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Nepal Ministry Budget Expenditure

Nepal Ministry Budget Expenditure (2014/15)

By Humanitarian Data Exchange [source]

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About this dataset

This dataset provides categorized expenditure of Nepal's ministries and functions for the fiscal year 2014/15. The data is extracted from the Red book budget expenditure published by the Ministry of Finance. It includes information on various categories and subcategories to which the expenditures belong, further classifying them for better understanding. The dataset also specifies the specific services and functions for which the expenditure is allocated, providing insight into how funds are utilized in different areas. Additionally, it indicates whether the funds are provided as a grant or a loan. The source column identifies where the funds for each expenditure are obtained from. The budget column represents the amount of budget allocated for each specific expenditure in thousands of units. This dataset serves as a comprehensive resource to analyze and understand Nepal's budget allocation process in detail, shedding light on government priorities and spending patterns during the specified fiscal year

How to use the dataset

• Understanding the Categories and Subcategories: The dataset consists of various expenditure categories and subcategories that classify where the funds were allocated. Familiarize yourself with these categories and subcategories, as they will help you narrow down your analysis based on specific areas of interest.

• Identifying Services and Functions: Each expenditure is allocated for specific services and functions provided by the government ministries. Take time to explore these services and functions, as they reveal how funds were utilized in different sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, etc.

• Differentiating Grants and Loans: The column Grant/ loan indicates whether the funds are provided as a grant or a loan. This information can be valuable in understanding the financial mechanisms behind each expenditure.

• Analyzing Sources of Funds: The column Source provides insights into where the funds for each expenditure were obtained from. This information helps identify whether the funds came from internal sources (e.g., government revenue) or external sources (e.g., international aid or loans).

• Examining Budget Allocations: The column Budget (In '000) represents the amount of budget allocated for each specific expenditure in thousands. Analyzing these budget allocations allows you to identify areas that received significant funding or areas that may require more investment.

• Compare Categories/Subcategories/Services/Functions/Budgets: Utilize filtering options available in data analysis tools like Excel or programming languages like Python/R to compare different categories/subcategories/services/functions/budgets against each other over time periods or across ministries.

• Visualizing Data: Create visually appealing charts, graphs, or tables using data visualization tools to present your findings effectively. This will help convey information and patterns discovered within the dataset.

• Identifying Trends or Patterns: Analyze the dataset to identify any significant trends or patterns in government expenditure. Look for areas where budget allocations have changed significantly or where certain services/functions receive more funding than others. These insights can be valuable for decision-makers and policymakers.

• Cross-referencing with other Data Sources: To deepen your analysis, consider cross-referencing this dataset with other relevant data sources related to Nepal's economy, population, development indices, etc. This integration can provide a comprehensive understanding of how government expenditure

Research Ideas

• Analyzing Government Expenditure: This dataset can be used to analyze the categorized expenditure of different ministries and functions in Nepal for the fiscal year 2014/15. Researchers, policymakers, or economists can use this data to gain insights into how the government allocated its budget across various categories and subcategories.
• Budget Planning and Allocation: The dataset provides information about the amount of budget allocated for specific services and functions. It can be utilized by budget planners and policymakers to evaluate past expenditure patterns and make informed decisions regarding future budget allocation.
• Comparative Analysis: The dataset allows for a comparative analysis of expenditure between different ministries and functions in Nepal. By comparing the allocation of funds across categories, subcategories, and services/functions, users can identify variations in priorities among government sectors and identify areas where there may be a need for increased funding or reallocation of resources

Acknowledgements

If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors.
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License

License: Open Database License (ODbL) v1.0

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Columns

File: data-33-csv-1.csv

Acknowledgements

If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors.
If you use this dataset in your research, please credit Humanitarian Data Exchange.