Govt unveils ambitious national commitment paper outlining governance reform agenda
Summary
The government unveiled a national commitment paper outlining a comprehensive governance reform agenda targeting economic growth, digital governance, social inclusion, and foreign policy over the next decade.
Key Points
- The government released a 14-page national commitment paper detailing reforms in governance, economy, civil service, infrastructure, and foreign relations.
- It aims to achieve 7% average annual economic growth, $3,000 per capita income, and reduce multidimensional poverty to 10% within five years.
- Plans include digitising services, expanding irrigation and farmer support, developing high-value tourism, and generating 30,000 MW of electricity in a decade.
- Proposals also encompass social inclusion, merit-based appointments, strengthened anti-corruption measures, and promoting Nepal's foreign diplomacy including diaspora engagement.
