Bhatta’s appointment despite criticism puts a spotlight on problem inherent in the system

Oli’s decision to appoint Sushil Bhatta the IBN chief has run into controversy, but analysts say it comes as a continuation of Nepal’s parties’ trend of handpicking people of their choice disregarding merit and process.

The KP Sharma Oli administration’s decision to appoint Sushil Bhatta as the chief executive officer of the Investment Board of Nepal has once again shone the spotlight on appointment processes in the country and how individuals’ proximity to the political leadership prevails over merit.