Nepal’s long-term growth may stall below 4 percent, World Bank warns

At an average annual 4 percent growth, impact will only be on paper even if Nepal graduates from LDCs: Expert

Low labour productivity, weak competition in logistics and transport, subpar infrastructure, and high tariffs and excise taxes on exports are just a few of the challenges stalling Nepal’s growth. An underperforming manufacturing sector, an underdeveloped tourism industry, sluggish hydropower development, limited infrastructure, regulatory challenges, and digital literacy gaps also contribute to the stagnation.