Nepal, Aug. 20 -- Many argue that federalism in Nepal is expensive. Yet, this criticism often comes from those who prefer a centralised state, members of the educated elite, or individuals with feudal... Read More
Nepal, July 23 -- The federal parliament of Nepal is finally taking essential steps towards the passage of the Federal Civil Service Bill. This is arguably one of the most significant pieces of legisl... Read More
Nepal, July 8 -- The budgets for the fiscal year 2025-26 presented by all three tiers of government have drawn attention from the public, stakeholders and political actors. The federal budget, in part... Read More
Nepal, June 25 -- Local governments are often regarded as the backbone of democracy. They are closest to the people and are primarily responsible for delivering essential services. The manner in which... Read More
Nepal, June 11 -- A few weeks before the fiscal year 2025-26 budget was unveiled, I met Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel twice, requesting him to attend a pre-budget discussion programme from the perspe... Read More
Nepal, May 28 -- Three years have passed since Nepal's 2022 local level elections. With three annual budgets already presented and only two remaining, the countdown for elected representatives has beg... Read More