Fostering equality in Nepal

Written by Shruti Shakya In the web of bureaucratic hurdles, there shines a beacon of integrity and advocacy—Roshni Devi Karki, Under Secretary, Ministry of Health and Population. She is an exemplary public servant who has demonstrated unwavering dedication to her roles and emerged as an advocate for women's rights and equality. From challenging age-old practices in her family to transforming the landscape of gender and social justice within government agencies, Roshni stands tall as an inspirat [...]

Fostering equality in Nepal2024-01-22T09:53:40+00:00

From small acts of integrity to big reforms – Manamaya Pangeni’s story

Written by Oshin Maharjan    In Nepal, where stories of resilience and leadership often emerge from the everyday lives of its people, Manamaya Pangeni is a shining example of inspiration. Recognized as one of Nepal's Integrity Icons, her journey is not just about remarkable achievements. Still, it is deeply rooted in the values instilled by her family and the profound lessons learned from the challenges she faced. Manamaya's understanding of integrity finds its roots in the nurturing enviro [...]

From small acts of integrity to big reforms – Manamaya Pangeni’s story2023-12-18T12:11:45+00:00

Dr. Sumitra Gautam: A beacon of integrity in Nepal

Written by Dridhata Silwal In Nepal's healthcare system - where the fundamental need for quality medical services is often overshadowed by irregularities, corruption, and excessive costs - Dr. Sumitra Gautam stands tall as a remarkable icon of integrity and determination. Her journey is inspiring, marked by countless setbacks, unwavering courage, and an unyielding sense of hope. Dr. Gautam's leadership has been pivotal in reshaping the healthcare landscape across different regions of Nepal. Yet, [...]

Dr. Sumitra Gautam: A beacon of integrity in Nepal2023-12-14T20:54:58+00:00

Integrity Icon Nepal Award to Mr. Kajiman Rai has been revoked

12 September 2023, Kathmandu - Accountability Lab Nepal has been alerted with alarm to the inappropriate activities carried out by chief administrative officer of Maijogmai Rural Municipality, Mr. Kajiman Rai, with a female colleague on office premises. The organization wishes to place on record its condemnation of his unethical and irresponsible conduct, which has been broadcast widely by local media. Given the seriousness of the misconduct, the organization has decided to revoke Mr. Rai's Inte [...]

Integrity Icon Nepal Award to Mr. Kajiman Rai has been revoked2023-09-14T18:32:55+00:00

Dor Bikram Shrees’s Impactful Career in Education 

Written by Dridhata Silwal As a part of the 10th-anniversary celebrations during our “Year of Integrity”, as we’ve branded it, we are catching up with our Integrity Icons from previous years. We’re finding out how they continue to maintain their integrity, grow their influence, and push for the changes needed within government systems.    Recently, we chatted with Dor Bikram Shrees, who has been actively working in the education sector for 31 years. The moral principles of integrity instill [...]

Dor Bikram Shrees’s Impactful Career in Education 2023-06-20T13:14:24+00:00

Sky High Corruption Caused Nepal’s Air Disaster

By Blair Glencorse and Narayan Adhikari   Here in Kathmandu, Nepalis are spending the day mourning the tragic Yeti Airlines plane crash yesterday, which killed 72 people. This was the 67th plane crash in 60 years in this country- surely the worst track record for air safety in the world, taking into account the number of flights on a daily basis. While the immediate reason for the crash is as yet unclear, the deeper underlying cause has been obvious for decades. Aviation in Nepal is beset w [...]

Sky High Corruption Caused Nepal’s Air Disaster2023-02-17T09:03:20+00:00

‘I chose to utilise my time to reach out to more people, talk to them and share experiences’

By Narayan Adhikari “Sometimes even having a high-paying and secure job cannot satisfy you because you feel you are not contributing enough to the community you live in, nor have you made a positive impact,” says Narayan Adhikari, South Asia Lead and Co-founder of Accountability Lab. “When I knew from deep within that I could do more for society it became a strong reason for me to quit lucrative jobs in various INGOs including World Bank and start something that will last long after I am gone,” [...]

‘I chose to utilise my time to reach out to more people, talk to them and share experiences’2023-02-17T09:04:36+00:00

इन्टेग्रिटी आइकनद्वारा पाँच जना कर्मचारी सम्मानित

न्युज अफ नेपाल   कठमाडौं । इन्टेग्रिटी आइकन नेपाल २०२२ ले पाँच जना सरकारी कर्मचारीलाई सम्मान गरेको छ । इमान्दा र कर्तव्यनिष्ट पाँच जना कर्मचारीलाई आइकनले सम्मान गरेको हो । अ आज (बिहीबार) इन्टेग्रिटी आइकन नेपालले यस वर्षको आइकन कल्पना अधिकारी, इन्जिनियर सडक विभाग, ललितपुरस मोहनकृष्ण महर्जन, वरिष्ठ खाद्य अनुसन्धान अधिकारी, खाद्य प्रविधि तथा गुण नियन्त्रण विभाग, काठमाडौं राजेश साह जैसवाल, हेड कन्स्टेबल, जिल्ला प्रहरी कार्यालय, सर्लाही, रोशनीदेवी कार्की, उपसचिव, स्वास्थ्य तथा जनसंख्या मन्त्रालय [...]

इन्टेग्रिटी आइकनद्वारा पाँच जना कर्मचारी सम्मानित2022-11-15T09:23:26+00:00

Including the excluded in the bureaucracy

Let’s face it, Nepal’s civil service is not held in very high regard by Nepalis themselves. But in the past seven years after the affirmative action policies of the new Constitution, there are signs that the bureaucracy is more inclusive and efficient. Take Manmaya Bhattarai Pangeni, who entered Nepal’s civil service as a junior branch officer in 2006. She rose up the ranks, serving as Chief District Officer (CDO) of Nawalparasi and is now secretary at the Gandaki Province Chief Minister’s offic [...]

Including the excluded in the bureaucracy2022-05-16T11:03:19+00:00

Including the excluded in the bureaucracy

Let’s face it, Nepal’s civil service is not held in very high regard by Nepalis themselves. But in the past seven years after the affirmative action policies of the new Constitution, there are signs that the bureaucracy is more inclusive and efficient. Take Manmaya Bhattarai Pangeni, who entered Nepal’s civil service as a junior branch officer in 2006. She rose up the ranks, serving as Chief District Officer (CDO) of Nawalparasi and is now secretary at the Gandaki Province Chief Minister’s offic [...]

Including the excluded in the bureaucracy2022-04-08T07:44:55+00:00
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