Nepali Bureaucracy: The Powerful Establishment
In this op-ed, Sushav Niraula explores the contradictory nature of Nepali bureaucracy, which can both resist and be subservient to elected representatives. This duality has resulted from increased bureaucratic power after the end of the monarchy. The op-ed discusses factors that have led to excess bureaucratic power and argues that governance reforms need to find a balance between power and accountability to make Nepali public service efficient.
24.05.2024
