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Registration & Legal Compliance

Fully registered under the Government of Nepal with comprehensive legal compliance, research ethics certification, and institutional recognition.

Government Registered Institution

RAPH operates as a legally registered private limited company under the Company Act of Nepal, ensuring full compliance with national regulations and standards.

Legal & Ethical Compliance

We maintain strict adherence to national regulations, international research standards, and ethical guidelines in all our operations.

Company Act Compliance

Registered and operating under the Company Act of Nepal with annual filings, tax compliance, and regulatory updates maintained systematically.

Research Ethics

All research studies follow NHRC (Nepal Health Research Council) ethical guidelines and international standards for human subjects protection.

Data Protection

Strict data confidentiality protocols aligned with national privacy laws and international data protection best practices for research data.

Tax Compliance

Regular tax filings, VAT registration compliance, and transparent financial reporting maintained through certified accounting professionals.

Labor Regulations

Full compliance with Nepal Labor Act including proper employment contracts, social security contributions, and workplace safety standards.

International Standards

Alignment with WHO, UNICEF, and international development agency guidelines for research methodology and reporting standards.

Institutional Timeline

Key milestones in RAPH's development as a leading public health research institution in Nepal.

2013

Company Establishment

RAPH was officially registered as a private limited company under the Government of Nepal with a vision to bridge research and policy.

2014

First Research Project

Commissioned our first baseline assessment study, establishing our methodology and field research capabilities.

2016

Government Partnership

Formal collaboration established with Ministry of Health and Population for national-level health system assessments.

2018

Training Program Launch

Introduced capacity building programs to train the next generation of public health researchers across Nepal.

2020

National Recognition

Recognized as a key research partner by National Women Commission and multiple government agencies for GBV research.

2023

Decade of Excellence

Celebrated 10 years of impactful research, with studies covering 75 districts and influencing national health policies.

Governance Structure

RAPH operates under a robust governance framework ensuring accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct in all operations.

01

Board of Directors

Strategic oversight provided by experienced professionals from public health, research, and development sectors.

02

Executive Committee

Daily operations managed by a dedicated executive team with expertise in research methodology and project management.

03

Research Ethics Committee

Internal review board ensuring all studies meet national and international ethical standards before implementation.

04

Financial Oversight

Regular audits and financial reviews conducted by certified auditors ensuring transparency in fund management.

Governance meeting

Official Documents

Access our registration certificates, compliance documents, and official recognitions.

Company Registration Certificate

Official registration certificate issued by the Company Registrar's Office, Government of Nepal.

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PAN/VAT Registration

Tax registration certificate and PAN details for official financial transactions and compliance.

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Research Ethics Policy

Comprehensive policy document outlining our commitment to ethical research practices.

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Privacy Policy Summary

Our commitment to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of research participants and organizational data.

We collect only necessary data for research purposes with informed consent from all participants. All data is anonymized and used solely for the stated research objectives. We never sell or share personal data with third parties without explicit consent.

All research data is stored on secure, password-protected systems with restricted access. Digital data is encrypted, and physical records are kept in locked facilities. Regular security audits ensure our systems meet international data protection standards.

Research participants have the right to withdraw consent at any time, access their data, request corrections, and receive information about how their data is being used. We honor all requests for data deletion unless required for ongoing research integrity.

All research staff sign confidentiality agreements and undergo ethics training. Identifiable information is removed from all published reports. We maintain confidentiality even after research projects conclude, in accordance with NHRC guidelines.
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