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Six Decades of Partnership: Looking Back, Looking Forward

Six decades on, UNDP’s core takeaway is simple: real development in Nepal has never come from outside aid, but from Nepali ownership and leadership driving the change itself.

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Why Nepal’s Tourism Future Depends on Branding

by Suyasha Shakya | August 3, 2026

Nepal’s global tourism buzz has all happened by accident, and Visit Nepal Year 2085 will only turn that into lasting success if every stakeholder, not just the Tourism Board, starts consistently using the strong national brand Nepal already built but never actually implemented.

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Amid a new political mandate and an ambitious reform agenda, NEFport 65, titled ‘Doing Business in Nepal: Decoding the New Government’s Actions and What They Mean for Business,’ examines how the RSP-led government’s early actions, economic priorities, and record budget could shape Nepal’s business environment. Besides this, the NEFport spotlights key developments across multiple sectors from March 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026.

NEFport 65 | Doing Business in Nepal

Amid intensifying climate risks, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and evolving patterns of mobility and connectivity, NEFport 64, titled ‘Himalayan Future Forum 2026 Special: Climate, Community, and Connectivity in a Changing World,’ situates the Himalayan region at the center of global conversations on resilience, cooperation, and sustainable development. Drawing on insights from the Himalayan Future Forum 2026, the publication presents a multidimensional assessment of how climate security, community resilience, and strategic connectivity are shaping the region’s present and future trajectories. In addition, the NEFport spotlights key economic, policy, and sectoral developments from December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026, with select sections covering updates through mid-March 2026.

NEFport 64

Amid surging global AI investments, evolving regulations, and geopolitical tensions, NEFport 63, titled ‘Artificial Intelligence in Nepal: Charting the Next Frontier,’ provides a multidimensional assessment of what it will take for Nepal to harness AI in a manner that is inclusive, secure, and economically sustainable. Besides this, the NEFport spotlights key developments in multiple sectors from September 1 to November 30, 2025.

NEFport 63