Good Governance: Is It Just an Election Slogan or a Governing Reality in Nepal?
Summary
Good governance remains more slogan than practice in Nepal's elections, with corruption and political self-interest overshadowing transparency and accountability.
Key Points
- Good governance is frequently used as an election slogan but often fails to be implemented in practice in Nepal.
- Corruption is central to the challenge of establishing good governance, becoming a tacitly accepted secret in Nepalese politics.
- Voters often choose candidates based on emotion or identity rather than commitment to good governance, weakening democratic accountability.
- True progress in good governance requires fundamental reforms such as regulation of election expenses, transparency, and strengthening of oversight institutions.
