Through vicarious experiences picked-up from books, mainstream media, and stories of women-counterparts, I thought I was aware of gender-based systematic oppression of our society and how they were preventing women from breaking the glass ceiling. But, only after months of...

As a management consulting company in Nepal, we receive a lot of queries regarding business plans. Most of these queries are initiated by entrepreneurs who are applying for a bank loan or are trying to present their business to...

Fig: Recycled Plastic Value Chain Notorious for being large scale pollutant, affecting wildlife habitat and human population alike, and plastic waste has become a key global concern in recent years. The critical environmental issue has alarmed multitude of stakeholders and...

As the COVID-19 outbreak spreads and most aspects of our daily life come to a halt, organizations are compelled to enforce institutional changes to stay afloat based on the news and information circulating online. But, considering the proliferation of misinformation about...

Nepal Trade Information Portal (NTIP): Enhancing Trade Facilitation in Nepal The Nepal Trade Information Portal (NTIP) was developed to comply with Article 1 of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), aiming to capture, disseminate, and distribute essential trade...

The past year has shown us that transitioning business models to adapt to the “new normal” was vital for survival during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, as vaccines roll out and we enter a new phase, businesses are shifting focus toward recovery and continuity. Some activities...

The COVID-19 outbreak prompted many companies in Nepal to initiate remote working for their staff. However, working from home has proven challenging for some, especially as the pandemic forced people into extended periods of remote work. The impact of COVID-19 has touched a...

In recent years, working from home has steadily increased worldwide. But today, the global spread of COVID-19 has forced people into remote work for an indefinite period. The Government of Nepal has urged citizens to stay home unless absolutely necessary, encouraging working...

Running a business without adequate market information is like driving a car with a foggy windscreen — progress is slow and uncertain. Market research is an invaluable tool because it provides detailed insights into customer demographics, demands, market trends, and...

Understanding Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Precautionary Measures in Nepal What is Coronavirus?Coronavirus is a newly discovered virus causing the infectious disease known as COVID-19. It spreads primarily through small droplets from the nose or mouth when an infected person...

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the newly discovered coronavirus that causes illnesses such as the common cold to severe respiratory illnesses. People can catch the virus through small droplets from the nose or mouth when the affected person coughs or exhales. The...

Nabil Bank in partnership with UKaid Sakchyam – Access to Finance Program has recently introduced the “Nabil Sajilo Express Karja” (NSEK), a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) lending product that uses a credit scoring model to determine the creditworthiness of an...