THE HR PROBLEM WE ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT Every day, thousands of young Nepalis leave the country in search of jobs, better income and a more predictable future. The common explanation is that young people want to go abroad. That is only half the story. The bigger question is: Why are we unable to make…
THE MOUNTAIN RESILIENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SOUNDING NATURAL AS HIGHLIGHTED IN The HRM (Vol. 5, Issue 12, Bhadra 2083), Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) represent the foundational pillar of national economic resilience and the essential driver of inclusive development. In Nepal, however, SMEs generate merely 22% of GDP, falling significantly short of the 40% average observed…
THE FUNDAMENTAL principle of the economic cycle dictates that no nation can sustain economic growth perpetually. Economic theory postulates that economies naturally expand and contract in response to prevailing favourable and unfavourable conditions. However, less- developed or developing nations frequently confront multiple crisis situations within very short timeframes. Trapped in a vicious cycle of underdevelopment…
A Changing Corporate NEPAL’S CORPORATE landscape is no longer what it was a decade ago. The shift is subtle and quiet, yet undeniable. Business houses are growing, organisations are expanding beyond the capital, and structured practices are taking shape. From well-designed office spaces to expanding branch networks, the external face of corporate Nepal looks impressive.…
SPEAK WITHOUT FEAR #22 PREPARE THE THINKING, not the script. I have often watched a speaker walk to the front of a room completely relaxed, exchange a few words with people nearby, even make everyone laugh and then change the moment the presentation begins. The shoulders stiffen. The voice becomes formal. Words that would never…
Nepal’s young generation possesses abundant ideas, ambition, and technological talent. NEPAL’S YOUNG GENERATION possesses abundant ideas, ambition, and technological talent. However, the ecosystem required to transform those ideas into scalable enterprises remains weak. Early-stage funding, venture capital, angel investment, mentorship, and access to regional and global markets are still limited. Consequently, many promising startups struggle…
n Birendra Raj Pandey OPINION AT A TIME WHEN COMMUNITIES ACROSS NEPAL ARE AGAIN FACING FLOODS AND LANDSLIDES, ECONOMIC POLICY CAN FEEL FAR REMOVED FROM IMMEDIATE HUMAN LOSS. IT IS NOT. A disaster does not end when the water recedes or the road reopens. Behind the visible damage are lost crops, closed shops, damaged factories…
T he Nepali hospitality sector stands at a defining historical crossroads, balancing the deep cultural pride of ancient traditions against the stark, modern prejudices of structural inequality and operational friction. Globally renowned for its unparalleled mountain vistas and profound spiritual heritage, Nepal’s true defining asset has always been its people. The foundation of this societal…
T here was a time when launching a new car meant a fairly predictable marketing playbook. There would be a newspaper advertisement, perhaps a television commercial, radio spots, billboards, a press conference and a few dealer activities. Consumers encountered the new model through a handful of well-established channels. The automotive marketing landscape today looks very…
An unimaginable crisis that Nepal is facing as of now at climate and economic fronts, gives all the reasons for reorienting its economic priorities with progressive economic reforms and keeping nature in harmony. I n the case of Nepal, a top- down development paradigm, comprising national planning, state enterprises, and labour unions, is unlikely to…