Opinion | Fast governance sells. But what is the cost?
Summary
Nepal's new political leadership faces the challenge of delivering good governance and economic development while upholding democratic values and processes, warning against sacrificing democracy for efficiency.
Key Points
- Nepal's recent election brought new leadership aiming for good governance and economic development.
- Democracy requires protecting checks and balances, respecting opposition, and accepting electoral outcomes.
- Fast governance can risk authoritarianism if it sacrifices democratic processes and accountability.
- Good governance should be achieved within a democratic framework, not at the expense of democracy itself.
