Nepal Country Profile
Country Profile Sources
General Information Sources
- US Department of State: Investment Climate Statement - Nepal 2011.
- The World Bank & IFC: Doing Business 2011.
- BBC News: ' Nepal police charged with UN embezzlement scam', 8 June 2011.
- The Economist: 'Low road through the Himalayas', 31 March 2011.
- The Kathmandu Post: 'Uncacratification: Conventional wisdom', 3 March 2011.
- The Himalayan Times: 'Parliament approves UN Convention against corruption', 24 February 2011.
- World Economic Forum: The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011.
- The Bertelsmann Foundation: Transformation Index - Nepal 2010.
- Asian Development Bank: Economic Update - Nepal August 2010.
- BBC News: 'Nepal education minister removed over corruption claims', 24 February 2010.
- The Himalayan Times: 'PM vows to fight corruption', 11 February 2010.
- US Department of State: Human Rights Report - Nepal 2009.
- Global Integrity: Nepal Country Report 2009.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2009.
- US Department of State: Investment Climate Statement - Nepal 2009.
- The World Bank & IFC: Enterprise Surveys 2009.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Nepal 2009.
- The Bertelsmann Foundation: Transformation Index - Nepal 2008.
- Lexadin: The World Law Guide - Legislation 2008.
- Asian Development Bank News Release: 'South Asia's Growth to Remain Strong in 2007-2008, Says ADB', 27 March 2007.
- Asian Development Bank News Release: 'Rich Growing Richer Faster Than Poor in Developing Asia - ADB Study', 8 August 2007.
- Freedom House: Countries at the Crossroads - Nepal 2006.
- BBC News: Nepal Country Profile.
Corruption Levels Sources
Judicial System
- The World Bank & IFC: Doing Business 2011.
- US Department of State: Investment Climate Statement - Nepal 2011.
- The Heritage Foundation: Index of Economic Freedom - Nepal 2011.
- World Economic Forum: The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011.
- The Bertelsmann Foundation: Transformation Index - Nepal 2010.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Nepal 2010.
- Freedom House: Countries at the Crossroads - Nepal 2010.
- Global Integrity: Nepal Country Report 2009.
- The World Bank & IFC: Enterprise Surveys 2009.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2008.
- Top News: 'Nepalese judges on strike to protest corruption allegations', 18 September 2008.
- Kantipur Report: 'Gurung Vows to Fight Judicial Corruption', 2 September 2008.
- Global Integrity: Nepal Country Report 2008.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2007.
- Transparency International: Corruption in South Asia 2002.
- Transparency International: National Integrity Systems Nepal 2001.
Police
- BBC News: 'Nepal police charged with UN embezzlement scam', 8 June 2011.
- World Economic Forum: The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011.
- US Department of State: Human Rights Report - Nepal 2010.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Nepal 2010.
- Global Integrity: Nepal Country Report 2009.
- US Depatment of State: Investment Climate Statement 2009.
- Pro Public: Police Taxation, Good Governance, January-February 2007.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2006.
- Freedom House: Countries at the Crossroads - Nepal 2004.
- Transparency International: Corruption in South Asia 2002.
Licences, Infrastructure and Public Utilities
- The World Bank & IFC: Doing Business 2011.
- US Department of State: Investment Climate Statement - Nepal 2011.
- World Economic Forum: The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011.
- The Bertelsmann Foundation: Transformation Index - Nepal 2010.
- BBC News: 'Nepal education minister removed over corruption claims', 24 February 2010.
- Global Integrity: Nepal Country Report 2009.
- The World Bank & IFC: Enterprise Surveys 2009.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Nepal 2009.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2006.
- Freedom House: Countries at the Crossroads - Nepal 2004.
- Transparency International: Corruption in South Asia 2002.
- Transparency International: National Integrity System Country Study Report Nepal 2001.
Land Administration
- The World Bank & IFC: Doing Business 2011.
- US Department of State: Investment Climate Statement - Nepal 2011.
- World Economic Forum: The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011.
- The Bertelsmann Foundation: Transformation Index - Nepal 2010.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Nepal 2009.
- My Republica: 'CIAA halts NOC land buy, suspects Rs 350m embezzlement', 15 July 2009.
- Nepal Resident Mission: Technical Assistance Completion Report -Strengthening Land Administration Services 2008 .
- Asian Development Bank: Nepal: Strengthening Land Administration Services 2007.
- Freedom House: Countries at the Crossroads - Nepal 2004.
- Paul Van Der Molen and Arbind Tuladhar, Asian Development Bank: Corruption and Land Administration 2003.
- Transparency International: Corruption in South Asia 2002.
Tax Administration
- The World Bank & IFC: Doing Business 2011.
- Global Integrity: Nepal Country Report 2009.
- The World Bank & IFC: Enterprise Surveys 2009.
- US Depatment of State: Investment Climate Statement 2009.
- International Labour Office in Nepal: A Report on Micro and Small Enterprise Policy Review in Nepal 2003.
- Transparency International: Corruption in South Asia 2002.
- U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre: Support of the Department of Taxation, Nepal.
Customs Administration
- The World Bank & IFC: Doing Business 2011.
- World Economic Forum: Global Enabling Trade Report 2010.
- Artha Ko Artha: 'SC punish NM Shrestha in charge of corruption', 10 February 2010.
- Global Integrity: Nepal Country Report 2009.
- The World Bank & IFC: Enterprise Surveys 2009.
- US Department of State: Investment Climate Statement 2009.
- BBC News: 'Nepal bans airline staff pockets', 30 June 2009.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2006.
- Freedom House: Countries at the Crossroads - Nepal 2004.
- International Labour Office in Nepal: A Report on Micro and Small Enterprise Policy Review in Nepal 2003.
Public Procurement and Contracting
- US Department of State: Investment Climate Statement - Nepal 2011.
- Nepal Mountain News: 'Upbeat Kansakar consecrates to purchase aircraft for NAC', 21 April 2011.
- The Kathmandu Post: 'Airbus purchase deal: Special Court hearing over NAC scam today', 26 February 2011.
- World Economic Forum: The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011.
- Global Integrity: Nepal Country Report 2009.
- The World Bank & IFC: Enterprise Surveys 2009.
- Global Integrity: Nepal Country Report 2008.
- Freedom House: Countries at the Crossroads - Nepal 2004.
- Transparency International: National Integrity System Country Study Report Nepal 2001.
Environment, Natural Resources and Extractive Industry
- BBC News: 'Nepal's forests 'being stripped by Indian timber demand', 28 September 2010.
- Global Integrity: Nepal Country Report 2009.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2008.
- The Himalayan Times: 'Melamchi project showcases graft in Nepal: TI report', 25 June 2008.
- Illegal-Logging Info: 'Nepal Maoists reportedly involved in smuggling of contraband timber', 27 August 2006.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2006.
Public Anti-Corruption Initiatives Sources
- US Department of State: Investment Climate Statement - Nepal 2011.
- The Kathmandu Post: 'UNCAC ratification is a major stride IN curbing corruption', 23 March 2011.
- The Kathmandu Post: 'Uncacratification: Conventional wisdom', 3 March 2011.
- Freedom House: Countries at the Crossroads - Nepal 2010.
- The Bertelsmann Foundation: Transformation Index - Nepal 2010.
- The Himalayan Times: 'PM vows to fight corruption', 11 February 2010.
- Transparency International Nepal: Annual Progress Report 2009/2010.
- Global Integrity: Nepal Country Report 2009.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2009.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Nepal 2009.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2008.
- Global Integrity: Nepal Country Report 2008.
- Transparency International Nepal: Annual Progress Report 2007/08.
- Kantipur Report: 'Kamal Thapa Owes 10 Million Recover Rs 14 m from King's Ministers CIAA tells Government', 15 July 2008.
- Federation of Nepali Journalists and Freedom Forum: 'Nepal: Right to Information Act Analysed', 1 February 2008.
- ADB & OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia-Pacific: Curbing Corruption in Public Procurement in Asia and the Pacific 2006.
- ADB & OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia-Pacific: Thematic Review on Public Procurement - Country Information on Nepal 2006.
- Transparency International: National Integrity System Country Study Report Nepal 2001.
- Public Procurement Portal Nepal.
Private Anti-Corruption Initiatives Sources
- Freedom House: Freedom of the Press Index 2011.
- Reporters Without Borders: 'Increase in attacks: 2011 starts badly for journalists', 15 February 2011.
- The Bertelsmann Foundation: Transformation Index - Nepal 2010.
- Reporters Without Borders: Worldwide Press Freedom Index 2010.
- Reporters Without Borders: Nepal Country Profile 2010.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Nepal 2010.
- Freedom House: Freedom of the Press - Nepal 2010.
- Transparency International Nepal: Annual Progress Report 2009-2010.
- Global Integrity: Nepal Country Report 2009.
- Reporters Without Borders: Nepal - World Report 2009.
- Freedom House: Freedom of the Press - Nepal 2009.
- Global Integrity: Nepal Country Report 2008.
- Transparency International Nepal: Annual Progress Report 2007-2008.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2006.
- ADB & OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia-Pacific: Main Report and Self Assessment Report Nepal 2004.
- OECD: Anti-Corruption Resources Nepal.
- The World Bank Institute: Business Fighting Corruption.





