Narayan studied forestry in his home country of Nepal, but rejected a post as a forest ranger when he realized this would enmesh him in a corrupt bureaucracy. Instead, he joined a youth movement and environmental group to teach rural communities how to use renewable energy for sustainable livelihoods, and eventually worked as the Executive …
Nepal has institutions in place to embark on open government system. We only need to use them creatively. “Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepalis” is the slogan of K P Sharma Oli’s government, but it should not remain limited to lip service. Every Nepali citizen should experience prosperity and happiness in a real sense. To achieve equitable development …
Stability, rule of law, accountability and good governance can be maintained only through honest individuals in and outside the government. After years of war, natural disasters and political turmoil, the stage has been finally set for Nepal to pay attention to economic development, prosperity and stability. But stability, rule of law, accountability and good governance …
There is a reality TV show that could help cut corruption – and instead of starry-eyed singers, it is bringing into the spotlight “honest and incredible public servants”. Integrity Idol is “naming and faming” officials and bureaucrats who “behave differently, act differently, and maintain their honesty and credibility,” says Narayan Adhikari, Nepal Country Representative for …
By Narayan Adhikari — On April 25, 2015, a powerful earthquake killed nearly 9,000 people and destroyed more than 824,000 homes in Nepal. Shortly after, the country’s Reconstruction Authority published a vision for “well-planned resilient settlements and a prosperous society”. But it is clearly falling short of that goal because of poor coordination between government and donors, a …