Meet Nisha Tripathee: A Female Engineer in Nepal
The only professional women many girls in rural Nepal see are health workers and teachers. It surprises many to meet women engineers such as Nisha Tripathee.
Spanners and Skills Needed for Tomorrow’s Jobs in Nepal
In Nepal, we need to make sure not only that all kids get the chance to go to school, but that they also stay in school, and learn the skills they need to find future jobs.
ADB’s Initial Analysis of the Economic Impact of the Nepal Earthquake
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Nepal on 25 April has imposed a huge human and economic toll on the country. Estimating the exact economic cost will be an ongoing process, but these are our initial thoughts.
Nepal Earthquake – Tossed and Broken, But Our Spirit Stands Strong
Seven days after the earthquake in Nepal, it’s a race against time to provide food, shelter, and water to those affected. An ADB staff member in Kathmandu describes how they are still coming to grips with the devastation, and they take it one day at a time.
Updated Economic Outlook Following Nepal’s Earthquake — Needs and Priorities
Immediately after the devastating 25 April earthquake in Nepal, ADB made an initial assessment of how the catastrophe would affect the country’s economic growth. Here’s an update on the background, needs, and priorities following last week’s strong aftershock.
Updated Economic Outlook Following Nepal’s Earthquake – Agriculture, Industry, Services
What effects will the recent earthquake in Nepal have over the agriculture, industry, and services sectors? Here’s an update on our initial economic assessment from three weeks ago.
Updated Economic Outlook Following Nepal’s Earthquake – Prices, Trade, Budget
Inflation is expected to rise significantly after the recent earthquake in Nepal, which will also have an impact on the country’s external sector balance and fiscal balance. Check out our updated analysis.
Reopening Schools and Rejuvenating Hope in Nepal After the Earthquake
How is Nepal getting its education back on track after the deadly earthquake? The government has decided the best way forward is to deploy 15,000 transitional learning centers to re-start the education process immediately.
Final Take on Economic and Poverty Impact of Nepal Earthquake
Two months after the catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal on 25 April, the government and development partners including ADB are now publishing the definitive report on the tremor’s impact.
Nepal Earthquake Reconstruction Conference and the Way Forward to Recovery
The total pledged amount exceeds the public sector recovery needs in the medium term, but a much higher sum will be required the long term to build back better with earthquake-resilient public infrastructure.