To fight against chronic issues of corruption, bad governance and impunity, we need leaders with integrity Integrity is essential to the functioning of a healthy, diverse, and accountable government. To fight against chronic issues of corruption, bad governance and impunity, we need leaders with integrity. Nepal has made good progress toward better governance—opening up opportunities for citizens to participate in decision-making, improving oversight of the legislature and auditing agencies and [...]

“I have witnessed many untimely deaths in my community due to lack of general treatments. So, my soul refuses to take a leave while there are hopeful patients waiting.” The residents of Karnali lack access to basic services. The health services available to these residents are very poor. However, according to the government mandate, five medical officers, equal in rank to section officers, should be posted in the area as there is a lack of doctors. Residents complain that the medical officers wh [...]

“Educating the community, along with the students, was the reason I became a teacher. Seeing the people of the same community become advocates to literacy truly makes me feel I’ve done justice by my service.” Prem Bahadur is an English teacher at Shri Bhanu Secondary School in Tanahu. The government secondary school was formerly a primary school where Prem was a Principal. During his time as Principal, the school saw significant improvements in the quality of education, lower dropout rates, high [...]

  “Seeing the public’s right to eat healthy food being ensured by my efforts motivates me to work even harder every single day.”   Ishwar Subedi is a popular name in the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control. This is because he is always ready to provide prompt and professional service, and because he is passionate about the quality of food and brings a high level of expertise to his work. Regular inspection to ensure food quality Ishwar is highly committed to his responsib [...]