Foreign employment and songs of separation
Songs are not just entertainment. They are cultural artefacts that reflect the values, beliefs, and struggles of society. They provide a window into the human …
Assessing 25 years of VAT implementation in Nepal
While taxes are an inevitable part of life, have we ever wondered how the Value Added Tax or VAT system works that has been implemented …
Despite large health and economic costs, Nepal taxes tobacco products too low
The government increased the tax rate on tobacco products this budget by a paltry 3% bringing the tax rate on tobacco products to 41%. Still, …
Cement industry: High production and low demand open door for export
In the 11 months from mid-July (Shrawan) to mid-June (Jestha) of the current fiscal year 2022/23 (2079/80), a total of 893,121 tonnes of cement and …
"We have ten years to produce excellent human capital for the next ten years"
Dr. Kalpana Khanal started her career as an Associate Professor of Economics at Nichols College in the United States where she taught economics, finance, and …
Fiscal or monetary policy-led economic recovery?
Amidst worrying signals in the economy, Nepals Public Finance Management (PFM) has never been so strongly scrutinised. The magnitude of structural issues in the economy …
Highlights of annual policy and programme for the fiscal year 2023/24
On 19th May, Nepal government unveiled its annual policy and programme for the fiscal year 2023/24. Here are some of the commitments put forth in …
Solo trek ban: Implication on post-pandemic tourism industry
In early March 2023, the government announced that solo trekking inside the national parks will be banned starting April 1, 2023. While solo climbing has …
Agribusiness in Nepal survey: Survivors and victims of COVID-19 pandemic
Shardha Aryal of Pakale, Khim Bahadur Khadka of Bagi Bashtari, and Radha Khanal of Bhatmara are vegetable farmers in Arghakhanchi. Young and educated, they have …
Nepal’s long row of impunity in corruption scandals
Rampant corruption is eating away Nepal from petty bribes without which public service delivery is difficult to access to big corruption scandals where top political …
How well is Nepal doing in financial inclusion?
Nepal has made notable strides in financial inclusion, although there is still room for further improvement, says the Nepal Financial Inclusion Report 2023, jointly produced …
Growing import of four-wheeler EVs
Nepal has seen a rise in the import of electric vehicles (EVs) in the last two fiscal years. The increase in the import of EVs …
