Leading Change from the Frontline: How Deputy Mayor Geeta Banjara is Advancing Inclusive Governance and Local Development in Panauti Municipality

Context and Challenge

For women in Nepalese politics, sustaining leadership and securing public trust over multiple electoral cycles remains

Indrasarowar Rural Municipality Initiates the First Rollout of New Local Government Website in Bagamati Province

Local governments are the first tier of the state to connect directly with citizens, and their official websites are a primary channel for transparent, accessible, and effective service delivery. However, a considerable number of local government websites in Bagamati Province faced recurring technical difficulties. Essential information such as notices, budgets, public documents, and online services was not regularly updated, and websites remained vulnerable to cybersecurity risks.

One School One Nurse Programme: Social Audit of School Health Services in Bagmati Province

Overview

The “One School One Nurse” programme, led by the Government of Bagmati Province, aims to institutionalize school-based health services by placing trained nurses in community schools. A Social Audit of the programme was conducted to assess its implementation, service quality, institutional effectiveness, and sustainability, with financial and technical support from the Provincial and Local Governance Strengthening Programme (PLGSP).

The programme has expanded to 848 public schools, providing primary health care, health education, and adolescent-friendly services to students across the province.

Smart Governance Unleashed: Bhaktapur’s Digital Shift

Rising Expectations and the Digital Imperative

Local governments are the frontline of public service delivery, turning policies into real services people can see and trust. In Bhaktapur Municipality, however, this promise was constrained by largely manual, time-consuming processes. Despite some early e-governance efforts, services remained fragmented and disconnected from daily operations.