politics

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.

It’s not just the low number of infections that catches the eye in Nepal. It’s also how slowly Covid-19 has spread.

There are ups and downs in Nepal’s municipalities from the perspective of formal goals such as to strengthen “good governance”, “local democracy” or “local autonomy” – and the last 30 days are no exception!

Members of Parliament (MPs) in Nepal have always favoured supporters back in the constituency, and despite many reforms this old practice continues unabated.

A new report says local governments are more corrupt than most other government offices in the districts. But are they really?

“National security“ is increasingly cited by the federal government to justify new laws tightening security and restricting freedom.

Power tussles continue as provincial and local governments seek to define themselves under the new constitution.

Halfway through the fiscal year, the seven provincial governments have spent a mere fraction of their otherwise sizeable budgets.