Karnali Province Initiates Project Selection Process for Upcoming Fiscal Year
Summary
Karnali Province has begun the project selection process for fiscal year 083/084 with a new procedural system to enhance transparency and prioritization, involving district-level committees and the Provincial Planning Commission.
Key Points
- Karnali Province has started selecting projects for fiscal year 083/084 prior to formal budget formulation.
- A district-level committee including provincial assembly members oversees project selection to ensure transparency and avoid duplication.
- The Provincial Planning Commission manages project prioritization and maintains a central 'Project Bank' for projects exceeding specified cost thresholds.
- The process curbs influence-based project demands, more tightly regulating project size thresholds and emphasizing strategic large-scale projects.
