Nepali Print Media as a Catalyst for Transparency and Accountability in Governance

This study studies the role of Nepali print media in encouraging good governance, converging on transparency, accountability, public involvement and the rule of law. Print media in Nepal has factually represented as a watchdog of society which has been exposing corruption, maladministration and manipulation of power whereas provided as a platform for civic assignation and public discussion. In spite of constitutional and legal guarantees with legal provisions such as Right to Information Act, challenges together with political interfering, ownership bias, limited rural reach, financial unpredictability and weak monitoring enforcement hamper its effectiveness. Applying with qualitative and analytical research approaches, this study highlights how investigative journalism, ethical reporting and citizen-oriented media can reinforce democratic practices in Nepal. The democratic-participant theory has framed print media as an enabler of citizen empowerment and participatory dialogue rather than only a reporter of events. Strengthening recognized frameworks, professional values is important for Nepali print media to act as a catalyst for accountable, transparent and comprehensive governance.