Opinion | The continued decontextualisation and depoliticisation in Nepal’s development
Summary
Nepal's development has historically faced structural contradictions marked by decontextualisation and depoliticisation, hindering effective progress despite political changes from the Rana regime to federalism.
Key Points
- Nepal's development has been hindered by decontextualisation and depoliticisation throughout its history under various political systems.
- Early development plans overlooked Nepal’s unique social and ecological contexts and ignored root political causes of poverty.
- The Maoist conflict highlighted that development investments often reinforced structural inequalities rather than alleviating them.
- Despite federal reforms, challenges of contextual and political honesty persist in Nepal's development practices, necessitating a fundamental reorientation.
