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Nepal’s COVID-19 Crisis Exacerbates Hardships for Women

Nepal’s COVID-19 Crisis Exacerbates Hardships for Women

By Rajin Rayamajhi and Tracy Fehr
The economic and health impact of the pandemic has disproportionately fallen on women – especially single women.

Rainbow Trout Aquaculture in Nepal: Promise Amid Shocks

Rainbow Trout Aquaculture in Nepal: Promise Amid Shocks

By Harsh Mahaseth and Chitij Karki
The cultivation of the fish after a major earthquake five years ago in Nepal’s Nuwakot district is a story of perseverance against odds.
Facing Pandemic Economic Woes, Nepal Reopens to Adventurers

Facing Pandemic Economic Woes, Nepal Reopens to Adventurers

By Associated Press
The reopening is mostly limited to those seeking to to climb or trek Nepal’s famous peaks.

Can Nepal’s Army Become a Threat to Its Democracy?

Can Nepal’s Army Become a Threat to Its Democracy?

By Sushav Niraula
Nepal’s army has expanded its commercial interests while democratic governments have foundered on many fronts. That could be a problem for the country.

Does COVID-19 Portend Dark Days in Nepal’s Future?

Does COVID-19 Portend Dark Days in Nepal’s Future?

By David Johnson
With a global economic slow-down and potentially millions of foreign workers returning home, Nepal could be on the brink of a humanitarian catastrophe.

Coronavirus Severs Nepal’s Economic Lifeline

Coronavirus Severs Nepal’s Economic Lifeline

By Peter Gill
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Nepal is losing its lifeline: international labor migration.

11 Years on, Has Nepal’s Republic Succeeded?

11 Years on, Has Nepal’s Republic Succeeded?

By Peter Gill
Pessimism about Nepal’s politics is common, despite significant changes since the declaration of the republic in 2008.
Digitizing Nepal from Within the Himalayas

Digitizing Nepal from Within the Himalayas

By Chan Jia Hao
Kathmandu has ambitions to boost its technological capabilities by leveraging cooperation with various partners.

Can Nepal Attract a Foreign Investment Windfall?

Can Nepal Attract a Foreign Investment Windfall?

By Bhoj Raj Poudel
Nepal’s Investment Summit 2019 was promising, but serious challenges remain.

Is Nepal Ready to Become a Developing Country?

Is Nepal Ready to Become a Developing Country?

By Sudhir Shrestha
As Nepal prepares to leave the least developed country (LDC) category, it needs to manage the impact on its export sector.

Resetting India-Nepal Relations

Resetting India-Nepal Relations

By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
In his first visit to India, Nepal's prime minister focused on the economy rather than thorny political issues.
Nepal Has a New Prime Minister. Now Comes the Hard Part.

Nepal Has a New Prime Minister. Now Comes the Hard Part.

By Kamal Dev Bhattarai
Will the second time be the charm for K.P. Sharma Oli?

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