Journal of Education and Research

Journal of Education and Research, Volume 14, Issue 2, 2024, 32-48, https://doi.org/10.51474/jer/17787

Online publication date: Nov 25, 2024

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The education system in Nepal has been influenced by neoliberal reforms, foreign aid, and policies that promote national identity. Under federalism, education governance is decentralized, and local governments manage schools in Nepal. Still, there are difficulties matching local reality with global education models, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through theme coding and a comparative literature analysis, this study investigates education policymaking in Nepal using legal and academic papers. The results draw attention to poor policy execution, challenges with decentralization, and continuing disparities in quality education access. Further aggravating these problems are limited language policies, privatization, and poor local governance. Furthermore, a centralized, top-down approach to policymaking reduces grassroots stakeholder involvement, separating policy goals from actual educational outcomes. Addressing these difficulties calls for constant observation, coordinated policy development, and more active participation of stakeholders. Federalism allows locally motivated changes prioritizing grassroots needs, promoting a more efficient and fair education system.

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