1. State Restructuring in Nepal
Trilochan Pokharel,

2. Objectives Explain the needs for state restructuring
Analyze the context and principles of state restructuring
Enlist and assess the constitutional provisions regarding state restructuring
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3. Coverage Basis of state restructuring
Context and need for state restructuring in Nepal
Principles and approaches of state restructuring
Constitutional provisions in state restructuring
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4. What is pressing issue in state restructuring debate of Nepal?
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5. Constitution of Nepal
In order to fulfill the aspirations for perpetual peace, good governance, development and prosperity through the medium of federal democratic republican system of governance, hereby promulgate this Constitution through the Constituent Assembly.
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6. Some critical questions
What is a state? What is state restructuring? Does Nepal require state restructuring?
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7. Some… Why Nepal requires state restructuring? Establishing rights
Recognizing voices
Sharing resources
Offering choices
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8. What…
State restructuring is something that is directly associated with political re- imagination of the state as per the spirit of the time and is a continuous process in democracy
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9. Sectors of Restructuring
Political
Administrative
Social/Cultural
Fiscal
What it means in Nepal?
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10. Why is state restructuring?
With due respect to Prof. Pitambar Sharma
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11. Why…
Ending all forms of discriminations and oppression created by the feudal, autocratic, centralized and unitary system
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12. Why…
Embracing multi-caste, multi-lingual, multi- cultural and diverse geographical specificities, by ending discriminations relating to class, caste, region, language, religion and gender discrimination including all forms of racial untouchability, in order to protect and promote unity in diversity, social and cultural solidarity, tolerance and harmonious attitudes
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13. Why…
Determination to create an egalitarian society on the basis of the principles of proportional inclusion and participation, to ensure equitable economy, prosperity and social justice
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14. Create the bases of socialism by adopting democratic norms and values, including peoples' competitive multi-party democratic governance system, civil liberty, fundamental rights, human rights, adult franchise, periodic elections, complete press freedom and an independent, impartial and competent judiciary, and the concept of rule of law
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15. Principles of Restructuring
Principle of subsidiarity
Economy of scales
Equity and inclusiveness
Building ownership and trust
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16. Principles…
Self rule
Self rule
Shared rule
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18. Federalism vs Devolution
Functional Decentralization
Tires of government
two or more
Competencies of lower units
broad
narrow
Competencies of central government
limited
unlimited
Division of power
Entrenched in constitution
Subject to ordinary laws
No divisions of powers
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gLlt lgdf{0f, lgodg tyf cg'udg sfo{x? (Policy and regulatory works)
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k|b]zsf sfo{{x?M ;+ljwfgdf Joj:yf ePsf Psn tyf ;femf clwsf/x?
k|fb]lzs gLlt tyf lgodgx?
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cg'udg tyf d"Nof+sg
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;+3Lo tyf :yfgLo ;/sf/nfO{ k|Zff;sLo tyf ;]jf k|jfxsf] nflu cfjZos Joj:yfx?
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23. clwsf/ tyf sfo{x?sf] afF8kmfF8sf] l;4fGtx?
:yfgLo ;/sf/sf sfo{{x?M ;+ljwfgdf Joj:yf ePsf Psn tyf ;femf clwsf/x?
:yfgLo gLlt tyf lgodgx?
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cg'udg tyf d"Nof+sg
:yfgLo tYof+s
;]jf k|jfxsf] nflu cfjZos sfo{x?
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24. What constitution assures?
Empowering local governments in service delivery – transfer of sovereignty
Making provincial governments accountable in provisioning of services
Making federal government responsible for policy and regulatory functions and resource assurance to ensure public provisions, protection of fundamental rights
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25. Potential risks (opportunities)
Implementing constitution
Reaching people
Building ownership on state and national solidarity
Making federalism a good means
Strengthening local government
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26. Thank you
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