The session was led by Mr. Bhojraj Pokharel, Former Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commission of Nepal, with input from Dr. Biswash Gauchan, Executive Director, IIDS, Dr. Sucheta Pyakuryal, Director, Center for Governance at IIDS, and representatives from national political parties, political scientists, election experts, and others.

This session deliberated on the use of public funds to finance elections and political parties in Nepal's socioeconomic and political context.