Nepal and ADB

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Better Governance Eases Nepal’s Transition to Federalism

Nepal's modernization of its public financial management and governance systems with support from ADB and other development partners is facilitating the country's transition to a federal system of government.
Nepal’s Longest Tunnel Brings Improved Water Supply a Step Closer for Kathmandu Residents

The completion of Nepal’s longest excavated tunnel, part of the Melamchi Water Supply Project, will ultimately provide an estimated 1.3 million urban inhabitants with more reliable water supply.
Nepal: Development Effectiveness Report

ADB has strongly supported inclusive growth in Nepal, helping to reduce poverty, decrease gender and social disparities, build infrastructure, develop human capital, transform agriculture, and mitigate climate change effects.
Women, Excluded Groups in Nepal Facing Barriers to Energy Access

Women, the poor, and different excluded groups face various structural barriers preventing them from benefiting fully from Nepal’s energy sector, according to a new ADB report.

Nepal has made notable socioeconomic progress in recent years. Literacy rates have increased, poverty rates have declined, gender disparities have narrowed, and social inclusion has improved.

Nepal now strives to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and to graduate from least-developed country status.

ADB's country partnership strategy for 2013–2017 supports the government's development objective of accelerated, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth.

Nepal is a member of the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) program.

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Nepal 2015 EarthquakeADB's Response

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Macroeconomic Update: NepalPublished twice a year, it reviews and analyzes Nepal's real, fiscal, monetary, and external sectors

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Publication 28 Dec 2018

Economic Indicators for South and Central Asia: Input–Output Tables
This publication presents data visualization of economic statistics relevant for cross-border production arrangements analysis, focusing on Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Publication 28 Dec 2018

Smart Metering Road Map for Nepal
This publication summarizes the proposed activities and plans for the Nepal Electricity Authority on the implementation of a smart electricity grid.
Publication 26 Nov 2018

Digital Health Convergence Meeting Tool Kit
This tool kit comprises information on how to create a shared vision for digital health through a national strategy, focused on maximizing the value of resources.