Without addressing teachers’ concerns, any attempt to reform school education will likely fail.

Finance minister has the opportunity to reshape the budget in line with federal principles.

The country must prioritise practical reforms to strengthen its federal experiment.

Provinces seem committed to local fund transfers, but there is room for improvement.

Heavy reliance on grants and revenue sharing limits their fiscal self-reliance and sustainability.

The National Assembly’s role in safeguarding democracy is indispensable, especially during crises.

The grants must be provided unconditionally to safeguard Nepal's federalism.

Political leaders must step forward to ensure that provinces function as autonomous entities.

The ‘Forum of Federations Handbook’ offers key insights for scholars, policymakers, and nations like Nepal navigating decentralisation.

Sub-federal levels should better manage agriculture as they are closer to the farmers.

The Federal Civil Service Bill under consideration in Parliament threatens subnational autonomy.

Centralised education programmes and rigid budgets undermine local autonomy and flexibility.

Conditional grants given to subnational governments in Nepal are restricted.

Their insights at the conclave serve as a roadmap for strengthening federalism in Nepal.

Delay in its process continues to hinder effective federalism in Nepal.