Back then, tourism had taken a severe hit, with trekking trails in this region becoming virtually inaccessible. Now, as we travel through the same areas with their stunning landscapes and newly constructed roads, I cannot help but reflect on how we can unlock the potential of this region.
When inequality is high, those in power can, and do, shift environmental harm onto the vulnerable. It even incentivizes further exploitation.
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.
Digital transformation is the incorporation of digital technology into various aspects of business, essentially changing how it operates and delivers value. It is the move from the physical to digital, disrupting existing business models and creating new ones.
The NDC aims for 25% of private and 20% of public four-wheelers to be electric by 2025, and 90% of private and 60% of public four-wheelers by 2030.
With the departure of more skilled workers, the composition of white-collar and blue-collar workers should change leading to more remittance inflow to the country.