Dr. Ganesh Gurung is a Ph.D. in Sociology and a visiting Fellow to both Harvard University, USA and University of East Anglia, UK. He is the Executive Chairman of Policy Research Institute, Nepal. He is a renowned person with enormous contribution in the sector of Migration in Nepal. His expertise is appreciated in both national and international level. Dr. Gurung also served as a Convener of High Level Task Force on Foreign Employment of Nepal Government (2012-2013). He was also the Vice Chairman of Social Welfare Council and also has served as the Acting Chair in the then Foreign Employment Promotion Board. He was also a member of the National Planning Commission from the year 2009 to 2010. In addition; he also served as Yoneyama Visiting Fellow in Japan. He has written and edited several books and articles in both national and international arena. His contribution in academia is valued.