A ministry for the future: Why Nepal needs a Youth Efficiency Council
Summary
Nepal faces stalled progress due to inefficiency in government execution, and a proposed National Youth Efficiency Council aims to empower youth professionals to lead reform, improve governance, and foster innovation across ministries under the Prime Minister's Office.
Key Points
- Nepal's bureaucracy suffers from inefficiency, stalling development and wasting resources.
- The proposed National Youth Efficiency Council would comprise young professionals focused on making government operations more efficient and transparent.
- The council would function as an innovation lab under the Prime Minister, focusing on audits, digital governance, and training reformers.
- Funding for the council would come from efficiency savings, public-private partnerships, international support, and fellowship models.
