Meet the Author

Dr. Shakti P. Shrestha

Economist, author, and policy practitioner — advancing rigorous, independent research on Nepal's development.

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Dr. Shakti P. Shrestha
Ph.D. Economist · Development Policy Specialist

Seasoned economist with over three decades of expertise in public finance, macroeconomic modeling, and development policy. A former professional staff member at the World Bank's Nepal Office, he also spent two decades in Nepal's central bank research department. Author of six books on Nepal's development challenges, and an economist at Tribhuvan University.

World Bank Nepal Office Nepal Rastra Bank UNCTAD Research Tribhuvan University Macroeconomic Modeling Public Finance 6 Published Books
Career

Professional Journey

Institutions, roles, and the through-line of evidence-based policy work.

2 decades
Nepal Rastra Bank

Research Department — Led monetary research initiatives, financial sector analysis, and macroeconomic diagnostics for Nepal's central bank.

~1 decade
World Bank Nepal Office

Professional staff member; led financial sector reforms, public expenditure management, and operationalized a macroeconomic model tailored to Nepal's economy.

Ongoing
UNCTAD

Led a series of international trade studies and research initiatives under UNCTAD sponsorship.

Ongoing
Tribhuvan University

Teaching economics and commerce; mentoring the next generation of Nepal's policy thinkers.

Ongoing
Independent Research & Writing

Author of 6 books on Nepal's most pressing development challenges, including this series from the Nepal Economic Observatory.

Publications

Books by the Author

Titles spanning development finance, CPF analysis, risk, and graduation pathways.

Nepal LDC Graduation: A Shot in the Twilight

Previous Work

Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Nepal 2025–31: A Herculean Task

Previous Work

The World Bank in Nepal: Diagnosing Aborted Projects

Previous Work

Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Nepal 2025–31: A Running Commentary

Previous Work

Risk and Fragility Profile of Nepal: Silent Emergencies

Previous Work
Expertise

Areas of Expertise

Fields of practice and research emphasis.

Public Finance Macroeconomic Modeling Financial Sector Reform Development Policy Poverty Diagnostics Public Expenditure Management International Trade Fiscal Federalism Nepal Economy LDC Economics

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