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Inclusivity in Nepalese Politics: Real Representation or Formal Quotas for Women, Dalit Communities and Ethnic Minorities in Government and Business?
After a decade of civil conflict, Nepal embarked on a path of profound transformation, culminating in the adoption of a new constitution in 2015. More than a set of laws, the document was a bold attempt to reimagine the very essence of the Nepalese state, which had suffered for centuries from deep-rooted social inequalities based on caste, ethnicity, and gender. The Constitution proclaimed an ambitious goal: to build “an egalitarian society based on the principles of proportional inclusion and active participation.” To achieve this goal, one of the most progressive legislative quota systems in Asia was created to ensure the representation of women, Dalits (untouchables), indigenous peoples (Janajatis), Madhesi and other marginalized groups in all organs of government.
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By Alpha Business MediaAfter a decade of civil conflict, Nepal embarked on a path of profound transformation, culminating in the adoption of a new constitution in 2015. More than a set of laws, the document was a bold attempt to reimagine the very essence of the Nepalese state, which had suffered for centuries from deep-rooted social inequalities based on caste, ethnicity, and gender. The Constitution proclaimed an ambitious goal: to build “an egalitarian society based on the principles of proportional inclusion and active participation.” To achieve this goal, one of the most progressive legislative quota systems in Asia was created to ensure the representation of women, Dalits (untouchables), indigenous peoples (Janajatis), Madhesi and other marginalized groups in all organs of government.