Practice of Policy Making in Nepal

Non-state actors such as market and international agencies play a substantial role in influencing and shaping public policies.The process of policy formulation in Nepal requires critical assessment as it suffers several limitations.In the modern policy process, public policy is not in the sole domain of the state. It has come under the civil domain with policy concerns being voiced by non-state actors and public goods being serviced by market players.The policy process in Nepal, however, is still governed mainly by government and development partners.

Framework for public policy formulation in Nepal

• Constitution of Nepal is the major source which provides guidance to define the frame of public policy formulation in Nepal. 
• The provisions of preamble which are not subject to changes; 
• Provision of constitutional commissions; 
• Theory of separation of power; and 
• Guiding principles of the state have provided the government with a framework for policy formulation.

Factors influencing public policy formulation process in Nepal

• Policy guidance as visualized and framed in the constitution

•  Political vision reflected in the election manifesto of political parties

•  Philosophical/ideological ground setting the political culture of the political parties

• Public agencies and bureaucracy

•  Development partners’ interests