Institutionalizing Accountability in Madhesh Province
A milestone toward transparent, results-focused governance
The Madhesh Province Development Project Monitoring and Evaluation Procedure officially published in the Provincial Gazette on 19 Chaitra 2082. This is the milestone for institutionalizing M&E practices toward transparent, results-focused governance, laying the groundwork for a future comprehensive M&E Act with PLGSP's technical and advocacy support.
KEY MILESTONE
Provincial Gazette Publication
19 Chaitra 2082
PLGSP's Support
PLGSP provided critical end-to-end support: supplying technical inputs during drafting, guiding stakeholder consultations, and successfully facilitating its approval by the provincial cabinet. Following its official publication in provincial public gazette and widespread dissemination by training to provincial officers on the new framework.
Technical inputs during drafting
Guidance throughout consultations
Facilitating cabinet approval
Organize orientation for Provincial staff
A Major Innovation: Provincial Constituency Monitoring and Evaluation Committee
A major innovation of this procedure is the new "Provincial Constituency Monitoring and Evaluation Committee." Chaired by elected Assembly members, this committee brings oversight closer to citizens by coordinating project selection, monitoring implementation, and resolving local disputes.
Provincial Constituency Monitoring and Evaluation Committee
- Chaired by elected Assembly members
- Brings oversight closer to citizens
- Coordinates project selection
- Monitors implementation
- Supports resolution of local disputes
While this localized approach greatly strengthens transparent and results-focused governance, enacting a comprehensive provincial M&E Act remains the essential next step to ensure the long-term sustainability of these practices.
