Social Audit Forum (SAF-Nepal)

               In the long history of development, Nepalese society has experienced and learned several good practices and lessons in the local development context. Along with this, due to lack of participation, transparency and accountability, many cases of corruption, irregularity and misuse of resources have been noted which further deteriorated the country's development culture and practices and destroyed social harmony too. 

In the changing political and socio-economic context of Nepal, improved governance system has become the fundamental requirement in addressing number of socio-cultural, economic, environmental and political issues of the country. In the process of building new Nepal, a new model of governance must be established so that civil society is given a larger role in the decision-making process

The practice of Social Accounting and Audit (SAA) is growing globally these days. It is the frame-work which allows an organization to build-on through its mission, values, objective and activity. The process of SAA ensures continuous improvement in performance through the chain of accountability with stakeholders. SAA fosters the principle of participation, transparency and accountability, which ensures the programmed as well as organizational effectiveness. It is linked with sustainable development which explores social, economic and environmental performance and impact. 

SAF-Nepal, as the pioneer NGO in SAA in Nepal, is established by a group of young professional to work collectively for good governance. Realizing the national obligation in one hand and anticipating peaceful and bright Nepal on the other are the fundamental thoughts to come up with establishing the organization 'Social Audit Forum, Nepal (SAF-Nepal)'. Having a team of diverse academic and professional background with more than a decade long experiences in different sectors in Nepal, the forum aims to appropriately utilized experiences of its valued members for good governance and sustainable development of the country. 

SAF–Nepal is not-for-profit making organization registered at District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu and duly affiliated with Social Welfare Council and NGO Federation–Nepal. It has also obtained Permanent Account Number (PAN) under Inland Revenue Office, Kathmandu.