Tragedy of the Sorts

A minister goes on a trip to US on an invitation from one of the Congressman. The Congressman takes the minister to his home aka palace. The minister is shocked and inquires about the source of the money. The congressman shows him a bridge on the outskirts and let’s in on the secret. Twenty percent off the top of that bridge construction fund.

The minister comes back and after about a year invites the congressman. He takes the congressman to his palace which was bigger and better then his. The congressman out of curiosity inquires about the funds for the building. The minister takes the congressman over to the river near his house and shows him the bridge. The congressman is surprised. He couldn’t see any bridge there. The minister laughs and says, 100% off the top of that bridge.

Isn’t it a tragedy? There is not a place or people that won’t be involved in a tragedy. The difference is absolute corruption versus a twenty percent corruption. Nepal is one country facing absolute corruption. As long as we don’t change this situation no matter what you do, no one will be able to bring any change. It’s so simple actually. Any kind of investment for the infrastructure would lead to improved earning for the people in the reason increasing their per capita income and their standard of living. Improved standard of living means more expenditure. So on and on which would finally result in more income for the state. A rich state always means rich people.

But this all starts from educated and ethical bureaucrats. This all starts from people willing to put their personal interest behind them.