Good governance and expansion of middle class top government priority: Wagle
▸ Part of: Finance Minister Wagle outlines budget priorities for digital transformation and economic reform
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle stated that good governance and the expansion of the middle class are the government’s top priorities, emphasizing that sustainable economic growth requires strong governance reforms. He noted that the National Independent Party (Rastriya Swatantra Party) brings a distinct approach to state-building and highlighted that poor governance practices have led to significant GDP losses. Wagle stressed that initiatives like e-governance and performance-based contracts represent a cultural shift in state administration, and the government is committed to curbing corruption and evolving into a service-delivery institution. The objective of expanding the middle class is a broader economic transformation agenda aimed at uplifting deprived communities and ensuring upward social mobility.
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