, May 8 -- An IMF capacity development team led by Jonathan Pampolina visited Kathmandu and Birgunj from April 20 to May 6, 2026 at the request of the Government of Nepal to conduct a Governance and Corruption Diagnostic (GCD).

Building on the scoping mission last January 12-21, 2026 and the structural reform agenda under the current Extended Credit Facility, the GCD marks a significant milestone in Nepal's engagement with the IMF to strengthen governance, reduce corruption vulnerabilities, and advance macroeconomic stability and inclusive growth.

The GCD is designed to identify macro-critical governance weaknesses in institutions, policies, and practices that can undermine economic performance, fiscal sustainability, business and inves...