Published on: May 26, 2025
A Gateway Called Wakhan
By Hemant Arjyal | May 02, 2025
So far, cable cars have been constructed and are in operation in three provinces. With the operation of this hotel today, full-scale projects with hotels are now running in two locations.
By Chandra Prasad Dhakal | May 13, 2025
Speakers called, inter alia, for: (i) maintaining 1.50C target and/or limiting global temperature rise; (ii) building resilience and adaptation capacity; (iii) urgency for global and regional cooperation for mobilising climate finance, technology transfer, and capacity building; (iv) developing common understanding between upstream and downstream communities on mountain and coastal ecosystems; (v) strengthen cooperation and advocacy and explore joint adaptation and resilience strategies, along with financial and policy pathways, to support both mountain and island communities.
By Batu Uprety | May 21, 2025
Dr. Malle Fofana, Asia Regional Director and Head of Programs at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), recently participated in the Sagarmatha Sambad event in Kathmandu. With 22 years of experience in development and the private sector, Dr. Fofana focuses on resource mobilization and project implementation to support Asia member countries in transitioning to green growth. He fosters collaboration between governments, the private sector, financial institutions, MDBs, and impact investors. Dr. Fofana shared his insights with Keshab Poudel during his visit.
By Keshab Poudel | May 21, 2025
After a delay of a few months due to political disagreements between the ruling parties Nepali Congress and CPN-UML, Bishwonath (Bishwo) Poudel has been appointed as the governor of Nepal Rastra Bank. With the economy in a precarious state and various banking issues and politicization of the bank, Governor Poudel will have to navigate through numerous challenges.
By A Correspondent | May 27, 2025