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BLOG
Towards Job-creating Growth in Nepal
https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/endpovertyinsouthasia/toward-job-creating-growth-in-nepal

Unlocking Nepal’s economic potential through jobs and resilience.

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PUBLICATION
Nepal Development Update, Nov 2025: Reforms to Accelerate Public Investment
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/nepal/publication/nepaldevelopmentupdate
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REPORT
Towards Clean Air in Nepal: Benefits, Pollution Sources, and Solutions
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/43303
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NPL

BY THE NUMBERS: NEPAL

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https://data360.worldbank.org/en/economy/NPL
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OVERVIEW:
NEPAL
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About
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Development
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Country Partnership
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THE LATEST FROM NEPAL

Stay informed with the latest updates and news on the World Bank Group’s engagement in Nepal.

See all Blogs

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See all Feature Stories

See all Research & Publications

See all IFC Updates

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Projects

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Results

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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Gain insights into ongoing projects, development programs, and key milestones as the World Bank Group works to support Nepal’s growth and resilience.

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RESEARCH
& PUBLICATIONS
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More Research & Publications
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/search?query=nepal
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Nepal Country Partnership Framework
World Bank Group's Country Partnership Framework for Nepal focuses on the fundamentals of job creation and building resilience to natural disasters.
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2025/05/29/nepal-world-bank-group-s-new-country-partnership-framework-prioritizes-jobs-and-resilience
Read Full Report
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/17a790af-9430-47c2-b04d-8dd687efc15f
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Nepal Human Capital Review: Nurturing Nepali Talent to Foster Economic Growth
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/nepal/publication/nurturing-nepali-talent-to-foster-economic-growth-a-human-capital-review-for-nepal
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Nepal - Country Gender Assessment
https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099052725132524773
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Nepal Country Economic Memorandum : Unlocking Nepal's Growth Potential
https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099032125103030263
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CONNECT WITH US

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Country Leadership

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David N. Sislen
https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/team/d/david-sislen
World Bank Division Director for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
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Country Office

Kathmandu

Yak and Yeti
Hotel Complex
Durbar Marg
Kathmandu, Nepal
+977 1 4236000
+977 1 4226792

For project-related issues and complaints contact infonepal@worldbank.org
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