Prime Minister Sushila Karki has said that violations of the law, a costly election system, lack of transparency and accountability, and a cagey institutional culture are among the main factors fueling corruption in Nepal.
Addressing a programme organized at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar on Tuesday to mark International Anti-Corruption Day, PM Karki said additional causes of corruption include conflicts of interest, social protection and promotion of corrupt individuals, and weak monitoring and evaluation systems. She made the remarks citing reports of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) and various non-governmental bodies.
The Prime Minister noted that the involvement of powerful individuals in corrupt practices often obstructs investigations and legal action. “With the expansion of modern technology, even the nature and trends of corruption have changed,” she said, stressing the need for cooperation among all stakeholders to eliminate financial irregularities.
She reaffirmed the government’s readiness to collaborate closely with the CIAA and other anti-corruption agencies to advance the good governance campaign. “The government is taking stringent measures to eradicate fraudulent activities that cause financial losses to the nation,” she added.
PM Karki also urged government officials to ensure efficient service delivery, describing it as a key prerequisite for controlling corruption. “Negligence in fulfilling responsibilities cannot be accepted. Office chiefs, in particular, must be accountable to uphold fair practices,” she reminded.
According to the Prime Minister, good governance is essential to ensure social justice and national prosperity.
She further informed that the government will soon issue the Second National Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan, 2025. She said the strategy is being introduced in line with Nepal’s commitments under the United Nations Convention against Corruption, which the country signed in 2011.
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