Data for effective development

Despite some positive trends, persistent disparities continue to mar the landscape of progress in Nepal.

On February 12, a day awaited by many, the government unveiled key results from the fourth Nepal Living Standards Survey (NLSS IV), a key tool for making policies that improve living conditions and eliminate poverty. For the past 12 years, a period marked by significant changes in Nepal—including a new constitution, natural disasters, and the Covid-19 pandemic—there has been a notable absence of up-to-date data to guide development pathways.