Global growth is picking up and the growth in the South Asia region continues to remain strong. A recovery in industrial activity has coincided with a pickup in global trade, after two years of marked...
Economic activity is rebounding strongly in Nepal following two challenging years. On the back of one of the best monsoons in recent years, rice production is estimated to have reached a record high at...
After registering the weakest growth in 14 years during FY2016, economic activity is recovering in Nepal. Agriculture and construction are expected to improve on the account of a good monsoon as well as...
Devastating earthquakes in April and May of 2015 took a huge human toll, destroyed homes, businesses, irreplaceable cultural heritage sites, and slowed economic growth. The Government of Nepal (GoN), through...
Nepal's political developments continue to overshadow and impede its economic development. Over the short term, whether the scheduled elections are held and, if so, whether they achieve a modicum of consensus...
Nepal ended a decade-long conflict when key stakeholders reached the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in 2006, and successfully held the constituent assembly election in 2008. The country has since been making...
Political uncertainties persist as standoff continues between the 22-party coalition government and the main opposition Maoist party. Continued labor union unrest affects industry adversely. Growth in...