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 Nepal’s major political parties, including the Nepali Congress, Nepal Communist Party (UML), Maoist, and Madhesh-based 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) conducts research, training, seminars, and policy dialogues on critical themes, including:
- Political, fiscal, and administrative federalism
- Sectoral issues such as education, health, climate change, governance reform, public finance, legislation (including post-legislative scrutiny), and social inclusion for marginalized groups
- Other pertinent and evolving federal and sub-federal issues.
Our Vision
FLC aspires to become a premier resource hub for Nepal’s provinces. Over the next decades, we aim to:
- Establish dedicated expert teams in each province
- Open provincial offices to enhance grassroots engagement
- Strengthen provincial and local capacity to advance federalism and inclusive governance
Key Achievements
In just a few months since its inception, FLC has made significant strides:
- Provincial Dialogues: Conducted engagement sessions with Chief Ministers and key officials across all seven provinces.
- National-Level Impact: Organized a landmark discussion on Federalism, the National Assembly, and the Way Forward with the Federal Parliament and National Assembly, attended by 41 out of 59 Senators.
- Political Consensus Building: Hosted a discussion on Provincial Issues in the Context of Strengthening Federalism, bringing together senior leaders from all major political parties.
- Intergovernmental Collaboration: Facilitated an Interaction Program on Intergovernmental Dialogue: Strengthening Federalism for a Resilient Nepal, featuring prominent national and local leaders. In addition we have organized two events with Parliamentary Committees of the federal parliament.
The growing recognition of FLC by all levels of governments and parliaments, political parties, CSOs and development partners underscores its credibility and influence. Moving forward, FLC aims to expand its reach beyond Kathmandu, working directly with Chief Ministers, provincial governments, local levels, and civil society to advance Nepal’s constitutional vision of sustainable peace, good governance, equitable development, and prosperity under a federal democratic republic.