Community participation should be at the heart of Nepal’s post-earthquake reconstruction

Little progress has been made in reconstruction efforts following the twin earthquakes in Nepal last year. Bishal Chalise writes that a key problem has been the exclusion of the affected communities from the reconstruction process, and argues that giving these groups a voice would help to ensure a more tailored, effective and accountable process. This article forms part of our Nepal Earthquake Anniversary series. Read previous posts here

If India wants a meaningful place in the Asian Century it must act big and act now

The 1990s saw high and sustained growth for India but this has slowed in recent years. Bishal Chalise writes while that another wave of holistic reforms is required to address structural bottlenecks, India also needs to invest in its human capital and operate closer to the global technology frontier if it wants to become a high-income economy in the long term

Localising development: will decentralisation help or hinder Nepal's growth?

The first local elections in almost two decades demonstrate a commitment to realising the decentralisation laid out in the new Nepali constitution. But is decentralisation good for economic growth? Bishal K Chalise writes that it has the potential to be, but key barriers must be overcome

Do more with less: managing public investment in federal Nepal

Nepal's success or failure hinges on how effectively the governments at all levels can deliver public services, which demands proper fiscal and investment management. Mukti Subedi and Bishal K Chalise write that the national framework for public financial management, particularly in the context of transition to federalism, is non-existent

Strengthening infrastructure governance in Nepal

The development narrative in Nepal often focusses almost exclusively on how to raise funds for Nepal’s considerable infrastructure needs. Ashutosh Mani Dixit and Bishal K Chalise supplement this with robust framework to ensure resources are used efficiently