The Enduring Struggle: Bridging the Gap Between Politics and Good Governance in Nepal
Summary
Nepal's political journey has seen significant systemic changes but struggles with persistent challenges in good governance, including corruption, lack of transparency, and accountability, amid ongoing debates over federalism and political reform.
Key Points
- Nepal's political history has transitioned through various systems leading to the current federal democratic republic, yet good governance remains weak.
- Key pillars of good governance in Nepal are undermined by political instability, corruption, and lack of transparency and accountability.
- Federalism is a notable achievement, but its implementation faces challenges such as administrative costs and irregularities at local levels.
- Improvement requires ethical political leadership, party reforms, impartial constitutional bodies, digital transparency tools, and increased civic awareness.