livelihood Strategies in Developing Countries, Communities and Livelihood Strategies in Developing Countries, Springer Japan, 2014, Scholarly Book, Compilation, English, Maharjan, Keshav Lall editor, 978-4-431-54773-0, 178, all
  16. 2013, Geography of governance: Dynamics for local development, Vulnerability of farmers in Nepal: Case of Ilam district, nternational Geography Union Commission on Geography of Governance, 2014, Scholarly Book, Joint work, English, Shrestha. S.L., Maharjan, K.L.
  17. 2013, Climate Change, Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods in Developing Countries, Climate Change, Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods in Developing Countries, Springer Japan, 2013, Scholarly Book, Joint work, English, Maharjan, K.L. and N.P. Joshi, 978-4-431-54343-5, 180, all
  18. 2013, Understanding Maoist Conflict in Nepal: Initiatives of Civil Societies on Social Capital Development for Peacebuilding in Hills, Understanding Maoist Conflict in Nepal: Initiatives of Civil Societies on Social Capital Development for Peacebuilding in Hills, Lambert Academic Publishing, 2013, Scholarly Book, Joint work, English, Joshi, N. P., Maharjan, K. L. and Piya, L., 978-3-659-37254-4, 125, all
  19. 2012, Climate Change: Asian Perspective, Source of climate change, its impact and mitigation issues in Nepal, Rawat Publication, 2012, Scholarly Book, Joint work, English, Maharjan, K.L., Joshi, N.P., Piya, L., 978-81-316-0493-9, 267, 21
  20. 2006/09, Political and Social Transformation in North India and Nepal. Japanese Studies on South Asia No 6 , New Dehli: Manohar Publishers, 2006, 09, Scholarly Book, Cocompilation, 535
  21. 2006/08, Small-Scale Livelihoods and Natural Resource Management in Marginal Areas of Monsoon Asia , Dehra Dun: Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, 2006, 08, Scholarly Book, Cocompilation, 177
  22. 2005/12, New Challenges Facing Asian Agriculture under Globalisation , Malaysian Agricultural Economics Association, 2005, 12, Scholarly Book, Cocompilation, 791
  23. 2005/07, Social Dynamism in Contemporary Nepal , University of Tokyo Press, 2005, 07, Scholarly Book, Compilation, 415
  24. 2003/05, Country Study for Japan's Official Development Assistance to the Kingdom of Nepal - Beyond Poverty and Conflicts - , Institute for International Cooperation= JICA, 2003, 05, Report, Cocompilation, 245
  25. 2003/04, Translating Development: The Case of Nepal , New Delhi: Social Science Press, 2003, 04, Scholarly Book, Cocompilation, 312
  26. 2003/03, Peasantry in Nepal: A Study on Subsistence Farmers and Their Activities Pertaining to Food Security , Research Center for Regional Geography= Hiroshima University, 2003, 03, Scholarly Book, Single work, 122
  27. 2003/01, Animal Production and Total Management of Local Resources , Faculty of Animal Science= Gadja Mada University, 2003, 01, Scholarly Book, Cocompilation, 442
  28. 2002/05, Sustainable Agriculture, Poverty and Food Security , Jaipur:Rawat Publications, 2002, 05, Scholarly Book, Cocompilation, s.s.acharya surjit singh vidya sagar eds MAHARJAN,K, 430
  29. 2002/03, Basic Research on Sustainable Mountain Agriculture of Nepal , IDEC= Hiroshima Univ., 2002, 03, Report, Compilation, MAHARJAN,K L, 210
  30. 1997/03, Impacts of Irrigation and Drainage Schemes on Rural Economic Activities in Bangladesh , Special Publication No.34=Research Center for Regional Geography=Hiroshima University, 1997, 03, Scholarly Book, Single work, 246
  31. 1996/03, Final Report on Joint Study on Rural Development Experiment (JSRDE) Project , Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development, 1996, 03, Report, Cocompilation, 367
  32. 1995/11, Report of the Workshop on Final Review of Joint Study on Rural Development Experiment Project , Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development, 1995, 11, Report, Cocompilation, 194
  33. 1994/09, Anthropology of Nepal: Peoples, Problems and Processes , Mandal Book Point, 1994, 09, Scholarly Book, Cocompilation, MAHARJAN,K, 459
  34. 1990/06, Key Questions and Issues From Village-Based Studies 1986-1989 , JICA= Dhaka= Bangladesh, 1990, 06, Report, Cocompilation, 202
  35. 1990/03, Proceedings of The JSARD Workshop II, , JICA= Dhaka= Bangladesh, 1990, 03, Report, Cocompilation, 250
  36. 1989/03, Agriculture and Rural Development in Bangladesh: Phanishair Village in Chandpur , Japan International Cooperation Agency, 1989, 03, Scholarly Book, Single work, 155
  37. 1988/10, Agriculture and Rural Development in Bangladesh: Gobarchitra Village in Chandpur, , JICA= Dhaka= Bangladesh, 1988, 10, Scholarly Book, Cocompilation, 172

Invited Lecture, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation

  1. Does motivation enhance access to financial institutions among the financially excluded Village Defense Party (VDP) members?, Morshed MM and Maharjan, KL, Morshed MM and Maharjan, KL, 11th ASAE International Conference, 2023/03/19, Without Invitation, English, Association of Asian Agricultural Economists, Aoyama University, Tokyo
  2. Multidimensional poverty in rural and urban Malawi: A comparative analysis of the Nsanje district and Lilongwe city, Tizifa TM, and Maharjan, KL, Tizifa TM, and Maharjan, KL, ARAFE 6th International Workshop, 2022/07/11, Without Invitation, English, The Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economic, Kyout University (Online)
  3. Farmers' Community Based Flood Risk Communication and Their Adaptation Strategies: A Case Study in a "Char" Land Area of Sirajganj District Bangladesh, Faruk, MO and Maharjan, KL, Faruk, MO and Maharjan, KL, 2022 Agricultural Economics Society of Japan Annual Meeting at Ryukoku University, Japan (online), 2022/03/27, Without Invitation, English, Ryukoku University, Shiga Canpus
  4. Analysis of Factors Affecting Market Participation by Brinjal Farmers: A Case Study of Jashore and Narsingdi District, Bangladesh, Rana Masud and Maharjan, K. L., Rana Masud, 31st virtual International Conference of Agricultural Economists, 2021/08/30, Without Invitation, English, International Association of Agricultural Economists, online
  5. Leveraging Japanese Sado Island Farmers' GIAHS Inclusivity by Understanding Their Perceived Involvement, Maharjan, K. L., Clarisse Gonzalvo and Wilson Aala Jr., Clarisse Gonzalvo and Wilson Aala Jr., 31st virtual International Conference of Agricultural Economists, 2021/08/24, Without Invitation, English, International Association of Agricultural Economists, online
  6. The Impact of Farmer Field School on Agricultural Income, Agro-ecology and Farmer's Behavior in Farming: A Case Study on Cumilla District in Bangladesh, BHUIYAN, Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman and MAHARJAN, Keshav Lall, BHUIYAN, Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman, ARAFE 5th International Workshop, 2021/07/11, Without Invitation, English, The Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics
  7. Analysis of Factors Affecting Market Participation and Its impact on Producer's Price: A Case Study of Brinjal farming in Jashore and Narsingdi, Bangladesh, Rana Masud and Keshav Lall Maharjan, Rana Masud, ARAFE 5th International Workshop, 2021/07/11, Without Invitation, English, The Association for Regional Agricultural & Forestry Economics (ARAFE), online
  8. Farmer decision making on the concept of coexistence: A comparative analysis between organic and biotech farmers in the Philippines, Gonzalvo, Clarisse M., Aala, Wilson Jr. F., Maharjan, Keshav Lall, Gonzalvo, Clarisse M., Aala, Wilson Jr. F.,, ARAFE 5th International Workshop, 2021/07/11, Without Invitation, English, The Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics, online
  9. Marketing and Trade of Agricultural Produce (Vegetables) in India and Nepal (Northern Part of Indian Subcontinent), Maharjan, K. L, The 12th INDAS International Conference, Understanding the Transitional Process from Agrarian to Industrialized Economy in South Asia, 2020/12/20, With Invitation, English, NIHU Project "Integrated Area Studies on South Asia" (INDAS-South Asia), Kyoto University (online)
  10. Understanding the Factors Related to Adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture in Japan: A Case Study of Sado, Niigata Prefecture, Maharjan, K. L., International Workshop on Climate Smart Agriculture, 2020/10/24, With Invitation, English, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, India, Hiroshima University, Japan Tata Institute of Social Science, Hyderabad, India, online
  11. Does access to Meteorological Information affect the Perception of Climate Change among the Rural Famers: A study from a drought-prone district of Odisha, Nayak, B. P., Jena, P. R. and Maharjan, K. L., Nayak, B. P., Jena, P. R., International Workshop on Climate Smart Agriculture, 2020/10/24, With Invitation, English, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, India, Hiroshima University, Japan and Tata Institute of Social Science, Hyderabad, India, online
  12. Understanding Organic Farmers' Decision Making Towards the Biotech Corn Technology: A Case Study in Laguna, Philippines, Clarisse M. Gonzalvo and Maharjan, Keshav Lall, Clarisse M. Gonzalvo, The 70th Annual Conference of The Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics, 2020/10/11, Without Invitation, English, The Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics, Kyoto University (online)
  13. What Farmers Expect from the Proposed Formal Agricultural Credit Policy: Evidence from a Randomized Conjoint Experiment in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, Masaood Moahid and Maharjan, Keshav Lall, Masaood Moahid, The 70th Annual Conference of The Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics, 2020/10/11, Without Invitation, English, The Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics, Kyoto University (online)
  14. Measuring the Impact of Formal Agricultural Credit Policy Attributes on Farmers' Acceptance Province in Afghanistan, Moahid, M. and Maharjan, K. L, Moahid, M., 70th Annual Meeting of Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, 2020/10/10, Without Invitation, English, Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, Kyoto University (online)
  15. Research on Japanese-type Climate-Smart Agriculture that takes biodiversity into consideration: Focusing on the Case of Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, Maharjan, Keshav Lall, Nagata Akira, 70th Annual Conference of The Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics, 2020/10/10, Without Invitation, Japanese, The Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics, Kyoto University (online)
  16. Agricultural credit in Afghanistan: challenges and options, Masaood Moahid and Maharjan, Keshav Lall, Masaood Moahid and Maharjan, Keshav Lall, The JASAS 33rd Annual Conference, 2020/10/03, Without Invitation, English, The Japanese Association for South Asian Studies, Kyoto University (online)
  17. The Philippine Rice Tariffication Law: Assessing livelihood impacts on Filipino farmers, Gonzalvo, C., Maharjan, K., and Aala, W, Gonzalvo, C. and Aala, W, 7th Japan Society for International Development (JASID) Western Japan research meeting, 2020/08/21, Without Invitation, English, Hiroshima University & Kyushu University, Hiroshima University (Online)
  18. Agriculture in Sado, Nigata Prefecture- Preliminary report of the Questionnaire Survey, Maharjan, K.L., The 127th Study Session "Development and Cultural Change", 2020/07/19, Without Invitation, English, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima University
  19. Analysis of factors influencing biotech corn farmers' adoption and decision making in relation with the 2015 GMO Supreme Court ban in the Philippines, Gonzalvo, C., Maharjan, K. L., and Aala, W, Gonzalvo, C. and Aala, W, The 4th International workshop of the Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, 2020/07/04, Without Invitation, English, Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, Kyoto University (online)
  20. Agriculture in Fujioka region, Gunma Prefecture- Preliminary report of the Questionnaire Survey, Maharjan, K.L., The 126th Study Session "Forum for Development and Cultural Change", 2020/06/21, Without Invitation, Japanese, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima University
  21. Formal and Informal Credit in Afghanistan: Factors Affecting Farmers' Participation and the Size of Credit, Moahid, M. and Maharjan, K. L, Moahid, M., 2020 Agricultural Economics Society of Japan Annual Meeting, 2020/05/30, Without Invitation, English, Agricultural Economics Society of Japan, Tohoku University
  22. Understanding of Climate Resilient Agriculture and objective of this research: Towards comparative analysis of Japan and India, Maharjan, Keshav Lall, 124th Study Session of the "Development and Cultural Change" Forum, 2019 November 10, 2019/11/10, Without Invitation, English
  23. Reconnecting the organic and local dimension of Alternative Food Networks in Japan: an exploration of Japanese marche (farmers' market), Zollet Simona and Maharjan, K. L, Zollet Simona, 69th Annual Meeting of Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, 2019/10/26, Without Invitation, English, Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, Aichi University, Toyohashi, Japan
  24. Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA): A review and analysis of policies/plans and practices in South Asia, Maharjan, S.K. and Maharjan, K.L., The 4th HINDAS Seminar 2019, 2019/10/11, Without Invitation, English, The Center for Contemporary India Studies, HIroshima Univerisry, JApan, HIroshima Univerisry, JApan
  25. Agriculture Policy 2019, Odhisa, India, The 121st Study Session of Forum "Development and Cultural Change", 2019/07/15, Without Invitation, English, Graduate School for International Development and Coopeartion (IDEC), Hiroshima University, IDEC, Hiroshima University
  26. Moving Towards Climate Resilient Agriculture: Understanding the Factors Influencing Adoption in India and Japan, Key Concepts and Research Methodology, The 121st Study Session of Forum "Development and Cultural Change", 2019/07/15, Without Invitation, English, Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation (IDEC), Hiroshima University, IDEC, Hiroshima University
  27. Household economy and its contribution to the livelihood among the farmers in Dang-Deukhuri, Nepal, Maharjan, S. K., Maharjan, K. L. and Giri, C. R., Maharjan, S. K., Maharjan, K. L. and Giri, C. R., 2018 Annual Conference of The Agricultural Economics Society of Japan, 2019/05/05, Without Invitation, English, The Agricultural Economics Society of Japan, Hokkaido University, Japan
  28. Impact of Agricultural Credit in Farm Income and Crop Diversification in Balkh District, Afghanistan, Moahid, M. and Maharjan, K. L., 2019 Agricultural Economics Society of Japan Annual Meeting, 2019/03/31, Without Invitation, English, Agricultural Economics Society of Japan, The University of Tokyo
  29. Marketing and trade of agricultural products in India and Nepal: Some characteristics and issues, Maharjan, K. L., 2018 HINDAS 5th Regular Seminar, 2018/10/27, Without Invitation, English, The Center for Contemporary India Studies, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima University
  30. Newcomer organic farmers and alternative rural development models: towards a comparative study between Italy and Japan, Zollet Simona and Maharjan, K. L., Zollet Simona, 68th Annual Meeting of Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, 2018/10/13, Without Invitation, English, Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, Tokyo University of Agriculture
  31. Exploring perceptions of local stakeholders on climate change adaptation in mid and central Nepal, Maharjan, S. K. & Maharjan K. L., Maharjan, S. K. & Maharjan K. L., 5th World Conference on Climate Change, 2018/10/05, Without Invitation, English, London University, SOAS, London University, UK
  32. An Analysis of Maize Yield Response to Agrochemical Expenditure using the Generalized Propensity Score (GPS) Matching Approach, Mahama, T. A. K. and Maharjan K. L., Mahama, T. A. K. and Maharjan K. L., 30th International Conference of Agricultural Economists, 2018/08/01, Without Invitation, English, International Association of Agricultural Economists, Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  33. Women´s Participation in Vegetable Value Chain in Nepal: A Case of Potato Product in Kavre District, Adhikari, J., Thapa, D., Singh, M. and Maharjan, K. L., Adhikari, J., Thapa, D., Singh, M. and Maharjan, K. L., Agricultural Economic International Conference, 2018/06/05, Without Invitation, English, International Society of Agricultural Economics, NDRI, Karthmandu, Nepal
  34. North-south agricultural trade dependence in Nepal and reliance on import, Joshi, N.P., Piya, L., Maharjan, K.L. and Tamang, D.T., Joshi, N.P., Piya, L., Maharjan, K.L. and Tamang, D.T., Dissemination seminar on Development of Food Marketing System in Indian Subcontinent and its Possibilities of Trade Links with Japan, 2017/12, With Invitation, English, The Open University of Japan, Hiroshima University, Japan, Tribhuvan University, Nepal and Nepal Development Research Institute, Nepal, Kirtipur Hillside Hotel and Resort, Kirtipur, Nepal Kathmandu, Nepal.
  35. Marketing dynamics of vegetables in Kathmandu valley Nepal, Maharjan, K. L., Singh, M. and Shrestha, R. P, Maharjan, K. L., Singh, M. and Shrestha, R. P, Dissemination seminar on Development of Food Marketing System in Indian Subcontinent and its Possibilities of Trade Links with Japan, 2017/12, With Invitation, English, The Open University of Japan, Hiroshima University, Japan, Tribhuvan University, Nepal and Nepal Development Research Institute, Nepal, Kirtipur Hillside Hotel and Resort, Kirtipur, Nepal Kathmandu, Nepal.
  36. Understanding the dynamics of fruit and vegetable prices in Siliguri and nearby markets, Sundas B. and Maharjan, K. L, Sundas B. and Maharjan, K. L, Dissemination seminar on Development of Food Marketing System in Indian Subcontinent and its Possibilities of Trade Links with Japan, 2017/12, With Invitation, English, The Open University of Japan, Hiroshima University, Japan, Tribhuvan University, Nepal and Nepal Development Research Institute, Nepal, Kirtipur Hillside Hotel and Resort, Kirtipur, Nepal Kathmandu, Nepal.
  37. Agricultural produce marketing committee and wholesale markets in Delhi, Maharjan, K. L. and Sundas, B., Maharjan, K. L. and Sundas, B., Dissemination seminar on Development of Food Marketing System in Indian Subcontinent and its Possibilities of Trade Links with Japan, 2017/12, With Invitation, English, The Open University of Japan, Hiroshima University, Japan, Tribhuvan University, Nepal and Nepal Development Research Institute, Nepal, Kirtipur Hillside Hotel and Resort, Kirtipur, Nepal Kathmandu, Nepal.
  38. Determinants of vegetable farming as a main source of income among the vegetable growers in Nepal, Joshi, N. P., Piya L. and Maharjan, K. L., Joshi, N. P., Piya L. and Maharjan, K. L., 2017 HINDAS 4th Regular Seminar , 2017/10/21, Without Invitation, English, Research Center for Indian Studies, Hiroshima University, Japan
  39. A Study on Marketing and Markets of Fruits and Vegetables in Silguri, India, Maharjan, K. L., Maharjan, K. L., 2017 HINDAS 4th Regular Seminar , 2017/10/21, Without Invitation, English, Research Center for Indian Studies, Hiroshima University, Japan
  40. Analysing contribution of diverse income generating activities in the household economy among the farmers in Deukhuri Valley, Dang District, Maharjan, S. K. and Maharjan K. L., Maharjan, S. K. and Maharjan K. L., 67th Annual Meeting of Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, 2017/10, Without Invitation, English, Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, Kochi University, Japan
  41. The determinants of main livelihood strategies in Ghana, Mahama, T. A-K. and Maharjan K. L., Mahama, T. A-K. and Maharjan K. L., 67th Annual Meeting of Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, 2017/10, Without Invitation, English, Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, Kochi University, Japan
  42. Agricultural market development, its status and contribution in vegetable commercialization in Nepal, Joshi, N. P., Maharjan K. L., Piya, L. and Tamang, D. T., Joshi, N. P., Maharjan K. L., Piya, L. and Tamang, D. T., 67th Annual Meeting of Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, 2017/10, Without Invitation, English, Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, Kochi University, Japan
  43. Marketing of Vegetables in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, Maharjan, K. L. and Singh, M., Maharjan, K. L. and Singh, M., 67th Annual Meeting of Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, 2017/10, Without Invitation, English, Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, Kochi University, Japan
  44. Participatory assessment of livelihood resources and adaptations to climate change in Madi Valley of Chitwan district, Nepal, Maharjan, S. K. and Maharjan K. L, Maharjan, S. K. and Maharjan K. L, Unique Conferences Canada, 2017/09, Without Invitation, English, International Center for Research & Development, Toronto University, Canada
  45. Wild edible plants of Nepal, Dangol, D. R., Maharjan, K. L., Maharjan, S. K., Acharya, A. K., Dangol, D. R., Maharjan, K. L., Maharjan, S. K., Acharya, A. K., 2nd National Workshop on Conservation and Utilization of Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources (CUAPGR), 2017/05, With Invitation, English, Association of Conservation and Utilization of Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources, Mirabel Hotel and Resort, Dhulikhel, Nepal
  46. Agrobiodiversity in education systems in Nepal, Dangol, D. R., Maharjan, K. L., Maharjan, S. K., Joshi, B. K., Dangol, D. R., Maharjan, K. L., Maharjan, S. K., Joshi, B. K., 2nd National Workshop on Conservation and Utilization of Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources (CUAPGR), 2017/05, With Invitation, English, Association of Conservation and Utilization of Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources, Mirabel Hotel and Resort, Dhulikhel, Nepal
  47. Indigenous peoples, indigenous knowledge and their issues on climate change, particularly on REDD+, in developing countries, Maharjan, S. K. and Maharjan K. L., Maharjan, S. K. and Maharjan K. L., International and regional Seminar on indigenous peoples and climate change, 2017/01/27, With Invitation, English, NGO Federation Indigenous of Nepal and European Commission, Kathmandu, Soltee Hotel, Kathmandu
  48. Experts opinions on the state and factors affecting implementation of climate policies in Nepal, 3. Maharjan, S. K. and Maharjan K. L., International Conference on Biodiversity, Climate Change Assessment and Impacts on Livelihood, 2017/01/11, Without Invitation, English, Soltee Hotel, Kathmandu, Nepal
  49. Food Security Climate Change and Adaptation, Maharjan K. L., Platform for Innovating Knowledge to International Know How and Bioinformatics Workshop, 2016/10/26, With Invitation, English, Sikkim University, India, Sikkim University, Tadong, Gangtok, India
  50. Systematic review of the research on climate change adaptation policies and practices in the Least Developed Countries with special reference to Nepal, Maharjan, S. K. and Maharjan K. L., 5th International Conference on Climate Change Adaptation,, 2016/10/16, Without Invitation, English, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada
  51. Climate change and maize yield: Do the autonomous adaptation practices have effect on maize yield?, K. L. Maharjan and Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru, 9th International Conference of the Asian Society of Agricultural Economist, 2016/10/12, Without Invitation, English, Asian Society of Agricultural Economist (ASAE) and Kasesart University, Emerald Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
  52. Prospect of organic agriculture in achieving food security in the least developed countries, Joshi, N.P., Maharjan, K.L., and Piya, L., 2nd Annual International Conference on Poverty and Sustainable Development, 2015/12/16, Without Invitation, English, Colombo, Sri Lanka
  53. Local organic market in urban and semi-urban areas: A case study of Kathmandu valley & Chitwan district, Singh, M., Maharjan, K. L. & Maskey, B., Regional Conference on Marketing and Innovation in Organic Farming, 2015/10/02, Without Invitation, English, Association of Marketing and Innovation in Organic Farming, Goesan County, South Korea
  54. Factors impacting adoption of organic farming in Chitwan district of Nepal, Singh, M., Maharjan, K. L. & Maskey, B., Regional Conference on Marketing and Innovation in Organic Farming, 2015/10/02, Without Invitation, English, Association of Marketing and Innovation in Organic Farming, Goesan County, South Korea
  55. Factors influencing organic farm income in Chitwan district of Nepal, Singh, M., Maharjan, K. L. & Maskey, B., 29th International Conference of Agricultural Economists, 2015/08/14, Without Invitation, English, International Association of Agricultural Economists, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
  56. Climatic and Socio-Economic Factors Influencing the Intensification of Rice-Wheat System: A Case Study in the Tarai Region of Nepal, Khanal, N.P. and Maharjan, K. L., 29th International Conference of Agricultural Economists, 2015/08/12, Without Invitation, English

Awards

  1. 2020/10/10, Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics Special Awards, Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics, Socio-Economic Issues of Climate Change: A Livelihood Analysis from Nepal
  2. 2020/10/10, The Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics Special Award, The Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics, Socio-Economic Issues of Climate Change: A Livelihood Analysis from Nepal. Springer, 2019.

External Funds

Acceptance Results of Competitive Funds

  1. KAKENHI, 2015
  2. Bilateral Joint Research Project, Moving towards Climate Resilient Agriculture: Understanding the Factors Influencing Adoption in India and Japan, 2019/04/01, 2021/03/31

Social Activities

History as Committee Members

  1. Committee of Scientists, 2023/05, 2024/03
  2. Executive Board of Dierectors, President, 2022/10/01, 2024/09/30, The Japanese Association for South Asian Studies
  3. Director, Internationalization, 2018/10/01, 2022/09/30, The Japanese Association for South Asian Studies
  4. Executive Board of Directors, Vice president, 2022/10/01, 2023/09/30, Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics
  5. Internationalization Committee, 2019/01/01, 2022/12/31, Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics
  6. Internationalization Committee, 2015/01/01, 2018/12/31, Association for Regional Agricultural and Forestry Economics
  7. Maharjan Keshav Lall, 2018/10, 2022/09, Association of Regional Agriculture and Forestry Economics
  8. Maharjan Keshav Lall, 2018/10, 2022/09, The Japan Association of South Asian Studies

Organizing Academic Conferences, etc.

  1. Symposium, “Addressing Challenges to Agricultural Sustainability in the Time of COVID-19 Pandemic” 31st virtual International Conference of Agricultural Economists,, Chairperson, 2021/08, 2021/08
  2. Development of Food Marketing System in Indian Subcontinent and its Possibilities of Trade Links with Japan, Chair of the executive committee, Jointly organized by The Open University of Japan; Hiroshima University; Natural History Museum, Tribhuvan University; and Nepal Development Research Institute, 2017/12, 2017/12

History as Peer Reviews of Academic Papers

  1. 2018, Journal of Rural Problems, Editor
  2. 2018, Journal of Rural Problems, Others, Reviewer, 2