EU asks Nepal to ensure financial transparency during polls

The European Union today asked Nepal to impose provisions that require disclosure of sources of funding for political parties to ensure financial transparency during elections.
The EU Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) released its final report at a press meet here today.
The report provides comprehensive analysis of all aspects of last year's Constituent Assembly election including the legal framework, the work of electoral administration and voter registration.
It also looks into the electoral campaign of the candidates, role of media, voting and tabulation. The report also offers recommendations for future elections.
The elections were credible overall and that the Election Commission acted impartially and independently through the process, concludes the EU EOM report.

The mission had deployed 112 observers from 27 member states as well as Norway and Switzerland from October 4 to December 11 to observe polling across Nepal on November 19 last year during the election.
"The quality of forthcoming elections and the confidence of voters depend significantly on the continued commitment of all stakeholders to advance electoral processes in Nepal," said Eva Joy, the chief observer.
"These processes have to be inclusive, transparent and credible. We hope our suggestions will be of service to all Nepali citizens to build a peaceful and democratic future," said Joy.