Corruption continues unabated in Nepal’s local governments, and some would even say that it has increased in recent years. But the schemes and methods of local corruption remain the same.
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development
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Motor car racing, trail running, mountain bike events and more – the Himalayas are gradually becoming an extreme sports adventure paradise.
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New roads are opening up hitherto remote communities in Nepal, but do they also lead to economic growth? So far, many in far away Manang and Humla seem to say: yes!
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The federal government just handed down more programmes for the local bodies to implement while the staff crunch at local level remains unresolved. Cause for concern?
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Nijgadh airport is already underway. But is this future “hub” with a 15 million passenger capacity really needed?
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​While reconstruction after the earthquake has barely started, Pokhara International Airport – 40 years in waiting – now appears close to take-off! In fact, two years ago chances still looked slim. But now the USD 215 million project is just…
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How long time does it take to erect electricity poles in a village? Well, it depends in great part on whether the electricity department provides machinery and/or manpower. If they don’t, as is most often the case, it can take…