Journal of Management and Development Studies

Effective budget implementation is crucial for achieving health financing objectives, yet challenges persist in translating allocated funds into actual expenditures. This qualitative study explores health budget execution practices in three Metropolitan Cities of Nepal—Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Biratnagar by investigating the underlying factors contributing to the gap between budget allocation and actual spending. The findings reveal stark disparities in resource distribution, with Kathmandu allocating six times more funds than Lalitpur.

The proposed 72 kilo meter long Outer Ring Road (ORR) project for the Kathmandu valley constitutes the construction of 50 meter wide road (eight lane highway) and development of 250 meter of land on either side through land pooling technique. It has a vision of developing the valley as a ‘national capital region’ and managing the population growth in the next 15-20 years through planned urban development. This ambitious project covers forty village development committees, three municipalities and one metropolitan city.

Yuval Noah HarariHomo Deus: A Brief History of TomorrowLondon, Vintage, 2017

Work engagement, defined as a positive, fulfilling state of mind at work, comprises three core components: dedication, vigor, and absorption (Schaufeli et al., 2002). Dedication involves significance, enthusiasm, and pride in one’s work. Vigor entails high energy, mental resilience, and the willingness to invest effort. Absorption is characterized by being fully concentrated and engrossed in work, making detachment difficult.

Organizational success is heavily dependent on employee performance, particularly in the public sector where efficient and high-quality service is of the utmost importance. The objective of this study is to analyze the link among Employee Engagement (EE), Organizational Commitment (OC), Performance Appraisal (PA), Turnover Intention (TI) and Employee Performance (EP) in the public sectors of Nepal. Out of 700 government employees, 530 respondents answered an online survey and 514 provided valuable data using quantitative analysis.

This study investigates the relationship between organizational structure and transformational leadership practices within local governments of Nepal. Transformational leadership was assessed using subscales of charismatic leadership, including vision, role modeling, inspirational communication, and intellectual stimulation. Organizational structure dimensions included hierarchical authority, lateral and upward communication, human resource bureaucracy, procurement bureaucracy, and performance measurement.

The agriculture sector is the backbone of a country. However, this sector receives limited loan disbursement from commercial banks. In this context, the present study aims to explore the experiences of farmers utilizing agricultural credit and the challenges they face during the loan acquisition process. Adopting a qualitative approach, the study carried out in-depth interviews with seven farmers of Nepal. The findings reveal that farmers face challenges stemming from limited financial awareness and procedural hurdles.

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