Right to Information (RTI) in Nepal establishes people's sovereignty and promotes transparency, accountability, and good governance. The citizens' campaign for an RTI Act in Nepal was an effective advocacy example, engaging stakeholders in a non-confrontational approach with experts and activists. The key features of Nepal's RTI include an RTI commission, provisions for information officers, time-bound responses, and financial penalties for non-compliance. However, challenges remain as some rules protect bureaucrats' interests, and there is a need to increase demand and build supply-side capacity as institutionalization is still early.

1. Right to Information (RTI) in Nepal