The introduction of a federal constitution for Nepal in 2015 requires political parties to anchor their own structures in a more democratic, open, and pluralistic manner, allowing more party members at the provincial and local level to exercise a higher degree of decision-making authority in their parties. However, the institutional practices of political parties in Nepal remain largely centralized with many of the key decisions still being taken by a fairly small cadre of senior leaders.  

To provide valuable insights on how the issue of internal party reform is being treated and addressed in Nepal, NDI, with support from USAID, developed the Internal Reform Booklet, a collection of articles from international and Nepali parliamentarians and experts. Topics covered include reform in electoral systems within political parties, raising issues of women and marginalized communities in parties, training and education processes in parties, and experiences of international practitioners relevant to Nepal. Through this publication, NDI hopes to contribute to the enduring debate about the ongoing internal development of political parties in Nepal.