I t has been over 10 years since Nepal formally introduced its startup fund, subsequently backed by policies aimed at promoting startups and fostering an ecosystem. Over this period, several startups have made considerable headway and created a significant economic impact through the use of disruptive technologies, despite prevailing capital constraints. Startups like Foodmandu, eSewa,…
Innovate and blend business elements to create a disruptive and unique enterprise. Developing vital infrastructure in least developed and developing nations can drive substantial economic growth by attracting large-scale investment, elevating service quality, boosting personal incomes through job creation, and fostering an environment conducive to entrepreneurship. These developments can subsequently stimulate consumption, reinforce productive capacity, …
Formalising and Strengthening MSMEs for Sustainable Economic Growth in Nepal Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are considered the backbone of the economy. In Nepal, the share of SMEs in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) accounts for 22%. MSMEs generate a significant number of jobs, production, and government revenue. However, the government has underlined that …
Fixing past biases, present traps and the structural limits of growth Unlike previous monetary policies, the Monetary Policy 2026/27 does not bear the responsibility of fixing all prevalent economic issues. It simply attempts to reduce the hindsight biases of the past, when monetary policy instruments were haphazardly used to propel growth and rescue borrowers without …
The industrial and technological revolutions redefined modernisation, economic progress, and development. Countries vied to achieve high-growth trajectories through robust infrastructure, expanded production, value-chain integration, and the export of goods and services. However, this drove surplus production that overexploited natural resources and caused environmental degradation. These resulting ecological deficiencies exacerbated threats to the entire planet and …
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Navigating a Significant Mandate and Ambitious Goals The upcoming Fiscal Year 2026/27 is poised to redefine the nation’s political-economic landscape through the inaugural policies, programmes, and budget of the Balen Shah administration, established upon a massive popular mandate. This government has reaffirmed its commitment to good governance and anti-corruption measures, the central pillars of last …
Navigating Structural Shifts and Regulatory Transformation The government, backed by a new popular mandate, has embarked on Economic Reform 2.0, a second generation of reforms aimed at accelerating growth and improving service delivery. Although the urgency of sweeping legislative, administrative, and procedural changes has long been debated, persistent political instability previously hindered these initiatives. …
A Roadmap for Nepal’s New Mandate” The House of Representatives election, successfully concluded on March 5, has delivered a fresh mandate rooted in aspirations for policy stability, government continuity, and national prosperity. The formation of a single-party majority government under Article 76 (1) of the Constitution marks a historic milestone, the first such instance since …
Nepal’s energy sector has achieved a significant milestone over the last decade, particularly within the hydropower industry. Tangible results have been garnered from continuous sectoral reforms, steering the country toward a stable growth trajectory. Despite the adversities of political unrest and frequent natural disasters, Nepal maintained a BB- rating in 2025 due to the progress …
Following the Money Behind the Vote As the country moves toward the general election scheduled for March 5, 2026, the issue of transparency in campaign financing continues to haunt political parties, affecting established organisations and newcomers alike. However, no political party has dared to implement transparency despite the pressing challenges of governance, which are inextricably …
