Despite being Nepal’s major export product, large cardamom hardly reaches world markets
Nepali farmers are long known for minding their own business by doing subsistence farming. That is, growing crops to only meet their needs, leaving little …
Tourism-dependent small businesses are suffering from long covid
Thamel is a crowded, noisy place these days. But not from taxis honking their way through its narrow streets, rickshaws and street dogs searching for …
What soaring fertiliser prices mean for Nepal
Fertiliser prices nearly doubled between mid-2020 and the end of 2021. Since the start of the year, prices have yet again risen by more than …
The reasons behind vast informal economy and lacklustre growth of businesses
Kamal runs a profitable business in Kathmandu city manufacturing plastics for food packaging. Despite his business flair, Kamal does not want to scale up his …
Nepal’s chronic fertiliser crisis: Can organic be the solution?
Nepals fertiliser crisis is turning chronic now with farmers having to go through the ordeal of not getting the required quantity of fertiliser at the …
Why Nepali politicians should watch Shark Tank India
Reality TV show Shark Tank India, was a riveting experience for everyday Indian viewers and entrepreneurs alike. It gave budding Indian entrepreneurs an opportunity to …
From farm to fork: Understanding how food chain works in Rupandehi, the breadbasket of Lumbini
Farmers are our lifeline. As long as there are farmers, there is life in the world. The food they produce reaches us through various channels …
Women in banking leadership: A grim reality
WOMEN OCCUPY ALMOST 40% OF THE WORKFORCE in the commercial (A-class) banking sector, but our research reveals the grim realities of women having a hard …
“We see cities as the arena to build the next era of civilization”
Arriving at a large commercial building in Teku, I climbed four long flights of stairs plastered with posters of Goddess Lakshmi to the workspace of …
Nepal has the Sri Lankan experience to learn from
In 2011, when Sri Lanka was at the peak of its economic and financial success, the notion the country might one day face its worst-ever …
How the pandemic affected Nepali MSMEs, and the outcomes of COVID-19 MSME Fund Nepal
THE SUDDEN ARRIVAL OF THE COVID PANDEMIC in 2020 dealt a heavy blow to Nepals economy. All kinds of businesses were affected in some ways. …
Exploring the water, energy, food, and ecosystems nexus in the Ganges Basin
On April 6,the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) along with several other CGIAR (Consultative Group on International …
