The Cities of Service is an innovative network of cities, small and big, promoting, together the power of volunteerism in the USA. The alliance shows also how philanthropic work can go together with the work of public administration. I would call this the best example of good governance. Right now 202 cities are part of it. When philanthropic money can work magic, Nashville shows the example.

The article highlights the existing situation of local governance in Nepal. It not only underlines the flaws and other constraints that has severely affected the service delivery at the grassroots but also hints the possible measures to overcome those obstacle to consolidate the local democracy. The article is expected to provide a insightful on issues related with local governance in Nepal