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Development policy, decoded

Conversations on Nepal's economy, policy, and development for policymakers and citizens.

Some ideas deserve to be heard, debated, and challenged, not merely read.

The podcast series brings economic policy, development practice, governance, and institutional reform into direct public conversation. Episodes will examine major contemporary issues, explore arguments developed in the books and research papers, and engage with difficult questions facing Nepal, emerging economies, and the wider development community. The aim is informed discussion that is accessible without sacrificing analytical depth.

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Episodes

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Planned conversations drawn from the Observatory's research themes.

EP1
Development Finance
Five decades of World Bank partnership: What has Nepal truly gained?
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EP2
Governance
Federalism's promise: Is decentralization delivering for citizens?
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EP3
Climate
Nepal on the climate frontline: Finance, risk, and adaptation strategies
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EP4
LDC Graduation
Graduating from LDC status: Opportunity or illusion for Nepal?
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EP5
Accountability
Elite capture and weak safeguards: The hidden costs of development aid
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EP6
Digital Economy
Digital Nepal: Transformation or disruption without readiness?
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EP7
Social Policy
Social protection meets labor markets: Building durable safety nets
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EP8
Trade
Regional trade and integration: Can Nepal break its landlocked trap?
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