Nepal News » Kosi News Nepal » Kosi » Economy: Tragedy to business: Economy blooms in flood-hit Nepal, but locals are left in the mud
Devastating flash floods have created a booming disaster economy in Nepal. International journalists and aid workers have overwhelmed local infrastructure and services. Hotels and guesthouses are ...
News Nepal » Kosi » Economy: Nepal’s Economy Has Few Ways to Absorb the Cost of Flood Damage
The country’s government estimates that the recent catastrophic floods caused $5 billion in damage. That’s one-tenth of Nepal’s entire economy.
News Nepal » Kosi » Economy: One-Day Disaster, Multi-Season Economic Shock: Nepal's Sisyphean Curse
Nepal cannot prevent every earthquake, landslide or glacial collapse. But it can reduce how much each disaster costs.
News Nepal » Kosi » Economy: Economic Digest: A Snapshot of Nepal’s Business News
KATHMANDU: Economic Digest presents a brief yet comprehensive roundup of major business developments in Nepal, delivered in clear and accessible summaries. Nepal’s economic landscape presents a mixed ...
News Nepal » Kosi » Economy: Misaligned priorities, coordination gaps increase Koshi Basin’s disaster risks: Study
Koshi Basin is a transboundary river basin and remains one of the major hazard-prone regions, frequently impacted by glacial lake outburst floods, flash floods, landslides, droughts and debris flows ...
News Nepal » Kosi » Economy: Nepal govt announces business recovery package for Bhote Koshi flood victims
The Cabinet meeting held on Thursday decided to provide a range of relief measures and concessions to businesses and economic activities affected by the floods in the Nepal-China border area, ...
News Nepal » Kosi » Economy: Commentary: Rebuilding Nepal without repeating mistakes of 2015 earthquake
The question is not simply how to respond to the flood, but how to reduce the economic and human consequences of the next disaster, says this researcher.
News Nepal » Kosi » Economy: Nepal flash floods: Over 300 people missing so far; helpline numbers for Indians seeking rescue, assistance
The flash flood struck the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, causing extensive damage and disrupting communication and transportation in the affected region ...