Nepal Institute for Policy Research

Nepal ranked 108th in Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index 2023, indicating very high corruption incidents in the country, which also affects provincial competitiveness.

Check https://nipore.org/nci/ to learn more about how corruption is related to provincial competitiveness.

Asia Competitiveness Institute

Nepal recently formulated a Startup Policy. In her blog, Sagun Baba Shrestha highlights some of its key aspects and discusses how it differs from the policies of some of the world's startup capitals.

Read more https://bit.ly/4cvaSOU

King's College

In her recent write-up, Asmita Rawat argues that Nepal can revolutionize its existing climate finance system by strategically leveraging new technologies to achieve higher transparency, efficiency, and accessibility.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3xnLb48

Six of Nepal's seven provinces have experienced frequent government changes (21 times altogether) over the last 1.5 years.

Read how such leadership changes hinder provinces' capabilities to become more competitive in our NCI analyses at https://nipore.org/nci/

Asia Competitiveness Institute

Nepal-India relations became tense after Nepal decided to update the 'chuche' map in the new 100-rupee note. The fallout is simply a symptom of the unresolved border dispute, but it is unlikely to hamper the larger Indo-Nepal relations in the long term. Read the commentary https://bit.ly/4aGolSI

Startups drive economic development by generating employment opportunities and catalyzing innovation. Siddhartha Rayamajhi argues that Nepal can anchor future startup policy frameworks with Knowledge Economy principles to yield better outcomes.

Read more https://bit.ly/3wQM5Wr

We're excited to announce our partnership with King's College. Together, we're launching Nepal Startup Outlook (NSO), an initiative to foster research-based innovation and growth in Nepal's startup ecosystem. Stay tuned for more updates!

New Publication Alert 📢

The May issue of our South Asia Bulletin is out now. Read more about the key events from the last month that shape South Asia in May and beyond.

🔗 https://bit.ly/SABMay2024

Climate finance remains one of the cornerstones in Nepal's battle against climate change. Given the country's highly vulnerable landscape and geography, climate finance could facilitate its mitigation and adaptation efforts.

Read a brief take on this by Asmita Rawat https://bit.ly/3wLlREK

Today marks our fifth anniversary. Over the years, we've pushed boundaries, initiated groundbreaking research, and fostered a community of brilliant minds in Nepal and beyond. Here's to many more years of advancing knowledge and making an impact!

Meet our Early Career Policy Research Fellow 2024 - Siddhartha Rayamajhi

With an academic background in economics, Siddhartha is interested in economic theory and data analytics for research in LMICs, focusing on development, political, and resource economics.

Meet our Early Career Policy Research Fellow 2024 - Asmita Rawat

With her academic background in forestry, Asmita has more than four years of professional experience. She is interested in working on issues related to climate change and its implications across communities in Nepal and Asia.

The April edition of our South Asia Bulletin is out now. Read about the key events from March 2024 from all South Asian countries that continue to influence major events in the region in April and beyond.

Bulletin 🔗 https://bit.ly/SABApril2024

Lumbini Province remains one of the most promising provinces for achieving higher inclusive growth and contributing to provincial and national development.

Read key excerpts from our recently concluded event in Butwal https://bit.ly/4dglRNC

Accountability Lab Nepal

दक्षजनशक्ती पलायन हुनबाट रोक्न व्याबसायमैत्री बातावरण आवश्यक रुपन्देही । राजनीतिक अस्थिरताले निजी क्षेत्रलाई निरुत्साहित गरिरहेको सरोकारवालाहरुले बताएका छन । एकाउण्टबिलि...

Join us in Butwal today for our provincial policy dialogue event on "Strengthening Business Environment in Lumbini Province."

For event-related details, please contact 9857034484



Accountability Lab Nepal

Asia Competitiveness Institute

April 12 holds significance in the annals of space exploration. Today, in 1961, a Russian cosmonaut (Yuri Gagarin) became the first human to travel into space, and in 1981, the USA marked a milestone with the maiden voyage of its space shuttle, Columbia.

On 10 April 1973, Pakistan's National Assembly unanimously passed the country's current constitution. Unlike in 1956 and 1962, the elected officials drafted the third constitution.

Read the document (with amendments up to 31 May 2018) 👉https://bit.ly/3xCUQTY

Writing for Kantipur Daily, Santosh Sharma Poudel analyzes the limitations of Nepal's foreign policy narratives on balance, obsession with geopolitics, over-emphasis on foreign interference, and small-state mentality.

Read more https://bit.ly/3QitNUP

The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has recently released the monthly tourism statistics for March 2024, showcasing a remarkable upsurge in tourist arrivals following the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Economy Fact 5 - Nepal Institute for Policy Research (NIPoRe) | Tourism in Post-Covid-19 Nepal The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has recently released the monthly tourism statistics for March 2024, showcasing a remarkable upsurge in tourist arrivals follow...

📢 Last Call for Applications

Today is the FINAL DAY to submit your applications for our paid Early Career Policy Research Fellowship 2024. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to advance your career in policy research.

Learn more and apply https://bit.ly/EC-NPRF2024

This year's Secondary Education Examination (SEE), which begins today, will see 504,414 students write their exams.

Learn more about SEE and explore the related data online at https://www.see.gov.np/

Akbar introduced the Fasli Era on 28 March 1556 AD to standardize time measurement across his empire. The practice remained in place until the British adoption of the Gregorian Calendar in India in 1752 AD.

⏰ Only 2 days left - Apply TODAY!

If you're passionate about kicking off your career in public policy research, this opportunity is for you! The deadline is approaching fast; apply today!

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According to recent data from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the average global sea level has risen sharply during the last decade compared to the previous two decades.

Learn more https://bit.ly/3PzEiTi

⏰ Only 3 days left - Apply TODAY!

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! The deadline to submit applications for the Early Career Paid Policy Research Fellowship 2024 with us is approaching fast.

Learn more and submit your application online https://bit.ly/EC-NPRF2024

Writing for The Diplomat Magazine, Santosh Sharma Poudel argues that Prachanda's change of partners has more to do with domestic politics and personal interest than influence from neighboring powers.

Read the opinion piece https://bit.ly/3PzHZYQ

We are currently accepting applications

Are you a recent grad passionate about public policy research on high-priority issues from Nepal and Asia? Apply to join us as our Early Career Policy Research Fellow 2024!

Learn more and apply by 29 March 2024 https://bit.ly/EC-NPRF2024

Event Videos

If you missed attending the Nepal Competitiveness Index 2024 release event in Kathmandu earlier, you can now watch selected videos from the event on our YouTube Channel.

8. Event Chair's remarks by Bam Bahadur Mishra, Deputy Governor, Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)

The Deputy Governor highlighted the NCI's importance in guiding inclusive growth and emphasized NRB's efforts to utilize the digital economy for national advancement.

Read report https://lnkd.in/ghDVmA_s



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHvTvZqD5E8

Nepal Competitiveness Index 2024 | Event Chair's Remarks | Bam Bahadur Mishra Bam Bahadur Mishra is the Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank. With nearly two decades in central banking, he has experience in various functions including ...

Writing for The Kathmandu Post, researchers shed light on the present state of the digital payment sector and underscore the regulatory deficiencies within Nepal Rastra Bank's framework, including selective VAT exemptions solely for BFIs and impediments in Foreign Direct Investment. To cultivate a robust fintech sector in Nepal, NRB must revise these policies. Some recommendations include intensifying comprehensive audits, introducing centralized KYC procedures, and establishing a unified QR system to address these challenges effectively.

Read the opinion piece at https://bit.ly/3TEohOg