Ways To Make Local Levels Vibrant

Though national politics is mired in controversies and conflicts, local politics looks more or less free of any disquieting features and disturbing tendencies. This author recently took a tour of almost two dozen local governments, including Gaupalika and Nagarpalika, spread across the country to undertake a study of the issues and problems they face in the implementation of local policies. An in-depth discussion with elected representatives and local personnel showed that local governments, both in the hills and Madhes, are mostly focused on improving local service delivery.