Transparency
How we make money
A clear account of the business model supporting Nepal Digest and the safeguards protecting editorial independence.
Last updated August 26th 2026
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Our current model
Nepal Digest is currently publisher-funded while its audience, products and commercial systems are being established. Reader access to the publication is not presently conditioned on a paid membership.
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Reader support and subscriptions
We intend direct reader support and magazine subscriptions to become an important source of resilient revenue. Payment never purchases favourable coverage or influence over newsroom decisions.
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Advertising and sponsorships
Nepal Digest may accept responsible advertising and event sponsorship. Ads will be clearly identifiable. A sponsor may support a topic or project, but cannot determine findings, select sources or approve independent editorial copy.
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Partnerships, licensing and events
Revenue may also come from licensing, syndication, research services and ticketed events. Any partner relationship relevant to a story will be disclosed. Editorial staff are not paid to provide favourable treatment.
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Grants
We may accept grants for public-interest reporting when the terms preserve editorial control. Grant-supported journalism will name the funder, and funders will not be permitted to edit, preview conclusions or suppress publication.
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Questions about funding
For advertising, sponsorship or funding disclosures, contact partnerships@nepaldigest.com. Questions about editorial independence can be sent to standards@nepaldigest.com.