Research-based policy essential for ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali’: Chair Oli

KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has said that research-based policy formulation was necessary to achieve the goal of ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali’. He stressed the need to find a way to the future by thoroughly studying the social, economic, political, cultural and environmental situation of the country.

Speaking at a program organized on the website of the CPN-UML’s Policy Study and Research Academy, Chairman Oli said that the policy should be formulated on the basis of facts obtained from the research. He said that the thematic departments of the party have also been urged to formulate policies in their respective areas based on research.

He said that research-based policy formulation is necessary to achieve the goal of ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali’. The way forward should be found by studying the social, economic, political, cultural and environmental situation of the country. The thematic departments of the party should also formulate policies in their respective areas based on research and facts. ’

Oli said that while formulating policies, one should not only solve the present problems but also pay attention to the future. He said that we should move forward with a long-term vision in the areas of agriculture, infrastructure development, economy and foreign policy.

He said that the main objective of the state is to raise the standard of living of the people, reduce poverty and ensure basic necessities to the citizens. Talking about the issue of reservation on the basis of caste, he said that priority should be given to increasing the income of the people, creating employment opportunities and improving the economic condition.

“Employment is not only about counting the hours of work, the income generated from it should be able to meet the basic needs of the family,” he said.

Oli described humanitarianism, equality, justice, security, prosperity and a dignified life as the basis of socialism as envisioned by him. He stressed the need for a democracy that is not limited to political rights but also ensures the economic and social rights of the citizens.

Chairman Oli said that discussions and consultations should be held with citizens, intellectuals and subject experts at different levels of the society for policy making. He said that a policy without research would be subjective and would not give the expected results.

He said it was the important responsibility of the Academy to formulate policies incorporating the past experiences, analysis of the present situation and future needs.

He said that various sectors should be studied and what should be done in which sector should be done to achieve the goal of ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali’.