Transparency & Governance

For the public good

Every Ekjut project must have a defensible public-interest rationale in and for Nepal. Our work is guided by the needs of communities and a commitment to meaningful, lasting public benefit.

The proposed safeguards include no direct election campaigning or party/candidate endorsements, no partisan ownership, and no extractive or brand-washing partnerships.

Governance that grows with the community

Ekjut’s governance is designed to evolve with its community, with meaningful member voice and clear accountability at every stage.

The long-term vision is a member-led Ekjut shaped by Nepalis and the Nepali diaspora. Decentralized decision-making, community voting, and term-limited elected roles are future plans for strengthening shared responsibility and participation.

Advisory boards (global, local and thematic) provide non-binding guidance, mentoring, and network access.

Open by default

Radical transparency is a key principle of Ekjut: how decisions are made, how resources are used, and how commitments are fulfilled should be open to public scrutiny. Projects, decisions, partnerships, and finances are intended to be visible by default, with necessary exceptions for safety, privacy, and legitimate strategy. Where information cannot be shared, the reason should be explained whenever doing so causes no harm.

The financial transparency commitment is to make donations and spending visible, keep earmarked project funds with their projects, and cover administration and operations through a separate funding stream.