The Organization

The Federalism & Localization Center (FLC) was established on August 8, 2024, under a unique joint ownership and responsibility model. It brings together over two dozen representatives from political parties, along with experts and professionals with proven expertise in federalism and related fields.

FLC was formed in consultation with all seven Chief Ministers and leaders across the political spectrum to bridge knowledge gaps and foster dialogue among key stakeholders at all levels of government with the aims to ensure the rights of the sub-national levels particularly of provinces. Our success in facilitating constructive discussions in such a short time demonstrates the successful realization of the desired goals of the entity.  

FLC promotes inclusive participation across all three levels of government-federal, provincial, and local. Registered as a non-profit under Nepal’s Company Act 2006, any profits it generates are directed to the government treasury. Committed to advancing federalism, democracy, intergovernmental relations, and inclusion, FLC plays a key role in strengthening federalism especially institutionalizing provinces.

What We Do

The Federalism & Localization Center (FLC) undertakes research, training, seminars, policy dialogues, and advocacy on key thematic areas, including:

  • Political, fiscal, and administrative dimensions of federalism
  • Democracy, rule of law, and good governance
  • Parliamentary affairs
  • Intergovernmental relations (IGR)
  • Sectoral priorities such as education, health, climate change, water resources, governance reform, public finance, and legislation (including post-legislative scrutiny), along with youth, women, and social inclusion of marginalized communities
  • Other relevant and emerging issues related to federal and sub-federal governance.

Our Vision

The Federalism & Localization Center (FLC) envisions becoming Nepal’s leading resource hub dedicated to strengthening federal governance. In the coming decades, FLC aims to:

  • Establish specialized expert teams in each province
  • Set up provincial offices to deepen engagement at the grassroots level
  • Enhance the institutional capacity of provincial and local governments to promote effective federalism and inclusive governance

Key Achievements

National & Provincial Dialogues

  • Organized national-level dialogues and interactions with members of the House of Representatives, National Assembly, ministers, political party leaders, and parliamentary committees.
  • Conducted interaction programs in all seven provinces, engaging Chief Ministers, Provincial Assembly Speakers, ministers, members, and senior officials. 
  • Facilitated the historic Hetauda Declaration (November 1, 2025), where all seven provincial finance ministers jointly formed the Council of Provincial Finance Ministers (CPFMs) — a permanent platform for inter-provincial fiscal coordination and advocacy for stronger fiscal federalism.

Budget Consultations, PLS & Research

  • Held pre- and post-budget consultations at both federal and provincial levels.
  • Conducted Post-Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) consultations with officials from the Federal Parliament and Provincial Assemblies.
  • Produced the Provincial Revenue Study: A Trend Analysis (2025) and advocated for equitable fiscal transfers.
  • Completed seven provincial context analyses and published policy briefs along with a consolidated national report on provincial achievements.

Consensus-Building & Collaboration

  •  Brought together leaders from major political parties, civil society, academia, and experts for constructive dialogue.
  • Strengthened inter-tier coordination, collaboration, and inclusive governance across all levels of government.

Institutional Growth & Recognition

  • Recognized as a credible, non-partisan think tank on federalism and intergovernmental relations.
  • Expanded strategic partnerships with government bodies, development partners, and academic institutions to advance Nepal’s federal practice.