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 29 Oct 2018

Energy Technology Innovation in South Asia: Implications for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
This working paper addresses how energy systems and services in South Asia can improve women’s economic empowerment and well-being.
Publication 24 Oct 2018

Tariff Appraisal Study: Balancing Sustainability and Efficiency with Inclusive Access
This study examines electricity tariffs across South Asia to identify how well they are targeted to support inclusive economic growth.
News from Country Offices 04 Oct 2018

ADB Providing $180 Million to Improve Nepal's Main East–West Highway
ADB's Board of Directors has approved a loan of $180 million to support improvements to Nepal’s East–West Highway, the country’s main domestic and international trade route also known as the Mahendra Highway.