Astrid Hovden

Astrid Hovden is an associate professor at the Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø, recognized for her research on the Limi valley community. She authored the book 'Limi, the Land In-Between,' which explores the unique cultural and historical aspects of this Tibetan-aligned region in Nepal. Hovden emphasizes the resilience and self-reliance of the Limi community in the face of adversity, particularly regarding their semi-autonomous governance amidst changing geopolitical landscapes.