The Good Governance Program (GGP) was launched in 1997 aimed to ensure the interest of the down-trodden and marginalized community of Nepal. When the program was launched in 1997, good governance was a very new concept in Nepal. During the years, the program had been successful in raising awareness among the people on issues of good governance. The emphasis of the program lies in disseminating information on governance issues and making the government accountable to its citizens. The program was initially supported by the Asia Foundation in the year 1997 and it was extended with the support of the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC), Nepal Office since July 16, 2000 to December 2012.

From its inception, GGP has championed social accountability mechanisms like public hearings, public audits, and citizen report cards. The project also emphasizes media advocacy, capacity building, sensitization, and networking to combat corruption and enhance governance from grassroots to policy levels. Since April 1999, GGP has aired a weekly radio program on Radio Nepal, producing about 650 episodes on governance, anti-corruption, and public service delivery. This program led to the spontaneous formation of over 6,300 Good Governance Clubs (GGCs) with around 62,000 members nationwide. GGP also established FM radio stations in Dolakha, Okhaldhunga, Ramechhap, and Jajarkot districts.

Additionally, GGP produced over 250 episodes of the television program "ForNagainst," based on the public hearing concept pioneered by Pro Public in Nepal. The project also published English and Nepali governance magazines from 1997 to 2012, which were widely circulated among municipalities, VDCs, and government schools, influencing policy and local levels.

The continuous media advocacy pressured the government to enact significant legislation, including the Good Governance Act (2008) and the Right to Information Act (2007). GGP also focused on building the capacity of service delivery mechanisms, training around 350 government staff and 350 local leaders, which increased accountability and transparency, especially benefiting marginalized groups.

Community-level trainings, public hearings, door-to-door campaigns, and proposal writing workshops have heightened public awareness and access to services. A Citizen Report Card survey in five frontline agencies showed a satisfaction increase from 21% to 50%.

Before 1995, public hearings were unheard of in Nepal. GGP's introduction of this concept has become a key social accountability tool, raising awareness and promoting government accountability and transparency. This concept is now embedded in legal frameworks like the Working Procedures on Public Hearing (2005) and the Good Governance Act (2008). By 2012, GGP had conducted over 500 public hearings and nearly two dozen public audits, training more than 350 facilitators. This governance campaign, spearheaded by Pro Public, has significantly increased transparency, accountability, and public participation, fostering a culture of "zero tolerance" against corruption.