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Good governance key to sustainable development: President Paudel



Kathmandu, Aug 7: President Ramchandra Paudel has said all sides’ internalization of constitutional responsibilities is imperative to achieve sustainable peace, good governance, development and prosperity through the exercise of federal democratic republic.

During his address to a function organized by Nepal Public Administration Association (NPAA) to confer the Hem Bahadur Malla Honor in the federal capital on Wednesday, President Paudel said public administration warrants fairness, competence, transparency and accountability. Good governance is prerequisite to country’s development and prosperity, he reminded.

The academic and professional organizations can play vital role to ensure transparency in government activities so that rule of law would be established and public service delivery made smooth and effective, President Paudel said, wishing Association’s success on prodding all three tiers of government for building good governance.

According to the Head of State, the former administrators are indebted to tremendous State investment, so they need to work and cooperate for country’s prosperity. “The knowledge and skills you have on state affairs are very useful,” he reminded the ex-civil employees.

Moreover, he said a positive mind and passion can contribute to country’s welfare and prosperity.

He lauded the initiative of the Association to honour prominent persons in commemoration of an accomplished administrator and manager- the late Hem Bahadur Malla.

Moreover, Minister for Federal Affairs and General Administration, Raj Kumar Gupta, viewed the current government was committed to pro-public service.

Rule of law, good governance and social justice were priorities of the present government, he added.

The honoured personality Dr Bhesh Bahadur Thapa shared his five decades of work experience in development administration.

Association’s Chairman Madhu Raman Acharya informed that the Association had been providing feedback to the government on formulation of public policy, review and evaluation.

Association’s Vice Chairman Mukunda Niraula said they were honouring the able administrator and servant to nation. RSS  #Nepal