Nepal’s FY 2083/84 fiscal policy embeds sustainability within the architecture of a green public economy, advancing green taxation and clean hydro‑bio energy development, and elevating environmental stewardship into a defining pillar of structural sustained economic transformation. INTRODUCTION Nepal’s fiscal year 2083/84 budget marks a decisive turning point in the country’s political economy. With the RSP …
Most Nepalis do not need to be told that Indian goods are cheaper. It is not an economic observation, it is a lived experience. But occasionally, something happens that makes the depth of this structural dependence impossible to ignore. Take the recent domestic banana crisis. Nepal’s government restricted banana imports from India following the detection …
The current government, formed with a two-thirds majority following the major political turmoil that accompanied the Gen-Z movement last year, has introduced the budget for the Fiscal Year 2026/27. Numerous studies have pointed out that the lack of good governance in Nepal remains the primary obstacle to economic transformation. Notably, the youth-supported Gen-Z movement had …
My earlier article discussed the unwritten rules of corporate life. These are the quiet signals and behavioural patterns that are rarely explained when someone begins working, yet gradually become visible through experience. Understanding these patterns is only the beginning. The deeper learning begins when professionals start encountering them repeatedly in ordinary situations at work. Small …
Governance and Leadership Reform for Hydropower-Led Economic Transformation Hydropower Development and Structural Context Nepal’s hydropower development began with the 500 KW Pharping project during the Rana regime, which marked the country’s entry into modern energy. Subsequent projects such as the Trisuli (24 MW), Kulekhani I (60 MW), Kulekhani II (32 MW) and Marsyangdi (69 …
Taking Nepal Out of Another Monetary Hangover The dynamism of the financial market, currently a prominent topic of debate in Nepal due to excessive liquidity, reflects the broader macroeconomic situation. Volatility and apprehension within the money market, coupled with dwindling private sector confidence and recurring political instability, present concerning signals. If these are not addressed …
Speak without Fear #17 Where most speeches are won or lost I’ve seen it too many times to ignore. A speaker walks up confidently, adjusts the mic, looks at the audience and then something slips. Not dramatically. Not disastrously. Just slightly off. A rushed ‘good morning’, a glance at the slides, a few filler words, …
#Jargon Inversion thinking is a powerful mental model and problem-solving technique, which entails approaching a situation by first figuring out how to guarantee failure or accomplish the opposite of your intended result. It promotes thinking backwards from what you want to avoid in order to reveal hidden risks and necessary preventative measures, as opposed to …
Speak without Fear #16 Great speakers are great listeners first For a long time, I believed that becoming a better speaker meant learning how to speak better by choosing the right words, structuring thoughts clearly, and delivering them with confidence. Like many others, I focused on what I was going to say next. I practiced, …
Implanting the Organisational Sutras of Speed, Observation, and Value The modern world does not wait for the Slow and Steady Tortoise; it rewards those who dare to become the Smart and Strong Rabbit- taking rapid action with deep observation. This article consists of three concepts that are designed for Leaders and Human Resource experts …
