The Government of Nepal is regarded as a leader in the implementation of managing for development results (MfDR) in the South Asia region since it has taken concrete steps in developing some core elements of results-based management. It has established an MfDR framework and put in place mechanisms that link planning, budgeting, project and/or program implementation, and monitoring to development results (outputs and outcomes). Major steps taken by Nepal in moving towards managing for development results (MfDR) are outlined below, which need to be integrated, streamlined, and institutionalized within an MfDR framework at all levels of the Government.

Preparation of Periodic Plans (PRSP & TYIP), and Long Term Vision Documents

Linking Budget Allocation to Development Priorities through MTEF and Business Plans

Establishment & Strengthening of M&E Systems (PMAS)

Start of Results Based Monitoring

Performance-based Budget Release

Tracking of High Priority Policies

Public disclosure of the Key Information

Public Sector Reform