Nepal and ADB

This edition of Macroeconomic Update forecasts FY2015 GDP growth to be between 4.0% and 5.0%, and inflation to be between 7.0% and 8.0% for Nepal. It includes a section on the importance of quarterly GDP data for policy makers.

This Country Environment Note summarizes the state of environment of Nepal and brings together information on environment, climate change, and disaster risks.

The regional cooperation operations business plan (RCOBP), 2015-2017 for South Asia updates the RCOBP, 2014-2016 and is the fourth RCOBP under the regional cooperation strategy (RCS), 2011-2015.

The proposed regional operations for 2015–2017 are consistent with the priorities of the RCS. In 2015–2017, operations will continue to focus on (i) improving regional connectivity, (ii) boosting cross-border trade, and (iii) strengthening regional energy cooperation.

ADB's 2015-2017 country operations business plan (COBP) for Nepal is prepared in the framework of the country partnership strategy (CPS), 2013-2017. 

Master Agreements for Project Design Advance Loans between a Borrower and ADB establish the general terms and conditions for prospective lending operations through a project design advance under ADB's Project Design Facility.

As a result of the bumper agricultural harvest, moderate recovery in construction, and robust services activities backed by high remittance income, GDP for Nepal grew by an estimated 5.2% in FY2014, up from 3.5% in FY2013.

This publication summarizes the key discussions during the consultations on ADB's Nepal Country Partnership Strategy, 2013-2017.

This edition of Macroeconomic Update forecasts FY2014 GDP growth and inflation to be at 4.5% and 10.0%, respectively. It also includes a section on export competitiveness and addressing domestic supply-side constraints.

The regional cooperation operations business plan (RCOBP) 2014-2016 updates the RCOBP 2013-2015 and is the third RCOBP under the regional cooperation strategy, 2011-2015 (RCS).

The Nepal country operations business plan (COBP) for 2014-2016 describes the consistency of the business plan with the country partnership strategy 2013-2017, including grants and projects in the pipeline.