A study conducted by CNI has found that only 18 percent of the announcements made in the federal budget have been fully implemented by the government agencies in the last fiscal year while there was zero progress in 22 economic sector programs. the HRM Before the finance minister unveils the annual budget, it has become …
Budget Announcement and Implementation – The Great Disconnect Read More »
As a myriad of factors deter foreign investors from engaging with Nepal, the net foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country reached a nine-year low in the last fiscal year. the HRM Infraco Asia, a Singapore-based company, has divested its holdings in Gurans Energy Limited, a joint venture company based in Nepal. While divestment of …
Bureaucratic Red Tape Continues to Mar Nepal’s FDI Regime Read More »
In the last 10 years, there has been a noteworthy rise in both the number of families engaged in agriculture and the involvement of households led by women in this field. However, arable land across the country has decreased by 0.3 million hectares, as well as the average size of agricultural land holdings in this …
While Nepali talent is undoubtedly abundant, motivating and providing a conducive environment for Nepali youths is vital. The IT industry in Nepal is on the rise, with promising growth opportunities, but it still faces several challenges. One significant avenue for revenue generation is through exports of services, which clearly indicates that the sector has tremendous …
Traditional academic knowledge alone is no longer sufficient to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Looking back at my school days, I remember my days revolved around textbooks, memorization, and endless exams. While I did well academically, I couldn’t help but feel there was something missing in the pursuit of education. …
Empowering Nepali Students through Skill-based Education Read More »
With interest spread regulation and base rate mechanism in place, there is no incentive for BFIs to have lower cost of deposits, as the cost reduction is automatically passed on to borrowers and does not result in improved margins for BFIs. Bank interest rates have become a topic of big debate in Nepal in recent …
Nepal’s Current Problems There is no shortage of problems in Nepal. Currently, we all are facing the biggest problem of economic recession. Some of us have been affected directly while others have been affected indirectly. Let me just list down some of the symptoms of this problem which is known to most of us: Graduates …
Coming Out of the Recession – The Supermodel Diagnosis Read More »
Pant elected President of NFIA Sunil Pant has been elected as the President of the Nepal Financial Institutions Association (NFIA), a forum of CEOs of finance companies. Pant is the CEO of ICFC Finance Limited. Similarly, Rabi Chandra Gurung, CEO of Pokhara Finance Limited, has been elected as the First Vice President of NFIA, while …
Given its highly dynamic nature, human resource development is a field that constantly needs both academic and applied research to make timely relevant policies. Background Nepal is all set to implement the 16th five-year plan starting from the next July for fiscal years 2024-29. During the last seven decades of the planned development history of …
Human Resources Development for Nepal – A National Perspective Read More »
Promoting mental health and wellbeing involves taking proactive steps to enhance these components of one’s life. The past few months have borne witness to several heart-wrenching stories of young people giving up their lives, losing the battle to anxiety and mental stress. “They didn’t look like they were having a bad time!” is what many …
