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Nepal Faces Deep-Rooted Challenges Hindering Governance and Prosperity
Nepal's political history presents a peculiar paradox. We ended autocratic Rana rule, fought against Panchayat, sacrificed for democracy, bid farewell to monarchy, dreamt of federalism, and finally created a progressive constitution through a constituent assembly. After every transition, a new wave of hope emerges, and each time, that wave dissipates before reaching the shore. The question arises: why does our quest for good governance repeatedly remain incomplete? Why does every new government become a prisoner of the old mold? Why is our dream of prosperity always reserved for tomorrow, never becoming today's reality? Due to the lack of desired good governance and...
Good Governance in Nepal: Challenges and Way Forward
Good governance is not an abstract ideal; it is a bridge of trust between the state and citizens. Transparency is its heart, while accountability and the effectiveness of service delivery are its lifeblood.When former British Prime Minister John Major introduced the concept of 'Citizen's Charter,' he might not have imagined that one day it would be transformed into a digital form, fitting government into the citizen's pocket.Today, Azerbaijan, through 'Government in Your Pocket,' and Sweden, through 'Street Bureaucracy,' are utilizing technology to its fullest to deliver services to citizens at home. Germany has gone a step further by implementing the...
Good Governance and Prosperity: Pillars of Modern Nepali Democratic State
As I write about the main pillars of good governance and prosperity in a modern state on the occasion of Ratopati's 13th anniversary, I first wish to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire Ratopati family.We are now standing in a new political environment, having gone through the Gen Z revolution. A new government has been formed after elections held on the foundation of the Gen Z revolution. The party running the government is new. And, there are thousands upon thousands of young people from the new generation on the political base. In other words, the new generation of youth...
Constitution Amendment Debate: Experts Divided on Governance and Implementation
Kathmandu. With the formation of the 'Task Force for Preparing Constitution Amendment Debate Paper' to build national consensus for constitution amendment, the task force has been collecting opinions and suggestions from various political parties, legal experts, and stakeholders.The task force, formed under the leadership of the Prime Minister's Chief Political Advisor Asim Shah, with the participation of parties represented in parliament, has collected opinions and suggestions on issues including electoral system reform, directly elected executive system, provision that parliament members do not become ministers, and non-party local government, and provincial structure reform.The current government led by Balendra (Balen) Shah has...
Ratopati Organizes Dialogue on 'Barriers to Good Governance and Prosperity'
Kathmandu. On the occasion of its 13th anniversary, Ratopati held an interactive session on 'Barriers to Good Governance and Prosperity'. Former Finance Minister Rameshwor Prasad Kharel's concept paper was reviewed by House of Representatives member Bipin Acharya, former Vice Chairman of the National Planning Commission Dr. Govinda Pokharel, and former Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank Dipendra Bahadur Chhetri. It was moderated by Ratopati correspondent Rohit Dahal. Here is the 'Ratopati Interactive Session' on 'Barriers to Prosperity and Good Governance' (can be watched and listened to in the detailed video): We are going to discuss the topic 'Barriers to Good Governance and Prosperity'...
