Today, history appears to be repeating itself, as the U.S. once again turns to tariff policies amid rising global economic tensions.
A journey along the Nepal-China border reveals a tale of contrasting development, missed opportunities, and the urgent need for Nepal to match its neighbors’ pace through impactful reforms.
To effectively implement the report, the role of development partners and friends of Nepal is equally crucial.
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.