NEPAL

KATHMANDU, October 6, 2026—Growth in Nepal is projected to slow to 3.7% in FY27 following disruptions to industry and services caused by the August 26 flood, according to the World …

The World Bank Group is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and destruction caused by the Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi flood of August 26. Our thoughts are with those who have …

Governments increasingly recognize that administrative data are not just a by-product of public services. Used responsibly and effectively, they can improve service delivery, play a vital role in the national …

Nepal’s concerted economic reforms have secured macroeconomic stability after years of shocks. The challenge now is turning those gains into stronger, more inclusive growth Nepal has faced several unusually challenging …

The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, with support from UNESCO, has launched a six-day community-based workshop under the programme “Development of Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage Covering All Seven Provinces of Nepal.” …

The three day long hackathon brought together 28 youth teams from across provinces of Nepal. Selected from a national pool of applicants, the participants co-designed a bilingual (Nepali/English), offline-capable tool …

A woman weighing onions on a hand scale. A tailor working from a single sewing machine in a converted room.  A mobile tea seller set up where the foot traffic …

Washington, DC: On June 5, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation and the seventh and final review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) …

Washington, DC: At the request of the Government of Nepal, an IMF capacity development team led by Jonathan Pampolina visited Kathmandu and Birgunj from April 20 to May 6, 2026, to …

Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today approved the Nepali authorities’ request for a two-month extension of the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement until July …