The late president of TI Nepal, Dr. Harka Gurung, opened proceedings. Discussions highlighted democracy and government commitment to anti-corruption measures as prerequisites to transparency, as well as the necessity for governmental anti-corruption agencies to work closely with civil society.

The Nepalese Prime Minister, Girija Prasad Koirala, addressed the meeting on subjects including the ratification of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) by South Asian countries.

Delegates also expressed their support for TI’s Asia-Pacific Anti-Corruption Learning Programme, which aims to increase TI’s impact and effectiveness in the region.