Nepal's Economy to Grow by 3.3% in FY 2081/81 - World Bank Forecast

Concerns Raised Over Declining Private Sector Investment and Political Instability
Nepal's Economy to Grow by 3.3% in FY 2081/81 - World Bank Forecast
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The World Bank predicts that Nepal's economy would increase by 3.3% in the current fiscal year, 2081/81.

This forecast was made public on Tuesday when the 'South Asia Development Update' was released. The administration has set a target of 6% economic growth for the current year.

The World Bank forecasted 3.9 percent economic growth for Nepal in January (PUS). It has been reduced. Nepal's economic growth rate in the previous fiscal year 2079/80 was 2.2%.

The World Bank also predicts that Nepal's GDP would grow by 4.6% in the coming year. He predicts a 5.3 percent GDP growth rate by 2026.

The World Bank predicts that price increases will be limited to 6.7 percent this year and 5.5 percent in the following years. As global oil prices are projected to fall, he anticipates that price increases in Nepal will also be contained.

Similarly, the World Bank predicts that the current account will be profitable this year as well as the next two. "Economic growth has slowed due to lower consumption and demand," explained Faris Hadad Servos, World Bank Country Director for Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Private sector investment has dropped. Tourism promotes growth. Power generation is also doing nicely.

He expresses concern over Nepal's lack of investment. 'Investment does not have to be exclusively foreign. Have there been any domestic investments? no This is a source of concern,' Servos said. 'There is a need to examine whether Nepal's bureaucracy has produced a conducive environment for investment. Are investors encouraged in this situation? This issue should be seriously reviewed

He compares investors, whether Nepali, NRN, or foreigners, to Nepal and Bangladesh. Compare to Singapore. It examines the facilities accessible while investing there as well as those available in Nepal.

'So, what type of Environment has been established to attract investors? "That makes a difference," he remarked, "Nepal is a lovely place. However, this alone does not entice investors.

What efforts have the government and bureaucracy made to attract investors? It means a lot.

Similarly, World Bank economist Nayankrishna Joshi stated that Nepal's financial deficit has lessened, however political instability has restricted private investment.

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