Research PaperApril 4, 2025By centre.pokhara

Market system analysis of the mechanization subsidy program in the Gandaki Province ꞉ A case of mini tiller subsidy program in Pokhara Metropolitan City

The Pokhara Research Centre (PRC), in collaboration with the provincial agriculture ministry, conducted a comprehensive study using the Market System Development (MSD) approach. PRC conducted this study with the support of the Subnational Governance Program, under a strategic partnership of the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and

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Research PaperOctober 27, 2024By centre.pokhara

Agriculture and Sub Sectors

The majority of the country’s poor reside in rural areas, where about 67.0 % of the total population resides within agricultural families (Source: Economic Survey 2080/81). In Gandaki Province, farming systems not only rely on interdependent gathering, production and post-harvest processes, but also other key agricultural sub-sectors including livestock and

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Research PaperSeptember 25, 2024By centre.pokhara

Navigating Opportunities: Future of Key Tourism Sector in Gandaki Province

This paper provides a professional overview of Gandaki Province’s tourism sector, focusing on strategic planning, budget frameworks, and diverse tourism segments. It highlights key challenges in sector categorization and alignment, impacting effective resource allocation and development outcomes, and offers recommendations for optimizing tourism’s economic contributions.

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Research PaperApril 1, 2024By centre.pokhara

MCSIs in Gandaki Province: The Province-Level Policy Instruments and Challenges Facing Them

The publication “MCSIs in Gandaki Province the Province Level Policy Instruments and Challenges Facing Them” aims to help The study highlight challenges facing Micro, Cottage, and Small Industries (MCSIs) in Nepal, particularly regarding registration, renewal, and cancellation processes at the provincial level. It identifies unclear legislation, overlapping responsibilities among government

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Research PaperAugust 15, 2023By centre.pokhara

Agribusiness Promotion Act of PMC

Agriculture has been identified as one of the pillars of economic development strategy. Agribusiness in agriculture has the potential to generate growth, diversify income, and provide widespread employment and entrepreneurial opportunities. High growth of commercial agriculture production with low production costs is crucial for the promotion of agribusiness and marketing

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Research PaperAugust 12, 2023By centre.pokhara

Budget Analysis of Gandaki Province

The purpose of the report titled “Budget Analysis of Gandaki Province (A study of FY 2018/19-22/23)” isto provide a comprehensive understanding of the budget process in the Gandaki Province of Nepalduring the four years of federalism. The report aims to facilitate the Gandaki Provincial Government, itsentities, public citizens, and stakeholders

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Research PaperJuly 15, 2023By centre.pokhara

Analyzing Motor Vehicle Tax in Gandaki Province

Analysing Motor Vehicle Tax in Gandaki Province presents an in-depth review of the Motor Vehicle Tax in Gandaki Province for the past six fiscal years (2018/19 to 2023/24) to understand its structure and revenue distribution within Nepal’s federalized framework. The provincial government possesses the constitutional authority to formulate policies, and

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Research PaperJune 1, 2023By centre.pokhara

Advancing Pokhara’s Tourism Potential 

The enactment of the Tourism Development Act 2020 by the Eighth Municipal Assembly of Pokhara Metropolitan City (PMC) presents an opportunity to leverage tourism as a catalyst for economic growth and sustainable development in Pokhara. However, in order to optimize the potential benefits and ensure inclusive and sustainable outcomes, it

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