The Nepal government on Sunday 29 March 2020 announced various decisions ranging from extending the lockdown period to providing several packages for different sectors.
The government needs to play the role of a guardian, and lead the way for collaborations from individuals and the private sector.
No matter the severity or the number of cases discovered in the country, the fact that coronavirus has been declared a pandemic is a serious concern and calls for leadership on the part of the state.
The highest level of corruption was found in the planning and implementation process, with engineers, employees and executive officers, who have the most responsibility of leading and carrying out works, as being the most corrupt.
Nepal has scored highest on access to credit information, ranking 37th out of 190 economies- by expanding the parameters and functioning of the Credit Information Bureau (CIB).
For a strong infrastructure base, the participation from both the government and private sector, and legal and policy foundation is essential.