Among many issues surrounding Nepal's hydropower economy, some are more critical than others.

The ownership of all large banks has effectively gone into the hands of a few rich businessmen.

China has very persistently pushed its agenda when it comes to containing Nepal's interactions.

A highly cemented network of the ruling elite decides everything related to state affairs.

Leaders need money to finance elections to secure victory for their cronies, relatives and sycophants.

The protracted crisis of loanable liquidity in the banking system shows no signs of abating.

The new leadership at the local level needs to find ways to boost capital expenditure.

The experience of the last five years shows that federalism has empowered local units.

The strategy is to attract commercial capital to projects that contribute to sustainable development.

This policy is practically suicidal since the banned items are major sources of revenue.

Three constraints are particularly evident in reforming Nepal's higher education system.

The passage of the Nepal Rastra Bank Act was seen as a safeguard against political interference.

Wang’s South Asian tour seemed to be more about damage control than other matters.

The obvious resultant pitfalls thereof are mismanagement and unchecked corruption.

China, like never before, chose to directly meddle in Nepal’s decision-making process.