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Measuring the country’s 10-year budget trend
As the government prepares for next year’s budget under an NRs 1.9 trillion ceiling, the data from the last 10 annual budgets point to concerning patterns in budget estimation and allocation.
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Measuring the country’s 10-year budget trend
As the government prepares for next year’s budget under an NRs 1.9 trillion ceiling, the data from the last 10 annual budgets point to concerning …
The NRB crisis: when politics trumps economics
The country’s central bank, which is the last line of defence for its fragile economy, has been left adrift by the country elite political class …
How is national budget formulated?
As the country is set to present its budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025/26 (2082/83), we look at the formulation process behind the annual …
Soybean oil accounts for 30% of country’s exports, inflation stabilises
The central bank’s macroeconomic report shows modest inflation, narrowing fiscal gaps and rising remittance receipts. Trade deficit continues to rise despite soybean oil’s export surge. …
Nepal’s potential in digital sector faces regulatory, skill and cost issues
A World Bank report shows Nepal's evolving digital sector, which surpasses regional peers in a few categories. Still the progress is constrained by expensiveness, regulatory …
How is the economy performing so far? — A review
While external sectors, where planners have limited direct control at its major driver — remittance continues to grow, continued fiscal and overall economic mismanagement has …
Nepal’s export potential—held back by poor logistics and infrastructure
Real-world examples and data highlight key bottlenecks in the country’s export supply chain and the urgency to address these challenges.
NRB maintains expansionary monetary policy to address the present slump
The central bank has kept its major monetary policy tools unchanged despite inflationary pressures and considered addressing the slow economy instead. Meanwhile, it has tightened …
What does a strengthening dollar mean for Nepal?
The rising U.S. dollar brings challenges and opportunities for Nepal’s economy — in the areas of inflation, debt, remittance and trade but its consistent growth …
107 billion rupees spent on agricultural subsidy in five fiscal years
MoALD disclosed data on distribution of agricultural subsidy amidst growing concerns of subsidy misuse and low impact on production level and productivity
How does CAN’s dream project fare in economic numbers?
“No, remittance is not part of GDP”
One of the widely used and discussed macroeconomic indicators is quite misunderstood
