We begin by examining the underlying problem—pervasive financial exclusion—and then dive into how digital payments and microcredit are changing the game.
Tag: innovation
“Brain Drain” or “Intellect Export”? Economic and Social Calculation of the Real Losses and Hidden Benefits
Thousands of young Nepalese, full of hope and anxiety, say goodbye to their families and head for the planes that will take them to Malaysia, Qatar, Romania or Japan.
The Social Entrepreneurship Wave: Choosing Business Models That Address Critical Social Issues
Young, educated, and ambitious Nepalis, tired of waiting for solutions from the government or big corporations, are taking matters into their own hands.
Urban Problems – Business Opportunities: Innovations in Waste Management, Coworking in Nepal’s Cities
Kathmandu is a city of contrasts. Ancient temples sit alongside sprawling urban sprawl, spiritual serenity sits alongside the deafening noise of traffic, and incredible growth energy sits alongside enormous pressure on outdated infrastructure.
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.
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.
Fintech Tsunami or Evolution? How Nepalese Banks Adapting to the Era of Digital Wallets, Neobanks, and AI Scoring
The global financial industry is experiencing unprecedented technological transformation. Digital payments, neobanking, and the widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) are fundamentally changing the way financial services are delivered and consumed.
Solar and River Energy to Everyone: Solutions in Hydropower and Solar Panels Provide Light and Heat to Remote Villages
Electrification rates in rural areas, where more than 80% of the population lives, have soared from less than 35% in 2000 to an impressive 93.4% by 2023.
From Solo Travelers to Digital Nomads: How Nepal’s Travel Industry Is Adapting to New Demands of Global Tourists
Today’s global traveler – whether a solo traveler seeking authenticity or a digital nomad seeking an inspiring location to work remotely – places new demands on the quality, flexibility and content of the tourism product.
The Future of Work in Nepal: Which Professions will Disappear under the Onslaught of AI / ABM Exclusive Report
Artificial intelligence (AI) a powerful force capable of fundamentally reshaping both traditional and cutting-edge sectors of the Nepalese economy.