A major cause of Nepal’s poor infrastructure is the prevailing mindset of patchwork repairs rather than building good-quality projects with low maintenance costs.
As Nepal navigates these regulatory changes, striking a balance between necessary oversight and preserving digital freedom remains a contentious issue.
Based on the opportunities posed by the demographic dividend discussed in the previous edition, NEFport 59, titled ‘Unlocking Care Economy’s Potential,’ explores the significance of care economy in today’s development paradigm through collaborative care thinking, an area that the Nepal Economic Forum (NEF) is keen to work in. This issue takes into account news updates from September 1 to November 30, 2024.
NEFPort 58, titled ‘Harnessing the Demographic Dividend,’ attempts to dive into Nepal’s distinct demographic position, and explore potential prospects, challenges, and possible ways forward to mobilize the opportunity. This issue takes into account news updates from June 1 to August 31, 2024.
NEFport 57, titled ‘Decoding the Creative Industry,’ attempts to give shape to the discourse surrounding he growing creative industries in Nepal due to this industry not only attracting increasing investments and profitability, but also serving as a crucial tool to address social inequalities and foster innovation. This issue of NEFport takes into account news updates from March 1 to May 31, 2024.
