Opinion Forum
Federalism of Nepal: Issues of Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfer Reform
The role: Fiscal federalism involves the equitable distribution of financial resources, including responsibilities. A fundamental principle is that tasks should be accompanied by their associated costs. Whether under a unitary or federal system, ever....
Lumbini Province: Federalism Challenges and Opportunities
Rishi Azad Identity of Lumbini Province Lumbini Province is one of the seven provinces established by the constitution of Nepal on 19 September 2015. It is the fourth most populous province, with a population of around 4.54 million people. The provin....
The Practice of Federalism, and Human Rights Issues in Nepal
Bijaya Raj Gautam Executive Director, INSEC Democratic countries like Nepal prioritize the protection and promotion of human rights in their constitutions and laws, emphasizing the importance of their implementation. Nepal has established legal, admi....
Prison: Punishment, Correctional System or Means of Using Power?
This brief article discusses the social scientific perspectives on the development of prisons and their effects on individuals and society. The purpose of this article is not to objectively study the current state of prisons in Nepal or worldwide. In....
Election Monitoring, Voter Education, and INSEC
Bijay Raj Gautam Executive Director The role of election observers is crucial in ensuring impartial elections. Election observation serves as a means to assess the legitimacy and credibility of the electoral process. It is essential for conducting el....
Neither Dignified Work, Nor Respect for Labor: Is it Nation’s Weak Policy or Weakness in Policy Implementation?
Barun Bashyal The statistical data of the Department of Immigration shows that around two to three thousands of youths everyday in Nepal leave for foreign employment as they do not find any opportunities within the country. With teary eyes and a heav....
Question regarding of freedom of Expression
Freedom of expression extends beyond individual voices; it serves as a metric for democracy. Constitutionally enshrined in Nepal’s laws, this right is important pillar of constitutionalism. The Nepali Constitution emphasizes the signific....
The constitution guarantees civil and political rights
The Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC) has been documenting and analyzing human rights violations in Nepal for the past three decades and publishing the ‘Human Rights Year Book’ annually. I would like to express my congratulations to ....
Embracing Coexistence for Human Rights Protection and Development
The Informal Sector Service Center (INSEC) has been a leading advocate for human rights in Nepal since its establishment in 1989.”I pay my heartfelt tribute to the late respected Prakash Kafle, expressing my highest respect for him, as well as ....
