Nepal

Nepal: The Power of Wind to Empower the Poor

ADB's pilot wind power project brings inclusive and sustainable growth in poor rural areas suffering from acute energy shortage. Read More

Transforming Lives

In rural Nepal, small changes go a long way in improving the lot of disadvantaged women. Read More

South Asia Strengthens Cooperation in Sustainable Tourism

ADB sponsored a conference caravan that held forums in Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh in September to look at sustainable ways of promoting and managing cross-border tourism, particularly the management of natural and heritage destinations. Read More

ADB, Japan to Reduce Poverty in Nepal's Disadvantaged Communities

ADB and the Government of Japan are providing assistance to develop new livelihood opportunities and improve income in some of Nepal's poorest and most disadvantaged communities. Read More

Overview

Nepal is a founding member of ADB. Cumulative lending to the country has reached $2.63 billion, with investment grant projects amounting to $603.25 million and technical assistance (TA) of $148.31 million. Assistance supports work in agriculture and natural resources, education, water supply and other municipal infrastructure and services, transport, information and communication technology, finance, energy, public sector management, climate change, and social protection.