Core Insights - The World Bank's latest South Asia Development Report indicates that Nepal's economic growth for the fiscal year 2025/26 is expected to slow down to 2.1%, with fluctuations projected between -1.5% and 2.6% [1] - The Nepalese government had initially set a growth target of 6% for the same fiscal year [1] - Recent large-scale protests on September 8 and 9 have disrupted public and private infrastructure, impacting sectors such as tourism and insurance, which has severely weakened investor confidence [1] - The report also highlights that a delayed end to the rainy season in 2025 may further affect agricultural production in Nepal [1] Regional Economic Outlook - The overall economic growth for South Asia in 2025 is projected to be 6.6%, slowing to 5.8% by 2026 [1] - India is expected to grow at 6.5%, Bhutan at 7.3%, Bangladesh at 4.8%, Sri Lanka at 3.5%, and the Maldives at 3.9% [1]
世界银行：尼泊尔2025/26财年经济增速或降至2.1%
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-10-07 16:03