The Economy of Nepal
Nepal's Economy: Recap
A recap of Nepal's structure, strengths and challenges.
This lesson reviews the module.
Structure
Farming, remittances, tourism and hydropower.
Ties
India is the dominant partner and route.
Shocks
Earthquake, blockade and political change.
Future
Jobs, power and stability are the keys.
Reading the numbers
Remittance data show how much Nepal relies on its workers abroad.
Overlooking the role of geography
Landlocked status shapes the economy.
Key takeaways
- Nepal is remittance-driven.
- India is central.
- Shocks have tested it.
- Domestic jobs are the goal.
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