Nepal, a developing country whose economy relies heavily on agriculture and remittances from migrant workers, faces a range of economic challenges.
Year: 2025
Farm as a tourist magnet: a step-by-step guide for Nepalese farmers on how to create a successful agritourism business
Every farmer in Nepal knows what uncertainty is: the vagaries of the weather, the ever-changing prices at the market, and the sight of young people leaving their villages in search of a better life abroad.
Family Business in Nepal: Continuity, Modernization and Preservation of Heritage without Internal Destruction
Family businesses play a key role in Nepal’s economic and socio-cultural structure. These businesses not only create jobs, but also often act as guardians of unique cultural traditions and craft skills passed down from generation to generation.
Nepal’s Young Innovators: EdTech, HealthTech, and Green Tech Startups Changing the Country and Attracting Investments
Mention Nepal and the imagination conjures up images of the majestic Himalayas, the ancient temples of Kathmandu, and serene monks. That image is certainly true, but it is no longer complete.
Nepal’s Mega-Infrastructure Projects: Who and How Makes Decisions that Will Shape the Country for Decades?
The scale of these plans is astounding: new international airports are being built, trans-Himalayan highways and railways are being designed, giant hydroelectric power stations
E-commerce ‘Nepali style’: Behind the scenes of developing successful local online platforms
As prayer flags flutter in the Himalayan breeze, the winds of digital change are sweeping across Nepal, transforming the country’s economic landscape at an astonishing rate.
Beyond Trekking: 5 Underrated Niches in Nepal Tourism That Are Ready to Take Off in 2025-2026
When an investor or traveler hears “Nepal,” two images immediately flash into their minds: the majestic Everest and lines of trekkers trudging toward its base camp.
Domestic Tourism: A Lifeline or a Growth Driver? Assessing the Real Contribution of Nepalese to the Tourism Industry
When it comes to tourism in Nepal, the imagination usually conjures up images of foreign trekkers conquering the snow-capped Himalayan peaks or pilgrims from around the world heading to the holy shrines of Lumbini.
Nepal’s “Shadow” Economy: a Hidden Engine or a Brake on Growth? An Investigation by ABM
Our findings show that the informal economy is not just a side effect, but a dominant feature of Nepal’s economic landscape, serving as both a lifeline and an anchor.
Strengthening Nepal’s Domestic Supply Chains: Opportunities and Obstacles to Reducing Import Dependency
Nepal’s economy is characterized as import-oriented and remittance-dependent. The country faces a significant trade deficit, which has crossed NPR 1,256 billion in the first ten months of the 2024/25 financial year.