ADB projects economic growth moderation in Nepal amid disaster aftermath

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 23

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What happened

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The Asian Development Bank assessed the economic outlook for Nepal on September 23, 2026. The bank stated that the economy is projected to grow by 4.1 percent in the current fiscal year 2026-27. This growth is expected to moderate compared to earlier projections due to severe disasters that occurred in August, including a recent mudslide.

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Why it matters

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The mudslide and its aftermath are expected to disrupt trade, tourism, and agriculture, weighing heavily on industrial and services-sector growth during the first quarter of the fiscal year. The damage to critical infrastructure and productive assets is estimated to have caused losses of $2.69 billion, according to a Rapid Disaster Needs Assessment report.

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Who's involved

Asian Development BankRegional development bank providing aid and outlook assessment to Nepal.
NepalCountry experiencing infrastructure damage, trade disruption, and economic slowdown.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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Government of NepalSpeculative
The government of Nepal might face increased public debt due to necessary reconstruction spending.
Nepal Tourism BoardSpeculative
The Nepal Tourism Board could see its business affected by the disruption to tourism and local economic activities.

Coverage

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