1. Background The World Bank’s Business Ready (B-READY) framework assesses how effectively an economy enables private sector activity throughout the life cycle of a firm—from entry and operation to growth...

Beyond Loans: Empowering Entrepreneurs with Skills, Confidence, and Market Access IntroductionAt Udyamsheel, we work with hundreds of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Nepal. Over time, we’ve realized that...

A Strategic Economic Argument — Backed by National Census Evidence Nepal’s growth trajectory is under pressure. Sluggish private-sector expansion, tightening liquidity, a widening trade gap, and persistent outmigration demand new...

Why NRB’s First Home Loan Directive Deserves a Rethink Nepal Rastra Bank’s (NRB) First Home Loan Directive promised stability for first-time homebuyers by freezing monthly EMIs, even when interest rates...

Nepal's economic landscape is vibrant, characterized by a diverse array of informal enterprises that embody the nation's entrepreneurial spirit. However, within this dynamism lies a pressing challenge: the formalization of...

At Udyamsheel, we see entrepreneurship as more than just starting a business—it’s about creating sustainable, resilient enterprises that can thrive in Nepal’s dynamic market. Across Koshi Province, many capable entrepreneurs...