PRO PUBLIC, a non-profit, a non-governmental organization dedicated to the cause of Public Interest, was founded in1991 by consortium of environmental lawyers, journalists, economists, engineers, consumers and women rights activists. It raises voice against corruption, red tapism, and irregularities and makes the government bodies aware of their duties and responsibilities. Its focus over the years has been on good governance, protection of natural justice and cultural heritage, environmental justice, pollution control, gender justice and consumer protection. Pro Public has consistently succeeded in creating government accountability in Nepal through media campaign, advocacy, negotiation, correspondence and public interest litigation.
To strengthen and protract such activities, Civil Society Anti-corruption Project (CSACP) of Pro Public aims to strengthen civil society to be more efficient and proactive in fighting against corruption. Funded by the Enabling State Programme/Department for International Development (ESP/DFID), Pro Public plays the role of a lead implementing partner of the said project.