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Nepal is undergoing a historic transition toward a federal and secular republic. This represents a window of opportunity for the country to further reduce poverty, increase the income of the bottom 40 percent, and pursue its ambitious agenda of inclusive growth and accountable service delivery.

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World Bank in Nepal and Covid-19

Our fast-track $29 million support will help Nepal respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen the country's preparedness.

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Power-Less to Powerful

Residential load shedding ended since early 2017 in Nepal, and there has been no industrial load shedding since early 2018.

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Nepal Development Update

The global COVID-19 pandemic has altered economic behavior that will affect growth going forward.

Nepal At-A-Glance

Nepal grew by 6.3 percent in FY 2018 despite less favorable monsoons and the easing of rapid growth that ensued following the trade blockade in FY 2016.

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Empowering Women through Jobs to Maintain Roads

The Project for Strengthening the National Rural Transport Program (SNRTP) is helping maintain thousands of kilometers of roads while providing job opportunities to women and underprivileged groups.

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