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Kyoto Protocol Should be Ratified
Contributors to your coverage on Kyoto argued convincingly for rapid legislation to ratify the treaty, in the national interest, so as to begin reaping the benefits "NEPAL'S PROGRESS ON KYOTO PROTOCOL: Grab The Opportunity (SPOTLIGHT March 4)". But government ministries - those responsible for ratification - have failed in their duty to the Nepalese people and have preferred to wrangle among themselves. As the author of your cover story remarks, "if the multilateral treaty like World Trade Organization can be ratified through an ordinance, there is no reason why the same principle cannot be applied in the case of the Kyoto Protocol". But that example also reflects badly on the ministries involved. Nepal was accorded WTO membership last April and the government was unable to respond properly, having eventually to resort to the promulgation of an ordinance to ratify that agreement. It will be interesting to see if the new government appointed by the king is able to prevent such delays and incompetence in the future and ensure rapid enactment of appropriate legislation.
David Seddon
Thamel, Kathmandu
Do Not Dilly Dally
As you have pointed out in your cover story last issue, Nepal has chances of earning a lot of foreign currency by ratifying the Kyoto Protocol "NEPAL'S PROGRESS ON KYOTO PROTOCOL: Grab The Opportunity (SPOTLIGHT March 4)". It is a very good opportunity that can be cashed out almost at no expense on our side. So, I see no reason in delaying the ratification process. As such, Nepal need not ponder over it because Nepal is neither an industrial country nor it is likely that it will transform into one in foreseeable time. Thus, the authorities should waste no time in ratifying the protocol.
Heetman Shrestha
Kalimati
Be Serious On Issues of Students
I would like to appreciate the headline about education "HIGH SCHOOL BOARD EXAMS: Mired In Problems (SPOTLIGHT March 4)". The government policy and the Maoists insurgency has made it very difficult for students to attend classes and cover the curriculum not only in rural areas but also in urban areas. Throughout the period of study or during the preparation for exams, students are undergoing immense psychological problems. The situation has ensued mental problems such as depression and anxiety among students. Because of this they lack the vigor to work hard and put on efforts for their studies. Through this letter, I would like to request the political parties and government and all other concerned parties to take the issue of education seriously.
Kumar Adhikari
R. R. Campus, Kathmandu
Laudable Effort
I like to read your paper. After reading the interview with Narayan Shrestha, I became very impressed by his courage to form helping hands and support the needy people of Nepal. "Women And Children Face Major Health Challenges In Nepal: (SPOTLIGHT February 18)". Once again thanks for publishing th is kind of article about Nepal.
Mahesh
Dallas, Texas
USA
A Genuine Support
There is a saying in English that goes 'A friend in need is a friend indeed' "NEPAL-PAK RELATIONS: Neighborly Concerns (SPOTLIGHT March 4)". At present, Nepal is in the worst situation in its history. And it is in times of such crisis that a country or an individual needs support of its well-wishers. Agonizing on gone events or condemning them - which will not change the present situation - is of no use. There is always time to look back and analyze the rights and wrongs. But at the time of crisis, the country needs to be rescued out of the quagmire first. Pakistan's pledge to support Nepal militarily or otherwise to rescue it out of this quagmire is very laudable and Nepalese will ever remember the cooperation pr ovided by the dutiful neighbor.
Jhalak Sharma
New Delhi
Via Email
Profit Both Ways
Your cover story about Kyoto protocol was very relevant and informative "NEPAL'S PROGRESS ON KYOTO PROTOCOL: Grab The Opportunity (SPOTLIGHT March 4)". It is beyond our understanding why the government is putting off the date to ratify Kyoto protocol. I see no harm in ratifying the protocol. Instead it has a package of benefits to developing countries like Nepal. If we can earn cash for not polluting our environment, what can be a better deal than this. On one side we will be enjoying a cleaner atmosphere, on the other we will be paid to breathe that cleaner air. I do not know why the authorities are hesitating to accept such a 'deal'.
Reema Shakya
Patan
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