TRANSPARENCY
1. Right to Information (RTI) Nepal's RTI Act was enacted in 2007 and allows citizens to request and receive information from government agencies. The Act promotes transparency and accountability in government operations and helps to reduce corruption.
2. Digital India program: The Digital India program is an initiative launched by the Indian government in 2015 to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. The program aims to increase transparency and accountability in government operations by making government services accessible and efficient through digital platforms.
3. Citizen's Charter: The Citizen's Charter is a public commitment by government agencies to provide quality services to citizens. The Charter specifies the services that citizens are entitled to, the standards of service delivery, and the procedures for making complaints and providing feedback.
RESPONSIVENESS
4.
COVID-19 response in New Zealand: The New
Zealand government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been praised for its
responsiveness. The government implemented strict lockdowns and border
controls, provided financial support to affected businesses and individuals,
and launched a comprehensive vaccination campaign. The government's
responsiveness has helped to contain the spread of the virus and protect public
health.
5.
Citizens' feedback mechanisms: The Nepali
government has introduced various feedback mechanisms that allow citizens to
provide feedback on government services and policies. For example, the
government has established toll-free hotlines, online feedback forms, and
citizen feedback centres in local communities. The government's responsiveness
to citizen feedback helps to improve the quality of government services and
promote accountability.
6.
One Stop Service Centres: The Nepali
government has established One Stop Service Centres that provide a range of
government services in one location. These centres are designed to make it
easier for citizens to access government services and reduce bureaucratic
barriers.
RULE OF LAW
7.
Anti-corruption measures: The Nepali
government has taken steps to combat corruption and uphold the rule of law. The
government has established the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of
Authority (CIAA), an independent anti-corruption agency that investigates and
prosecutes corruption cases. According to Corruption Perceptions Index 2022,
an annual flagship publication of Transparency International, a global
anti-corruption group based in Berlin, made public on Tuesday, Nepal made a slight
improvement by climbing seven positions in the global rankings. Nepal was
ranked in the 117th position in 2021.
Source: The Kathmandu Post
8.
Rishi Sunak fined.: Rishi Sunak
become the second sitting prime minister in history to be fined by the police
after he received a fixed-penalty notice for not wearing his seatbelt. Boris
Johnson also received a fine during his tenure, which made him the first
sitting prime minister to be penalised for breaking the law.
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| Rishi Sunak |
9.
Emmanuel Macron, President of
France: In November 2019, the French government was fined €1 million
($1.2 million USD) for illegally using public funds to finance Macron's
presidential campaign in 2017. The fine was issued by France's Constitutional
Council.
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| Emmanuel Macron |
10.
The Supreme Court of Nepal
a.
had scrapped
government's decision to appoint non-lawmakers as Cabinet Ministers, deeming
the act as unconstitutional. Earlier, a writ petition was filed by advocates Biraj
Thapa and Kapil Dhakal citing that the ministers that had lost their
House of Representatives seats should be relieved of their posts as their
appointment was an unconstitutional move.
b.
overturned Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s
decision to dissolve Parliament as it was unconstitutional. As per the court’s
verdict, Parliament was dissolved without exploring other avenues and that it
intended to put the monetary burden on the people for fresh elections.
c.
had ruled that the government's so-called
understanding with India on the Tanakpur Barrage was a treaty that must be
ratified by Parliament. Supreme leader of Nepali Congress Ganesh Man Singh wrote
a strong letter to the party president on 28th Falgun 2049 saying that going to
a simple majority in Tanakpur is like printing a death certificate. The Koirala
government got into more trouble after the letter from its own supreme leader.
Then Prime Minister Koirala announced the mid-term construction in Asar 2051
with the dissolution of Parliament. But the Tanakpur Treaty was never passed by
the Parliament. Later in 2052, the Tanakpur Treaty was merged with the Mahakali
Treaty and given legitimacy.
EQUITY
11. Gender
equity: The Nepali government has implemented policies to promote gender
equity, including quotas for women's representation in political positions and
the establishment of a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Ministry. These
policies have helped to address the historical underrepresentation of women in
politics and promote gender equity in society.
EFFECTIVENESS
& EFFICIENCY
12.
Free water and electricity: Arvind
Kejriwal's government provides free water and electricity to residents of
Delhi who consume up to a certain amount. This policy is aimed at providing
relief to low-income families who may struggle to pay their utility bills and
promote equity in access to basic services.
13.
New Zealand's COVID-19 response: Former Prime
Minister Jacinda Ardern's government implemented a strict lockdown and
quarantine measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy was
effective in controlling the spread of the virus, with New Zealand having one
of the lowest numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths in the world.
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| Jacinda Ardern |
PARTICIPATION
14.
Formation of the Constituent Assembly (2008):
In 2008, Nepal established a Constituent Assembly to draft a new constitution
for the country. The assembly was composed of 601 members, including
representatives from political parties, civil society organizations, and other
stakeholders.
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