New roads are opening up hitherto remote communities in Nepal, but do they also lead to economic growth? So far, many in far away Manang and Humla seem to say: yes!
Economic Growth
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Nijgadh airport is already underway. But is this future “hub” with a 15 million passenger capacity really needed?
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Can Nepal’s rivers become waterways for shipping goods and people south to India? The governments of both countries just started to look into the options.
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Wild animals lurk as a real threat to villagers living near some of Nepal’s national parks and local forests.
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Economic GrowthLocal Corruption ProjectLocal politicsRoads, rails and airports!
Troubled bridge over Kamala waters in Sindhuli
It’s just another example of local infrastructure projects that are left half completed for years, sometimes forever. We once witnessed a similar case in Chitwan where the government was said to have funded a dike project along a river to…
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Earthquake AftermathEconomic GrowthExplorer's trailLocal economy
Charikot resurrects as growing tourist destination
Charikot, the capital of Dolakha, was devastated by the earthquake in 2015, but it’s coming back to life.
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It’s no surprise but now the numbers are out. This fiscal year was extremely tough on almost everybody!
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Nawalparasi is known for its large cement production sector – and that’s just about to grow bigger!