Citizens link corruption to service delays and institutional effectiveness, survey finds
Summary
A survey of 2,905 Nepalis reveals that perceptions of corruption are closely linked to citizens' experiences with delays, extra payments, and inefficiencies in public service delivery, indicating distrust in government institutions.
Key Points
- Sharecast Initiative and The Kathmandu Post surveyed 2,905 Nepalis about social, economic, and political perceptions.
- Citizens associate corruption with delays, demands for extra payments, and procedural hassles in accessing public services.
- Survey findings link perceptions of corruption not just to political dissatisfaction but to direct experiences with institutional effectiveness.
- Responses were collected nationwide across all seven provinces, accounting for various local government types with a ±5% margin of error.
