Waiting for inspiration

Unless our politicians realise the plight of the ordinary people through their suffering, nothing fruitful can be expected.

It is hard to believe that Nepali administrators still haven’t grasped the essentials of development. The transport network is an essential element in facilitating the movement of people and products. And this is one area where Nepal needs to focus its attention. What is necessary is an integrated transport network that will connect rural areas to the cities. In other words, we need to focus on connecting rural produce to markets in the city. Doing so will likely spur economic activity, and accessibility alone will soothe many of the concerns troubling the rural belt; from unemployment and health to education, all have their fates interweaved with improved connectivity.