Growth Potential of Nepalese Business

in South Asia
 Current Scenario

Source: IMF Direction of Trade Statistics, as of May 2018

Problems
World Bank report titled ‘A Half Glass Full’ states that
Nepal has potential to raise exports four-fold to
South Asian countries
 Major Areas to be considered

Hydropower

• Around 44,000 MW economically viable but only

around 2% capitalized
Tourism
 Agro and Forest based Others
Products
• Sculptures
• Handicrafts
• Handloom pashmina
• Photography
• Cinematography
• Sport (esp. cricket) etc.

• Medicinal herbs, mushroom,

tea, coffee, organic vegetables,
maize, grains, bio fertilizers,
spices etc.
 Measures

Improve trade policy

Encourage FDI

Proper data collection