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Five Major Economic Vulnerabilities and Structural Weaknesses of Nepal

Nepal faces a multitude of challenges in transitioning into a developing nation. These obstacles include political, economic, social, infrastructural, and environmental issues that hinder its graduation from the category of Least Developed Countries (LDCs). Let's discuss five key economic vulnerabilities that Nepal needs to address in order to advance towards becoming a middle-income economy.
1. Agricultural Dependency: The country's economy is largely dependent on agriculture, which is susceptible to natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and earthquakes. The reliance on subsistence agriculture exposes a large portion of the population to climate risks, low productivity, and limited market access.
2. Remittance Reliance: Nepal heavily relies on remittances from its citizens working abroad, which makes the economy vulnerable to fluctuations in global economic conditions and policies.
Remittances from Nepali workers abroad account for over 25% of GDP, posing vulnerability to external shocks and hindering domestic skill development.
3. Weak Industrial Sector: Nepal has a limited industrial base, which hinders its ability to diversify its economy and create more job opportunities. The manufacturing industry is underdeveloped due to inadequate energy, skilled labor, infrastructure, and investment.
4. Limited Export Diversity: The economy heavily relies on a few primary products and tourism services, making it vulnerable to price fluctuations.
5. High Unemployment and Underemployment: Youth face significant job scarcity, leading to outmigration for work and a lack of quality job opportunities domestically.


Nepal has a history of political instability, which creates uncertainty and hampers economic development and investment. Additionally, the country's infrastructure is inadequate and poorly developed, which further hampers economic growth and investment.
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