AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPower and Industry: The Kaligandaki Corridor’s 220-kV transmission line is back in service after 21 days, reconnecting five private hydropower projects and restoring up to 170 MW to the national grid. Tourism: Nepal is courting Australian travel agents with a December Upper Mustang trip, hoping visitor spending can support communities hit by floods. Finance: Remittances exceed 30% of GDP and banks hold substantial deposits, yet businesses still struggle to access productive credit; the sector needs more long-term infrastructure funding and equity for start-ups. Flood Damage: Preliminary estimates put Bhotekoshi flood losses at Rs 79.17 billion—about 10% of GDP—underscoring the scale of the recovery challenge.
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