47 Apply for Securities Board Chairman Position in Open Competition
Summary
47 individuals applied for the Securities Board of Nepal Chairman position through an open competition, marking the highest participation so far amid efforts to end political appointments.
Key Points
- 47 applicants have applied for the Securities Board of Nepal Chairman post through open competition, the highest number historically.
- Previous appointments saw fewer candidates and were influenced by political and business interests, notably businessman Deepak Bhatta.
- The government abolished about 1600 political appointments and is moving toward open competition for such posts, including positions in CAAN and Nepal Airlines Corporation.
- The recommendation committee has changed its process to collect CVs and may recommend candidates beyond those who applied to ensure qualified leadership.
