Imagine a resident of a remote Nepalese village, lost among the majestic peaks of the Himalayas. For him, a simple illness such as pneumonia or complications during childbirth turns into a death sentence.
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From Traditional Knowledge to Innovative Products: How Nepal is Turning Its Biodiversity into Global Brands
Nepal today stands at a crossroads. On the one hand, the country has a rich reserve of raw materials – endemic plants, unique agricultural crops and centuries-old traditional knowledge about their use.
Agricultural price swings: How can Nepalese farmers protect themselves from market volatility?
Despite this fundamental role, the millions of smallholder farmers who form the backbone of the sector live in a state of constant economic vulnerability.
Nepal’s Cooperative Sector (Sahakari): A Hidden Threat to Financial Stability or an Untapped Engine for Inclusive Growth?
The cooperative movement in Nepal has a long history, formally beginning in the 1950s, and was initially focused on meeting the needs of the rural population in the agricultural sector.
State Programs for Nepal’s Agro-Industrial complex – a labyrinth or real help? A detailed analysis
On the one hand, it is the basis of life for the vast majority of the population: about 62% of all households in the country are employed in the agricultural sector.
Who Will Feed Nepal Tomorrow: A Strategic Plan to Revive the Agricultural Sector by Engaging the Youth
Nepal’s agriculture is at a critical crossroads. Although the sector provides employment for the vast majority of the population, its contribution to GDP is disproportionately low, reflecting systemic inefficiencies and low productivity.
Up to 30% of the Crop to Landfill: A Practical Guide for Nepalese Farmers to Minimize Post-Harvest Losses
For a farmer in Nepal, every harvested fruit, every ear of rice, represents months of hard work, hope and investment. But the harsh reality is that up to 30% of that harvest can be lost before it even reaches the table.
Rivers of Milk, Banks of Meat in Nepal: Strategies to Increase Productivity and Profitability in the Livestock Sector
For millions of rural families, especially the poorest, livestock serves not only as a source of food (milk, meat) and income, but also as a kind of “live bank account”
The Power of Farmer Cooperatives: How Nepali Farmers Can Effectively Unite and Access Large Markets
This structural weakness is compounded by a complex of systemic challenges. Soil depletion and erosion, accelerated by massive deforestation for fuel, reduce fertility.
The Jugaad and Social Innovation in Nepal: How Initiatives are Solving Problems and Creating Unique Business Models
A quiet revolution is unfolding in a country struggling with deep socioeconomic and geographic challenges.