Nepal

From 2003 to 2006, the Civil Society Index was implemented in Nepal by the Institute for Cultural Affairs of Nepal, with the international coordination of CIVICUS. This implementation led to the publication of an analytical country report, presenting the results of the CSI initiative in the country.

Civil society in Nepal: Searching for a Viable Role

In 2006, Nepalese civil society has demonstrated its strength by participating in the recent movement to put an end to the autocratic regime of King Gyanendra and reinstate democracy. For many decades, one of the major disabling factors was the country’s volatile political environment. The political rights of citizens were violated, associations were threatened and the state was almost on the verge of collapse. In the last few years, the political system of the country was changed several times and this directly affected the functioning of civil society. Although spearheading the movement for democratic change in 2006, Nepalese civil society is still faced with several challenges in the newly democratic Nepal, particularly as regards the promotion of key values such as transparency and the impact on policy processes.

CSI Country Reports in Nepal

From 2008 to 2010, the Civil Society Index is being implemented by the Institute for Cultural Affairs of Nepal.