Market research study: unlocking opportunities for the private sector in Nepal

Asper was selected to undertake market research and present  findings pertaining to the challenges and opportunities for the growth of the private sector in Provinces 2, 5 and 6 in Nepal. Asper undertook market research and analysis in areas that have high concentration of businesses, economic actors, and economic activity. The sectors covered by the research included (i)  Agribusiness and agro-processing; (ii)  Information communication technology; (iii)  Tourism; (iv)  Construction; and (v)  Manufacturing.

The current COVID-19 and post pandemic context was included in the challenges, analysis as well as opportunities for growth making the outcome of the study one of the most up to date analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on the private sector in Nepal. The results of the research were presented during a roundtable meeting with members of the Government, bilateral donors and private sector investors in August 2021. The publication of the report is due in the coming weeks.