Date: Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM – Nepal Time (GMT+05:45)

Nepal’s journey towards decentralization has been both ambitious and transformative. Nepal stands as the sole country in Asia and the Pacific to enshrine Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) within its Constitution 2015, making M&E principles at the core of its governance framework.
After several years of diligent effort, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Act 2024 emerged as a landmark legislative initiative, marking the first legal instrument dedicated to M&E in Nepal. The M&E Act 2024 of Nepal was passed by the House of Representatives of Nepal and was certified by the President of Nepal Right Honourable Mr. Ramchandra Paudel on 29 March 2024.
The M&E Act 2024 of Nepal represents a significant milestone in the country’s quest for transparent, accountable, and inclusive governance. As Nepal charts its course towards decentralization, the M&E Act serves as a significant instrument enlightening the path forward with principles of evidence-based decision-making, citizen engagement, and institutional accountability at the federal, provincial, and local levels.
On the occasion of gLOCAL Evaluation Week 2024, the Community of Evaluators – Nepal (CoE-Nepal) in collaboration with the Government of Nepal – Federal Parliament and National Planning Commission (NPC) organized a webinar on “Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Act 2024 of Nepal: The Way Forward” – Tuesday, 4 June 2024. The webinar aimed to explore the significance of the innovative legislation in Nepal’s decentralization process, understanding its provisions, implications, and the collaborative efforts driving its implementation.
Agenda:
During the webinar, a Welcome Speech was delivered by Prabin Chitrakar, Chairperson of CoE-Nepal, Sunaina Sharma Gyawali, Treasurer of CoE-Nepal was the Moderator of the webinar, and Dr. Gana Pati Ojha, Executive Board Member of CoE-Nepal delivered the Closing Remarks. There were three presentations presented as mentioned below:
1. Introduction to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Act 2024 – by Hon. Ranju Kumari Jha Thakur, Member of Federal Parliament Government of Nepal
- Key provisions and objectives outlined in the M&E Act 2024, emphasizing its role in institutionalizing M&E practices.
- Significance of the M&E Act as the first legal instrument dedicated to monitoring and evaluation in Nepal, setting a precedent for transparent and accountable governance.
2. Effective Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Act 2024 – by Hon. Dr. Ram Kumar Phuyal, Member of National Planning Commission (NPC), Government of Nepal.
- Mechanisms necessary for the successful implementation of the M&E Act 2024 across federal, provincial, and local levels of government.
- Potential challenges and solutions to ensure effective adoption and integration of M&E practices, with a focus on enhancing institutional capacity and resource allocation.
3. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration – by Dr. Krishna Belbase, Life Member and Advisor of CoE-Nepal.
- Highlight the pivotal role of stakeholders such as Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs), bilateral and multilateral organisations especially the United Nations (UN) agencies and the International Financial Institutions (IFIs), academia, civil society organizations, and the private sector in advancing the M&E agenda.
- Examine strategies for leveraging stakeholder engagement and partnerships to sustain momentum, overcome implementation challenges, and drive impactful outcomes in Nepal’s decentralized development journey.
Participants: There were total of 56 participants in the webinar from Nepal and across the globe. Participants were engage actively during Q&A session.
Outcomes:
- A deeper understanding of the significance of the M&E Act 2024 in Nepal’s decentralization journey.
- Insights into the key provisions, objectives, and implementation challenges of the M&E Act.
- A roadmap for contributing to the realization of Nepal’s developmental aspirations through effective monitoring and evaluation practices.
Participants of the Webinar

Recording of the Webinar