Curbing Corruption: Narayan Adhikari on Inviting Innovation in Anti-Corruption

#Ep.072 The human pursuit of purging corruption in its social systems has perhaps been as old as the problem of corruption itself. Regardless, the problem persists and grows rampant, accentuating development challenges.  While some have given up in the face of corruption’s seeming invincibility, others have mobilized to reimagine anti-corruption strategies to encompass diverse aspects and stakeholders like never before.  In this episode, PEI’s Khushi Hang and Narayan Adhikari discuss anti-corruption strategies with a focus on the role, significance, and need for innovation in the field. They explore what it means to embrace innovation in anti-corruption, dissecting the different aspects and challenges in reimagining this pursuit.  They also go over revered innovative anti-corruption campaigns led by Narayan himself and discuss their impacts and limitations.  Narayan Adhikari is a social entrepreneur and leader in global accountability and governance. He is the Co-founder and South Asia Representative for Accountability Lab Nepal and runs Open Gov Hub Kathmandu to promote transparency, accountability, and civic participation in governance. He is on the board of Trustees to RESULTS UK and Co-Chair for C7, Open, and Resilient Society for 2023, and is a strategic advisor to the  #ShiftThePower global movement.   This episode is a part of our Curbing Corruption Series.  Curbing Corruption is a PODS audio series unraveling the complexities of corruption and exploring the strategies to combat this global challenge, where PEI colleagues engage in candid conversations with experts, practitioners, and thought leaders who offer insights into the intricate web of corruption, its impact on communities, and the ever-evolving innovations and strategies to measure and combat it.  If you liked the episode, hear more from us through our free newsletter services, PEI Substack: Of Policies and Politics, and click here to support us on Patreon!!