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JOURNAL Experts come out with in-depth analyses on administration, management and development By A CORRESPONDENT Although Nepal has travelled five decades down the road to modernization, including two stints under a democratic setup, it has been struggling in the process of building institutions that sustain development. The bureaucratic setup, which is at the core of state institutions, remains weak. However, a positive aspect of today’s administrators and management experts is that they have been making efforts to strengthen these institutions. Published by the Center for Administration Management and Development, this journal is the first of its kind that includes articles by various administrators and experts in the process of implementation of government policies. The articles highlight not only the theoretical perspectives of particular issues but also the experiences administrators and experts faced in the process of executing the decisions, policies and other related matters. As the objective of the organization is to provide a forum for critical and creative discussion of problems, perspectives among academicians and practitioners in the field of administration, management and development, this issue includes articles on a wide range of contemporary topics. From the debate on amending the constitution to the issue of poverty and from Nepal’s export trends to the need for administrative reform, the journal tries to bring to the fore vital questions contemporary society is grappling with. Former secretary Bhoj Raj Pokharel discusses the confusions emerging from inconsistency in policies and the effect they have. Pokharel’s article gives insights into how frequent changes in policies have hampered the growth of institutions. At a time when everyone is talking about the need to amend the constitution, Harihar Dahal, a former president of Nepal Bar Association, has helped to initiate a serious debate on substance of areas of amendment. Dahal argues that discussions on amending the 11-year-old basic law should proceed within the framework of the basic principles laid down in the constitution. Deepak Dhital, who is associated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discusses the challenges of poverty. In his article titled "Poverty in the Age of Globalization", Dhital stresses that the magnitude of poverty in the world is still alarming despite the rapid pace of globalization and its potential for economic boom. In his extensive article, Dhital discusses various factors contributing to the rise in the number of people living below the poverty line. The journal also includes papers on recent trends in Nepal’s export growth, structure and diversification. Mani Prasad Bhattarai, who is associated with National Planning Commission, evaluates Nepal’s overall export trends. Bhattarai also discusses policies formulated by Nepal following the implementation of liberalized market-oriented economic policies. He also dwells on the challenges posed to Nepal’s export by the lack of port facilities. Umesh Prasad Mainali stresses the importance of responsibility and transparency in public administration, explaining the major lapses in the present administrative structure. Underlining the need to reform and consolidate an efficient administrative culture, Krishna Gyawali explains how Nepal’s administration remains influenced by tradition. Jiv Raj Koirala and Dr. Hiramani Ghimire highlight various aspects of the Nepalese administrative system. The volume provides a wealth of information and analyses on the challenges of building institutions that support democracy and development, which should prove equally useful to experts and general readers. Camad A Journal of Administration,
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