# The No.

1 problem in Nepalese Economy

Over 6 million people are under poverty line in Nepal

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Made by:
Anish Joshi
B.Sc.IT(2nd sem.)

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Before starting, I would like to thank Mr. Biraj Pyakurel sir for this opportunity to present on the
topic. Furthermore, I spell gratitude towards the college, my friends, various individuals
throughout the internet for their blogs and all other associated.

This presentation wouldn’t have had its commencement if it wasn’t for the internet, population
bureau for specific statistics and lastly my laptop.
ECONOMY OF NEPAL

• Economy of Nepal is at its dreadful circumstances.

• Various factors such as Poverty, Brain Drain, Capitalism
and unstable government is affecting the economy of Nepal.
• Here we learn about poverty and how it affects the
Nepalese economy.
POVERTY

• Poverty is defined as the lack of certain amount of material possession or wealth.

• It is the state of being poor.
• Poverty means not having enough money for fulfilling basic needs such as:
– Food
– Shelter
– Clothes
“Nepal is a rich country but in nature and
natural resources. Economically, its is very
poor. It is ranked at 31 spot amongst the
st

poorest country”
 Types of Poverty
1. Situational Poverty
2. Generational Poverty
3. Absolute Poverty
4. Relative Poverty
5. Urban Poverty
6. Rural Poverty
 Absolute Poverty
• Extreme poverty or abject poverty
• Scarcity of basic food, water, shelter, health, education, information….
• Experience a lot of child death and struggle to live
• Mostly found only in underdeveloped countries
• Die mostly from diseases like cholera, malaria, malnutrition and so on.
 Relative Poverty
• It is mostly of living standard rather than economic status
• It is a measure of income inequality
• Basic needs are met but additional needs aren’t
• People or family is called relatively poor if the income is below average
income of the country
• For example, people can be considered relatively poor if they cannot go to
vacation, afford gifts for children or learn in universities.
 Situational poverty

• Temporary poverty
• Poverty based on occurrence of adverse
events
• For example, job loss, severe health
issues, war breakout, environmental
disaster and so on.
 Generational Poverty
• It is handed over to individual from one
generation to another.
• The victim can do nothing as they are
trapped unable to access the tool to get
out of the situation.
 Rural Poverty
• Occurs in rural areas
• Due to less job opportunities, less access to
services, and lack of quality education.
• It is growing rapidly as people are going to city
and there is centralization of development
in city.
 Urban Poverty
• Occurs in city and metropolitan areas
• It happens when there is:
• Limited access to health and education
• Less standard housing and services
• Unhealthy and violent environment
• Lack of security
Causes of Poverty
 Rapid Population growth: 1.4% per annum

 Gender Inequality

 Illiteracy

 Lack of employment

 Old technology: 85% farmers, agricultural country

 Natural Calamities

 Poor government support/unstable government

 Corrupt Bureaucracy

 Brain Drain

 Capitalism
Facts in stats

 According to World Bank, 15% of Nepal’s population lived below $1.90 per day

in 2010, and the estimation in about 10.8% in 2017.

 The GDP per capita income of Nepal is just 835.08 USD.

 3.4%(2016) of youth population is unemployed.

 Around 5 million people in Nepal are undernourished.

 Poverty

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30%

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Measures for poverty reduction

Population control Industrialization Education

Use of modern
Reduce inequality
technology
Furthermore,

◦ Development should be decentralized.

◦ Quality education should be politics free

and available to all.

◦ The poor should be given chances to work.

◦ Rural industrialization should be done.

◦ Awareness programs and help aids should be

conducted to support poor people.

Thank you