Policy dialogue puts inter-governmental coordination, revenue reform in focus
Summary
A national policy dialogue in Lalitpur called for stronger coordination among Nepal’s three tiers of government and reforms to help provincial and local bodies raise more own-source revenue. Speakers said the next phase of federalism must focus on making institutions work better for citizens through practical cooperation, improved planning and stronger fiscal autonomy.
Key Points
- Speakers at a policy dialogue in Lalitpur urged better coordination among federal, provincial and local governments and stronger capacity for subnational revenue collection.
- Officials said Nepal’s next phase of federalism should prioritize making existing institutions work more effectively and deliver better services.
- Participants highlighted ongoing problems such as fragmented planning, weak follow-up, poor information sharing, overlapping responsibilities and limited digitalisation in revenue systems.
- The discussion was organized under PLGSP by the Ministry of Land Management, Cooperative, Federal Affairs and General Administration with support from multiple development partners.
