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Progressive urban governance and planning reforms are required for cities to deliver the economic and social benefits of urbanization.
The minimum wage must ensure broad coverage, reflect workers' needs, align with economic conditions, and focus on low-income earners.
Promoting responsible lending practices on online peer-to-peer platforms builds market trust and deters the need for further regulation.
Leverage machine learning and satellite imagery for informed resource allocation to enhance road quality and address development challenges.
PPPs in renewable energy create more investment and jobs and help bring countries closer to their sustainable goals.
Nepal has made it easier to move goods across borders by updating customs software, constructing a new inland clearance depot, and rehabilitating border access roads.
Asian countries are taking a leading role in the development of cryptocurrency.
The 2024 ProFIT Survey highlights the need to simplify business registration, expand SME financing, and align skills training with market demand.
Challenges include creating an enabling environment, national and sectoral planning, multiyear assessment of fiscal risks, and gaps in project preparation.
A package of economic, social, legal, and institutional measures helps provide equal opportunity to minority and low-caste women in Nepal.