Nepal: Federalism for Lasting Peace

摘要: Many studies have been conducted on the causes and consequences of Nepal’s conflict. Given current peace, proposals federal restructuring, mostly based ethnic sub-divisions country, are rife. Federal restructuring it is believed, will be instrumental in power sharing peace long run. It also believed that federalism promote inclusive development by granting political autonomy to states (regions) assuring proportional fair representation all ethnic/sub-cultural groups future governments other decision-making organs state. However, not yet clear what kind this multi-ethnic country have. analysts see as an over-ambitious challenging task for Nepal. There a fear any hurried decision direction may further intensify underlying conflict ultimately cause disintegration country. Furthermore, economic issues like revenue expenditure resource mobilization fully spelled out proponents federalism. This paper suggests alternative basis nation, which promotes long-term sustainable peace.   Key words: Nepal, post-conflict reconstruction, reconstruction.