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How is Nepal's federalism faring?

Nepal, April 15 -- Federalism in Nepal, enshrined in the 2015 Constitution, marked a historic shift in governance. Despite early scepticism-particularly about the relevance of provinces-the federal sy... Read More


Tracking fiscal transfers

Nepal, April 2 -- Article 60, Clause 3 of the Constitution of Nepal states that the government shall distribute equalisation grants to provincial and local levels based on their expenditure needs and ... Read More


Are provinces sustainable?

Nepal, March 19 -- This article examines provincial revenue collection and overall fiscal conditions based on the Financial Comptroller General Office data for fiscal year 2023-24. It concludes with a... Read More


A check on executive power

Nepal, March 5 -- The winter session of Parliament convened on January 31, 2025 (Magh 18, 2081 BS), and more than four weeks have passed since its commencement. On the first day of the session, six or... Read More


Threat to fiscal equalisation grants

Nepal, Feb. 19 -- In the fiscal year 2024-25, the government allocated Rs88 billion in fiscal equalisation grants for local governments and Rs60 billion for provincial governments. However, on Februar... Read More


Speak up for provinces

Nepal, Feb. 5 -- The winter session of the federal parliament began on January 31, 2025. On the first day of the National Assembly's meeting, Krishna Prasad Sitaula, a Nepali Congress leader, emphasis... Read More