Nepal Economic Forum

With Nepal's largest-ever budget at NPR 2.12 trillion and a 100-point reform agenda, can the RSP government's sprint toward change outlast the controversies threatening to slow it down?

In this week's , Prasidha Sangat takes stock of the RSP government's first 60 days in power, what was delivered, what stalled, and what sparked controversy, alongside an analysis of the FY2083/84 budget and what it means for Nepal's reform trajectory.

Read the full article: https://nepaleconomicforum.org/nepal-at-a-crossroads-sprint-or-marathon/

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Stay informed with our Weekly Economic Update for May 27, 2026 - June 4, 2026!

Dive into the latest economic insights and explore the sources behind the news here: https://medium.com/-economic-forum/weekly-economic-updates-may-29-2026-june-4-2026-186b21a560cd

Nepal's National Budget is here, and here's what the numbers actually mean for you.

We broke down where the money comes from and where it goes, so you don't have to wade through a 300-page document.

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USD 13 million vs USD 151 million. That's the gap between what Nepal sells to Australia and what Australia sells to Nepal.

And out of the 612 types of products Nepal exports to the world, only 152 make it to Australia.

That gap is also an opportunity, and right now, the conditions to close it are finally falling into place. Swipe to see the full picture!

Nepal is rapidly embracing digital transformation, but is this growth truly inclusive for everyone?

In this , Saroj Nepal, explores Nepal’s shift toward an inclusive digital economy, highlighting how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital adoption across banking, education, commerce, and everyday transactions, while also raising critical questions about access, skills, and equity.

This article is taken from the Special Section of NEFport 43, published on December 2020.

Read the full piece here: https://nepaleconomicforum.org/nepals-transformation-to-an-inclusive-digital-economy/

With labor permit approvals to Europe rising sixteenfold in under a decade, can Nepal build a migration corridor that is safe, governed, and truly beneficial for its workers?

In this week's , Manju Von Rospatt examines how Europe has rapidly emerged as a top destination for Nepali migrants, driven by wage disparities, Europe's growing labor shortages, and the promise of long-term residency, while calling for stronger bilateral frameworks, regulated recruitment, and robust migrant protections.

Read the full article: https://nepaleconomicforum.org/why-europe-why-now-nepals-new-migration-dream/

Stay informed with our Weekly Economic Update for May 22, 2026 — May 28, 2026!

Dive into the latest economic insights and explore the sources behind the news here: https://medium.com/-economic-forum/weekly-economic-updates-may-22-2026-may-28-2026-7544982d405e

The government just released the Economic Survey for FY 2082/83 BS (2025/26 AD)!

But what is it and what does it say?

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And click here to read the full document: https://mof.gov.np/content/1738/economic-survey-2082-83/

Nepal has long had the ingredients for world-class tourism, so why does foreign investment keep walking out the door?

In this , Lisa Choegyal, Writer, Sustainable Tourism Specialist, and New Zealand Honorary Consul to Nepal, reflects on the barriers holding back international investment in Nepal's tourism sector.

This article is taken from the Special Section of NEFport 46, published on September 2021, but we'll let you decide if Nepal has turned the page.

Read the full piece here: https://nepaleconomicforum.org/international-tourism-for-nepals-prosperity/