In Nepal, newly-elected leaders must restore public trust in government
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19-Mar-2026
DEMOCRACY PULSE: IN NEPAL, NEWLY-ELECTED LEADERS MUST RESTORE PUBLIC TRUST IN GOVERNMENT - On March 5, Nepal held its first elections since youth-led protests ousted the government of former prime minister Khadga Prasad Oli in September of 2025. With 35-year old former rapper and leader of the upstart National Independent Party Balendra Shah set to become prime minister, Will Mortenson uses the Freedom and Prosperity Indexes to explain why reducing corruption and creating jobs must be top priorities for his government.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 03/19/26
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