Koshi Province Government Allocates More Funds to Non-Productive Sectors Than Agriculture and Industry
Summary
Koshi Province government has allocated more funds to non-productive sectors such as religious and cultural organizations than to productive sectors like agriculture and industry, leading to scattered budgets and challenges in prioritizing economic growth.
Key Points
- Koshi Province has allocated more budget to non-productive sectors like religious and ethnic organizations than to agriculture and industry.
- Budget allocation is demand-based, influenced by public pressure and coalition government dynamics, leading to scattered spending.
- There is a lack of systematic planning and clear agricultural development strategies in the province's budgeting process.
- Plans to implement a project bank and focus on large, strategic projects over small, petty schemes are underway to improve budget effectiveness.
