Reviewing Criteria, finance flow and Reporting of Natural Resources Based Royalties (2022)

WindPower Nepal carried out a comprehensive review of the criteria, financial flow, and reporting mechanisms related to natural resources-based royalties. The study assessed the distribution modalities of conservation and forest-based royalties among federal, provincial, and local governments, and examined how local governments are utilizing these funds in line with existing guidelines. It identified key gaps in the management of natural resource revenues and provided actionable recommendations to NNRFC for improving royalty distribution frameworks and expenditure compliance.