An analysis of budgeting allocated and implementation status child friendly local governance in Kathmandu valley

Abstract

Child friendly local governance ensure that the plans and policies designed at the local level are at the best interest of the children. The study aims to assess the policy relevant to child friendly local governance in the context Nepal, compare the Child friendly Local Governance Budgetary allocation per child population for the year 2076-2081 in Kathmandu Metropolitan City and Bhaktapur Municipality and to analyze the Child Friendly Local Governance plans and programs initiated by Kathmandu Metropolitan City and Bhaktapur Municipality for 2076-2081. Nepal has ratified different international convention that supports in the promotion of child friendly local governance. Nepal has progressively strengthened children's rights since 1990. Bhaktapur Municipality demonstrates higher percentages of budget allocation for CFLG compared to Kathmandu Metropolitan City, albeit with significant annual fluctuations. Bhaktapur demonstrated a more dynamic but inconsistent commitment, while Kathmandu showed gradual improvement but with lower overall allocations. There are differences in the prioritization of child-friendly governance between the two municipalities, with Bhaktapur over the years. Kathmandu showed significant changes in budget allocation per child in 2080/081, while Bhaktapur maintained a steady and consistent allocation per child throughout the years. It is recommended to align the plan and polices with the national strategy of Child Friendly Local Governance of Nepal. The Study recommended to allocate consistent budget and to develop the capacity of the employees as well as other stakeholders regarding CFLG.

Keywords: Child-Friendly, Local Governance, Budget, Plans, Policies, Programs