Fiscal Federalism and Provincial Performance in Nepal: Rethinking Allocation, Efficiency, and Accountability in the Post-Gen Z Protest Era

Fiscal Federalism and Provincial Performance in Nepal: Rethinking Allocation, Efficiency, and Accountability in the Post-Gen Z Protest Era

Nepal’s post-2015 transition to federalism tests whether decentralised public finance can deliver inclusive subnational growth. Drawing on the Nepal Competitiveness Index (NCI 2026), this paper argues that while federalism has institutionalised a rules-based system of...
The Real Test of Nepal’s LDC Graduation: Fiscal Discipline, Regional Integration, and Subnational Competitiveness

The Real Test of Nepal’s LDC Graduation: Fiscal Discipline, Regional Integration, and Subnational Competitiveness

Nepal’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category in 2026 is more than a milestone: it is a stress test of whether the country can sustain growth without the cushion of preferential support. We demonstrate that Nepal’s longstanding...
Optimizing Remittance Utilization – Pathways to Boost Productive Sector Investments in Nepal

Optimizing Remittance Utilization – Pathways to Boost Productive Sector Investments in Nepal

The study aims to provide viable policy suggestions for the Government of Nepal and other stakeholders on utilizing productive use of remittances in four productive sectors: renewable energy, high-end agriculture, high-end tourism, and information technology. Nepal is...