Evidence-based policymaking in Nepal

Many developing countries have yet to enhance their policy formulation and implementation capacity.

The growth trajectory of a country is guided by the policies it prepares and implements to meet the expectations of the people, the vision of political parties and the expertise of bureaucracy. It should primarily be based on factual data and identified problems of a particular sector. Evidence-based policymaking is accepted based on research findings and the development of the targeted sector. Developed countries are way ahead in policymaking while developing and least-developed countries are yet to enhance their capacity.