Weak private investment deepens pressure on Nepal’s revenue and public debt

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Nepal faces increasing pressure on its revenue and public debt, driven by weak private investment. Business leaders emphasize the need to restore investor confidence to reduce reliance on public borrowing and bolster the fiscal framework ahead of the upcoming policy agenda.

As the government prepares next fiscal year’s policy agenda and budget, economists and business leaders say restoring investor confidence will be critical to reviving private sector investment and easing dependence on public borrowing.