Public, Civil-Society, Police: Joint Problem Solving to Strengthen Rule of Law in Nepal

In the aftermath of violent conflict, public distrust of the police can undermine efforts to strengthen the rule of law. Approaching justice and security sector reform in an inclusive way, by ensuring community participation in the process and a responsive police service, can prove critical to its success.

In Nepal, the U.S. Institute of Peace is working to rebuild trust, enhance communication and develop recommendations for strengthening security and the rule of law through a countrywide survey on security and access to justice as well as a comprehensive dialogue between the Nepalese police and the public.

On October 14th, USIP representative in Nepal Karon Cochran, USIP contractor Shobhakar Budhathoki and Senior Superintendent of Nepal Police Surendra Shah provided an overview of the program, and discussed best practices and lessons learned.

Speakers

• Karon Cochran
  U.S. Institute of Peace Representative, Nepal
• Shobhakar Budhathoki
  U.S. Institute of Peace Consultant, Nepal
• Surendra Shah
  Senior Superintendent, Nepal Police
• Colette Rausch, Moderator
  Acting Director, Rule of Law Center of Innovation, U.S. Institute of Peace