Nepal’s rich natural resources offer huge potential for new businesses, but gaps in policy, infrastructure, and market access limit growth. ICIMOD is partnering with government and private sectors to strengthen Nepal’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, focusing on Madhesh Province through incubation centres. These efforts aim to foster green, inclusive, and resilient startups that can drive economic transformation.
The Lal Bakaiya River in Nepal’s Madhesh Province is no stranger to floods, as rising riverbeds, degraded Chure hills, and unplanned development turn monsoon rains into prolonged disasters. ICIMOD is strengthening local resilience through Community-Based Early Flood Warning Systems (CBFEWS) and innovative gamification of preparedness training, making life-saving knowledge accessible and engaging for all. Combined with integrated watershed management efforts, these initiatives aim to tackle the region’s ‘Too Much Too Little’ water crisis and break the cycle of recurring floods.