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Did you know that Nepal has a 131% mobile penetration rate, yet many rural schools still have unused smart boards gathering dust? In this week's #NEFtake, Sarahna Khadka explores why technology adoption in Nepal falls short. Read it here: nepaleconomicforum.org/why-nepal-stru… #NEF2025

How can Nepal’s private sector become a driving force for disaster resilience? In this week’s #NEFtake, Shyam Jnavaly unpacks how Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and inclusive risk reduction efforts can turn businesses into agents of resilience Read: lnkd.in/gpJJqui7

#DidYouKnow In 2022, Nepal's tech sector generated USD 515 million in revenue, contributing 1.4% to the GDP. Read more in our NEFtake: nepaleconomicforum.org/why-nepal-stru… #NEF #Nepal #TechExports

On June 3, 2025, NEF held a roundtable discussion in collaboration with the NUS's Institute of South Asian Studies (NUS-ISAS) and the Himalayan Future Forum (HFF) (HFF) on how small states like Nepal can navigate rising global uncertainties. #SmallStates #Nepal

#ChartOfTheWeek Outstanding Credit for Nepal's Banks and Financial Institutions moderately increased for key sectors between January 2024 and January 2025. Get more insights in NEFport 61: issuu.com/.../nefport_60…... #Credit #Nepal #NEF2025 #Nepal #Economy

Stay informed with our Weekly Economic Update for May 30, 2025 — June 5, 2025! Dive into the latest economic insights and explore the sources behind the news here: medium.com/.../weekly-eco…... #NEF2025 #EconomicUpdates #WEU #Nepal #Economy

How is AI shaping the future of human development in Nepal? Be part of the conversation at the Human Development Report (HDR) 2025 Launch this June 10 in Kathmandu. Only 20 seats available — register by June 8! UNDP in Nepal #HDR2025 #Launch #Nepal #AI #HumanDevelopment

We’re thrilled to share the release of our new product: #Nepal’s first-ever Citizens’ #Budget! Click here to read the full document which is a simple, clear version of the government’s money plan that shows where funds come from and how they will be used: shorturl.at/tpzEk

In this week’s #NEFtake, Mahim Shrestha explores how glacial retreat, erratic monsoons, and sediment-laden floods are quietly threatening Nepal’s hydropower ambitions and what must be done to climate-proof the sector. Read on shorturl.at/QF4FS #Climate #Hydropower #NEF2025

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Over 2 million pilgrims are currently participating in the Hajj in Mecca, but things are very different in the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Lumbini Read this week's #NEFview by Sujeev Shakya, where he reflects on why fewer tourists visit Lumbini and the steps to revive tourism

Are you an individual or institution engaged with #Bangladesh? Join NEF and Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) for a focused roundtable dialogue on Bangladesh–Nepal Relations: A Renewed Outlook. Only 5 seats are available so register by 12 PM on June 12 through the QR code

#DidYouKnow Nepal’s third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets expanding renewable electricity generation to 14,031 MW by 2030 Read more about Nepal's renewable energy goals and its intersection with climate change in our NEFtake: nepaleconomicforum.org/climate-change… #Nepal

#ChartOfTheWeek As of 2022, the residential sector dominates Nepal’s electricity consumption, followed by the industrial and transportation sectors. Find out more here: wecs.gov.np/source/Energy%… #Energy #Nepal #Hydropower #NEF

Stay informed with our Weekly Economic Update for June 6, 2025 — June 12, 2025! Dive into the latest economic insights and explore the sources behind the news here: shorturl.at/DkSxr #NEF2025 #EconomicUpdates #WEU #Nepal #Economy

Nepal Economic Forum, in collaboration with Centre for Policy Dialogue, Dhaka, organized the first curtain-raiser titled Bangladesh-Nepal Relations: A Renewed Outlook on June 13 in Kathmandu. The second roundtable in this series will be held soon in Dhaka. Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD)

Can Nepal transform its landlocked geography into a strategic gateway for Asian trade? In this week’s #NEFtake, Sujal Budhathoki unpacks Nepal’s role in the Asian Highway project and how better infrastructure can enhance Nepal's connectivity Read: nepaleconomicforum.org/asian-highway-…

How can past tragedies shape a safer future for Nepali businesses? In this week’s #NEFview, Suman Shakya reflects on the 1988 Dasarath Stadium stampede and explores how disaster preparedness can protect businesses. Read now: nepaleconomicforum.org/building-busin… #NEF2025 #BusinessResilience

#DidYouKnow The Asian Highway, which connects Asia to Europe, could revitalize the old hippie trail that once brought tourists from across Europe to Nepal between 1950 and 1970. Read our latest NEFtake to find out more: nepaleconomicforum.org/asian-highway-… #NEF2025 #AsianHighway #Nepal