Can Nepal fix its economy? Why is economic growth slowing despite rising remittances and strong foreign exchange reserves? Is the real challenge inflation, weak investment, poor implementation, or deeper structural issues?
In this episode of Podcast Bhaktapur, Dr. Bal Ram Duwal sits down with Dr. Prakash Kumar Shrestha, one of Nepal’s leading economists and public policy experts, for an in-depth conversation on the country’s economic realities and future.
Drawing on decades of experience at the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the National Planning Commission (NPC), and other key public institutions, Dr. Shrestha explains Nepal’s current economic situation in simple yet evidence-based terms. The discussion explores inflation, monetary policy, remittance, agriculture, banking, cooperative crisis, housing and land markets, public finance, federalism, investment climate, and the reforms needed to build a stronger and more resilient economy.
Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, policymaker, researcher, investor, or simply interested in Nepal’s future, this conversation provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing Nepal today.
