Commentary
Commentary
Short analysis and opinion from I4F’s researchers on what’s moving in policy.
Nepal's Border Economy Reels From the Himalayan Flood
Institute For Future · 9 September 2026
The August 26 glacial-lake flood along the Trishuli and Bhotekoshi corridors killed more than 1,300 people, left thousands missing, and destroyed an estimated $5 billion in infrastructure, hydropower, and small-business assets — losses equal to nearly a third of Nepal's national budget.
Beyond Free Trade: Tariffs as Tools, Not Weapons
Institute For Future · 25 March 2025
We must envision an even more liberal world where tariffs are used as instruments, not weapons.
Rethinking Remittances: Breaking the Import Cycle
Institute For Future · 26 January 2020
Targeted policies are needed to break the cycle of remittance coming in and going out to pay for imports.
Nepal's Next Agenda: Building an Inclusive, Prosperous Economy
Institute For Future · 30 October 2017
The foundation for sustainable and inclusive economic development has been laid following the election of representatives to all 753 local units.