Bagmati Province Government Faces Challenges in Budget Formulation Amidst Leadership Vacuum in Policy and Planning Commission
Summary
The Bagmati Province Government is preparing its fiscal year budget amidst a leadership vacuum in the Policy and Planning Commission, impacting strategic plan formulation and execution.
Key Points
- The Bagmati Province Policy and Planning Commission currently lacks appointed leadership during crucial budget preparation.
- The absence of officials has led to reliance on administrative staff and a slowdown in policy audits and research.
- Approximately 22,700 projects are in the project bank, expected to increase to around 50,000, with selection constraints due to limited resources.
- The government plans to prioritize geographical and regional balance, focusing on completing old projects over new ones in the upcoming budget.
