Adaptive social protection: In addressing climate risks The climate crisis is now widely recognised as the most urgent global challenge of our time. Opinion 24 Feb, 2025
UNDP partners with NMB to advance sustainable financing UNDP Nepal and NMB Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance sustainable financing, marking a significant milestone in Nepal’s development journey. Kathmandu 31 Dec, 2024
Int'l Day for the Elimination of VAW: Prevention and response remain crucial Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of a further 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence around the globe and in Nepal. Opinion 25 Nov, 2024
Govt hosts first National Conference on One Stop Crisis Management Centers The Ministry of Health and Population and the Ministry of Women, Children, and Senior Citizens, in collaboration with UNFPA in Nepal, hosted the first-ever National Conference on One Stop Crisis Management Centers (OCMCs) in Kathmandu. Nepal 18 Nov, 2024
'Nepal is well positioned to leapfrog to a green development path' ‘Nepal is well positioned to leapfrog to a green development path’ Business 19 Sep, 2022
'We enable entrepreneurs to increase inclusive and sustainable prosperity for local communities' NMB Bank’s joint venture agreement with the Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden (FMO) has cemented its position as the market leader in managing environmental and social risks and the leading player in renewable energy and agribusiness in Nepal. Business 14 Sep, 2022
Minister Khadka highlights Nepal's efforts to build a resilient recovery from pandemic Minister of Foreign Affairs Narayan Khadka addressed the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. Nepal 29 Sep, 2021
Nepali higher education system: Issues and measures Analysis by the Nepali Living Standard Survey indicates that higher education in Nepal is for the students coming from the middle and higher income families. In the absence of scholarships and an implementable education loan programme, meritorious students from the lower income group cannot afford higher studies either in the country or abroad. Opinion 18 Aug, 2021
Debt vulnerabilities Countries eligible to borrow from the International Development Association (IDA) entered the COVID-19 crisis already facing elevated debt levels and weak fiscal positions. Blogs 04 Mar, 2021
Social justice prerequisite for development: Finance minister Kathmandu, July 22 Stakeholders have said the country needs to foster an environment of social justice and social security while vying for protection for the people. Speaking at a conference held here today titled ‘On the path to universal... 23 Jul, 2019
Universal health Universal health coverage (UHC)—ensuring that all people receive the quality health services they need without suffering financial hardship—is an integral part of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. At the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan this... 02 Jul, 2019
Nepal lags behind in structural and governance indicators despite being good on macroeconomic front In a bid to ease the process of attracting foreign investment to bridge the funding and investment gap, the government is preparing to rope in renowned international rating agencies to confirm the country’s sovereign credit rating, which will... 02 Apr, 2019
