Nepal, Dec. 7 -- The Gen Z want to end corruption and economic inequality in Nepal, and therefore consider possible reforms of the Constitution and partly of regular legislation. Some want to enforce the federal aspects of Nepal, including decentralised control over the budget and the civil service. Others voice the opposite view, to abolish the provincial structure. The way provinces are constructed may contribute to economic development. But for the federal system to be an even better part of the solution, we suggest allocating more authority to the provinces, strengthening the National Natural Resources and Fiscal Commission and revising the role of political parties.

Why are resources and authority still centralised? Is the federal s...