Nepal Institute for Policy Research (NIPoRe)

The fourth edition of Nepal Competitiveness Index (NCI) is out now - 7 provinces, 64+ indicators, 8 years of data 📊 🥇Bagmati: #1 again 🔼 Gandaki: jumping to #2 🔽 Karnali: still last NCI 2026 explains why that matters Read book: bit.ly/eBookNCI2026 #NCI2026 @aci_lkyspp

#NCI2026Insights - Remittances account for over 25% of Nepal's GDP. While this money supports families & education, over 70% is spent on consumption rather than on investment. The NCI 2026 asks: how do we turn this flow into productive growth? Read book: bit.ly/eBookNCI2026

#NCI2026Insights - As per the most recent data, Bagmati contributed almost 37% of the national GDP, while Karnali contributed only about 4%. Growth is real. But so is the gap. The NCI 2026 tells you what's driving it — and what can fix it. Read book: bit.ly/eBookNCI2026

As the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) forms the new government later this week after winning almost two-thirds of the majority seats from the recent election, our researcher highlights what's at stake for the RSP to work differently this time. Learn more bit.ly/4lHxIZA

1 day to Nepal's General Election 2026 Post-Election Analysis & Lessons | Day 100 - Reflection & Celebration of Democracy 100 days, 100 insights! From Nepal’s first democratic vote to 2026, every election teaches lessons. Celebrate participation, learn & help shape the nation.

2 days to Nepal's General Election 2026 Post-Election Analysis & Lessons | Day 99 - Civic Engagement Beyond Voting Your role doesn’t end at the ballot. Engage with policies, hold leaders accountable & participate in local governance. Active citizens strengthen democracy.

3 days to Nepal's General Election 2026 Post-Election Analysis & Lessons | Day 98 - Preparing for the Next Cycle Democracy is ongoing! Post-election reflection helps prepare voters, parties, and institutions for the next election cycle. #FutureElections #DemocracyJourney

4 days to Nepal's General Election 2026 Post-Election Analysis & Lessons | Day 97 - Role of Observers & Media Observers/media ensure free & fair elections. Their analysis of the voting process highlights transparency, fairness & voter feedback. #ElectionTransparency #Observers

5 days to Nepal's General Election 2026 Post-Election Analysis & Lessons | Day 96 - Post Election Reforms After elections, reforms strengthen future processes. Examples: voter list accuracy, digital transparency, and accessible polling. #ElectionReforms #FutureReadyDemocracy

6 days to Nepal's General Election 2026 Post-Election Analysis & Lessons | Day 95 - Lessons from Campaigns Successful campaigns balance policy clarity, outreach, & transparency. Learn what worked, what didn’t & how voters responded. #ElectionCampaigns #DemocracyLessons

7 days to Nepal's General Election 2026 Post-Election Analysis & Lessons | Day 94 - Comparing Past Elections Look at trends from 1991 to 2026. Which parties gained or lost ground? How has turnout evolved? Historical perspective strengthens civic understanding. #ElectionHistory

8 days to Nepal's General Election 2026 Post-Election Analysis & Lessons | Day 93 - Youth & Women Participation Trends in youth & women's participation indicate growing inclusivity in Nepal’s democracy. Tracking these numbers helps improve future engagement #InclusiveDemocracy

9 days to Nepal's General Election 2026 Post-Election Analysis & Lessons | Day 92 - Turnout Analysis Which provinces voted more actively? Comparing turnout across regions shows citizen engagement and areas for improvement. #NepalVotes #VoterEngagement #ElectionAnalysis

10 days to Nepal's General Election 2026 Post-Election Analysis & Lessons | Day 91 - Reviewing Election Results Election results show who won & why. Analysing vote shares, turnout & trends helps citizens understand the political reality. #ElectionAnalysis #PostElectionInsights

11 days to Nepal's General Election 2026 Election Day Procedures & Voter Experience | Day 90 - Summary: What happens after you cast your vote After ballots are cast, sealed boxes are transported, counted transparently & verified in the presence of observers to protect accuracy.

12 days to Nepal's General Election 2026 Election Day Procedures & Voter Experience | Day 89 - Post-Election Reflection After voting, reflect on the process: what worked well, what could improve & how you participated. A reflective voter strengthens democracy for next election

13 days to Nepal's General Election 2026 Election Day Procedures & Voter Experience | Day 88 - Result Announcement & Publication Results are officially announced after double verification. Stay tuned via ECN updates — avoid rumours! #NepalVotes #ElectionResults #ECNUpdates

14 days to Nepal's General Election 2026 Election Day Procedures & Voter Experience | Day 87 - Vote Counting Process Counting is transparent and monitored by ECN and observers. Every vote is checked and verified before results are announced. #NepalVotes #TransparentCounting

15 days to Nepal's General Election 2026 Election Day Procedures & Voter Experience | Day 86 - Handling Ballots Correctly Mark your ballot clearly & follow instructions. Invalid votes happen when mistakes occur-avoid errors to make your vote count. #ValidVote #VoteResponsibly

16 days to Nepal's General Election 2026 Election Day Procedures & Voter Experience | Day 85 - Security at Polling Stations Security personnel ensure a peaceful and safe voting environment. No intimidation — only free, fair, and safe elections. #SafeVoting #PeacefulElections