Nepal

Nepal
Author: International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Total Pages: 61
Release: 2015-11-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1513575643

This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that the earthquakes in April and May and protests and trade disruptions following the promulgation of a new constitution in September have exacerbated the macroeconomic policy challenges facing the Nepalese economy. Real GDP growth is estimated to have decelerated to 3.4 percent in 2014/15 (mid-July 2014 to mid-July 2015) from 5.5 percent in 2013/14. Growth is expected to gradually rebound to about 5.5 percent by 2016/17, as economic activity recovers from the earthquake and reconstruction gains momentum. Inflation is projected to rise to about 8.5 percent over the next 12 months. The medium-term outlook depends importantly on the authorities’ reform efforts.

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Diagnostic of Selected Sectors in Nepal

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Diagnostic of Selected Sectors in Nepal
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292624253

This publication presents a gender equality and social inclusion (GeSi) analysis of six priority sectors in Nepal: agriculture and natural resources management, energy, skills development, urban development, transport and water, and sanitation and hygiene. The publication identifies practical ways in which gender equality, social inclusion, and women’s empowerment approaches can be integrated into each of these sectors. The diagnostic aims to inform the GeSi initiatives of the Government of Nepal, the Asian development Bank, and other development partners of the country.

25 Years on the Ground

25 Years on the Ground
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2015-02-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 929254862X

This publication commemorates the 25 years of the opening of the Nepal resident mission, and provides an overview of how ADB's operation in Nepal has evolved over the years. ADB has provided assistance in several sectors, including agriculture and natural resources, transport and information and communication technology, energy, water and sanitation, urban development, education, finance, and governance. ADB has consistently promoted gender equality and social inclusion in development, and is putting more efforts into building institutional capacity at all levels, including local governments. Climate change mitigation measures and environmental safeguards form part of all ADB-supported projects and programs in Nepal.

ADB-Nepal

ADB-Nepal
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2015
Genre: Economic assistance
ISBN: 9789292548612

Country Integrated Diagnostic on Environment and Natural Resources for Nepal

Country Integrated Diagnostic on Environment and Natural Resources for Nepal
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2020-05-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9292621688

This study aims to mainstream environmental protection, climate change mitigation, and disaster risk management in the Asian Development Bank's country partnership strategy for Nepal in 2020–2024. It reviews the country's environmental situation, institutional and legislative provisions, status toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and key challenges in creating environmentally sustainable, climate-friendly, disaster-resilient, and socially inclusive economic growth. Based on extensive stakeholder consultations and cause-and-effect analysis, the study recommends updating national and subnational environment policies and ensuring that national, provincial, and local levels of the new federal system are harmonized. Institutional strengthening and capacity building should also be conducted to improve environmental governance.

Combating Trafficking of Women and Children in South Asia

Combating Trafficking of Women and Children in South Asia
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher:
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2003
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN:

This two-volume report synthesizes the Asian Developments Bank's extensive research on the topic of human trafficking in Asia. Undertaken to help Asian nations better understand the dynamics of trafficking and to identify the root causes of the practice, this work features analysis of regional legal frameworks, contributing factors, and vulnerabilities. A supplementary report, "Guide for Integrating Trafficking Concerns, provides a series of steps that could be employed to limit trafficking.

Strengthening Fiscal Decentralization in Nepal’s Transition to Federalism

Strengthening Fiscal Decentralization in Nepal’s Transition to Federalism
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2022-07-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9292696254

This publication examines progress on the four main components of fiscal decentralization in Nepal since the country’s shift to a federal structure of governance in 2015. It covers the constitutional and legislative framework, implementation, reform efforts, and recommendations in (i) public expenditure assignment and budgeting, (ii) revenue mobilization, (iii) intergovernmental fiscal transfers, and (iv) subnational borrowing. The report also provides an overview of the institutional arrangements in Nepal for achieving the objectives of fiscal federalism, highlights reforms still needed, and draws lessons for a robust fiscal decentralization framework. It could also be useful to policymakers and stakeholders contemplating a similar state transition in other countries.

Banking on the Future of Asia and the Pacific

Banking on the Future of Asia and the Pacific
Author: Peter McCawley
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2017-04-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292577921

This book is a history of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), a multilateral development bank established 50 years ago to serve Asia and the Pacific. Focusing on the region’s economic development, the evolution of the international development agenda, and the story of ADB itself, this book raises several key questions: What are the outstanding features of regional development to which ADB had to respond? How has the bank grown and evolved in changing circumstances? How did ADB’s successive leaders promote reforms while preserving continuity with the efforts of their predecessors? ADB has played an important role in the transformation of Asia and the Pacific the past 50 years. As ADB continues to evolve and adapt to the region’s changing development landscape, the experiences highlighted in this book can provide valuable insight on how best to serve Asia and the Pacific in the future.

ADB Cooperation with Civil Society

ADB Cooperation with Civil Society
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9290922001

The Annual Report of Civil Society Cooperation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) details the work that ADB has done in 2009 in collaboration with civil society. This report examines how, in the new context of Strategy 2020, partnerships with civil society are playing this role as drivers of change. In the second section of Part I, the report outlines the methodology for measuring civil society participation in ADB operations. In Part II of the report, the narrative looks first at the role of civil society organizations at the policy level, and then at annual events and surveys with civil society participation. Next, it moves to examine the role of civil society in ADB operations at the project level. This section provides an in-depth analysis of the statistics of civil society articipation in ADB-funded loans, grants, and related project preparatory technical assistance, and then stand-alone technical assistance. The analysis looks at civil society participation in projects approved in 2009 by region, sector, and theme for both sets of funding instruments.