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Urbanization is a major determinant of economic growth in Nepal. Howeveer it has increased inequality, particularly in terms of access to urban goods and services. Most people are coping with differnt types of pressures due to urbanization to get access to essential services while a few are consuming the bulk of the urban goods and…

REGIONAL STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NEPAL 2009 This book of Dr. Joshi is a comprehensive work on regional strategies that should be followed to make development more sustainable in Nepal. It shows how space and environment should be considered in the preparation of sectoral policies. It describes regional and sustainable development strategies; and shows…

Abstract The central concern of this paper is urban governance. It reviews urbanization in Nepal and examines the response made to face the problems it has caused. For an emerging economy, its impact extends to the nature of governance. It deals with the evolution of urban governance in Nepal and pleads that it is due…

Synopsis The general premise of the presentation is that cluster-based potentials can be harnessed through collaborative efforts among cities in proximity. It focuses on CCED related experiences of Nepal. It briefly describes urbanization trend in Nepal; and presents viable city regions and economic corridors. It dwells on their competitiveness in terms of their driving sectors…

Introduction The purpose of this short presentation is to raise some of the issues that will make CDM and related mechanisms like BOCM more relevant to Nepal. It will raise awareness on Climate Change (CC) issues. It will try to increase our understanding of the CC implications on infrastructure projects and their impact on CC.…

646-H003 Abstract— This paper critically examines the role of heritage in the development of Kathmandu in the past and raises the question of sustainability of its numerous neighborhoods in the wake of modern changes and increasing pressure on them.  It depicts the ongoing conflicts between their conservation and modern ways of living.  It explores the…