Opinion | Why provinces matter
Summary
Nepal's federalism is central to ensuring identity, dignity, and inclusion by distributing power across federal, provincial, and local governments. Despite challenges in implementation, provinces are key to democratic engagement and decentralization beyond Kathmandu.
Key Points
- Federalism in Nepal divides power among federal, provincial, and local governments to address historic discrimination and centralization.
- Provinces have become important centers of public trust and democratic engagement despite ongoing challenges.
- Federalism emerged from long struggles for rights, dignity, and inclusion based on ethnicity, language, and representation.
- Strengthening provincial powers and institutions is essential to sustain democracy and fulfill federalism's promise in Nepal.
