The Farsight Nepal

Politics

Around 66% of the population now live in urban centers. Leaders across these cities are once again vying for the position of mayors the upcoming May 2022 local elections. But does anybody have clear plans, what should they prioritise, and who should win?

Is the independence of Nepal Rastra Bank under threat from politics?

Karan Poudel

Why are there a few patents in Nepal?

Karan Poudel

Sri Lanka is facing its worst-ever economic crisis

Karan Poudel

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Videos

Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

Battle for mayorship: Who should win?

Around 66% of the population now live in urban centers. Leaders across these cities are once again vying for the position of mayors the upcoming …

Politics Aakriti Maya Aryal

Is the independence of Nepal Rastra Bank under threat from politics?

The central bank’s autonomy is underscored only when its governor cannot be easily sacked

Economy Karan Poudel

Why are there a few patents in Nepal?

The country lacks in areas that give birth to ideas to begin with

Economy Karan Poudel

Sri Lanka is facing its worst-ever economic crisis

Both mismanagement and external turmoil led to the current crisis

International Karan Poudel

City Space and Life then, 150 years ago - A presentation of concept and realities

Facets of our town that is difficult to imagine these days

Environment Sudarshan Raj Tiwari

Public transport system financing around the world: Lessons for Nepal

To build a sustainable transport system, Nepal shouldn't shy away from making large public investments and must pave the way for private sector engagement and …

Economy Karan Poudel

What are central bank digital currencies—and why are central banks creating them?

The history of money is entering a new phase

Tech Karan Poudel

Nepal grapples with rising inflation

Poor households struggle with soaring prices for essentials, such as food and energy

Economy Karan Poudel

Why are property prices so high in Kathmandu?

Three forces are behind this

Economy Karan Poudel

Looking at MCC through legal lens

Analysing the hotly debated development grant MCC from a legal perspective and distinguishing it from China's BRI

Economy Roshani Giri

Rich Witches

How a flawed logic of economic scarcity and social climbing spurred witch hunts in early modern Germany

Economy Johannes Dillinger

How two migrant returnees found their feet back home

Two brothers share their story about their foreign employment, how they started their own small business and the role local credit plays in rural people’s …

Economy Karan Poudel