Why Should We Care About #Nepal?
About This Episode
Nepal's recent political transformation saw former rapper and Kathmandu mayor Balen Shah secure a landslide victory with 182 of 275 parliamentary seats. This youth-driven movement eliminated all established political parties in what's being characterized as a "Gen Z Revolution," with approximately half of Nepal's 30 million citizens under age 25. Guest Sujeev Shakya discusses Nepal's GDP expansion from $7 billion to $44 billion, $15 billion in annual remittances, strategic positioning between India and China, and investment prospects in hydropower, agriculture, technology, tourism, and infrastructure.
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