Re-envisioning Development Governance in Nepal: Exploring Collaboration between Development Organizations and Local Levels

Abstract

This concept paper calls the local bodies of the Government of Nepal to explore collaboration with the development organizations at the juncture of state restructuring following the declaration of The Constitution of Nepal 2015. The paper employs a social constructivist approach to look at development governance and suggests collaboration based on strengths perspective for effective and efficient development practice in Nepal. This concept paper is based on primary experiences of the author and secondary literature review. It suggests a three-pronged approach for collaboration and offers insights on the basics of such collaboration.