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2026 · Published

The World Bank in Nepal: Towards New Horizons

Dr. Shakti P. Shrestha

A comprehensive five-decade assessment of the World Bank's engagement in Nepal. Blending empirical rigor with candid critique, this volume traces the evolution from infrastructure aid to inclusive development — and charts a bold path forward.

  • World Bank Assistance to Nepal: Over Five Decades of Development Partnership
  • Policy Interventions and Outcomes of World Bank Operations
  • Major Criticisms of World Bank Operations in Nepal
  • New Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Nepal FY 2025–31
  • Lessons of Experience and Good Practices
  • Concluding Observations and 60 Actionable Recommendations
Development Economics World Bank Nepal Policy Climate Resilience
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