Lumbini Province Budget Faces Challenges Despite Expansion
Summary
Stakeholders at a financial dialogue in Bhaluwang said Lumbini Province’s expanded budget has failed to deliver expected results because of resource constraints, fragmented projects and weak implementation. Speakers urged stronger public financial management, better prioritization and closer links between spending, production and social outcomes.
Key Points
- Stakeholders said Lumbini Province’s larger budget has not translated into expected results because of shrinking resources, fragmented projects and weak implementation.
- The Lumbini Province Financial Dialogue 2083/84 in Bhaluwang, Dang focused on improving public financial management and financial governance.
- Economist Dr. Sudhan Kumar Oli said political interference and constituency-focused planning have weakened public spending effectiveness.
- Provincial ministers and planning officials called for linking budget decisions to production, employment, agriculture and measurable social outcomes.
