Known as the ‘yam between two boulders’, Nepal can draw from its strategic geopolitical positioning in South Asia for promoting sustainable energy production in the region.
The way forward is definitely to translate Nepali literature and share it with the world. But before we do that, building the larger contextual narrative on which these works can find firm footing is important.
While some people talk about the stability of the single party authoritarian Panchayat rule, they tend to forget that no prime minister has seen a full five-year term so far; therefore, instability has always been constant in Nepal.
While Nepal has made strides in reducing poverty, one-fifth of the population still live below the poverty line, unable to afford basic needs.
Globally, the urgency for climate action is recognized, but financial mechanisms remain inadequate, particularly for the Global South.
Nepal stands at a pivotal juncture where the sports economy could significantly contribute to redefining its soft power on the global stage and its economic development.