The study examines the tourism and tourism financing in triangular form. The first is the impact of tourism and tourism financing on the economic growth and development of the country. The second is the response of the Tourism Business Enterprises (demand side) about the pattern and effectiveness of tourism financing and the third one is the views of the Banks and Financial Institutions (supply side).

It uses both primary and secondary data and applies various mathematical and statistical tools such as ratio analysis, correlation coefficient, Phi-coefficient, Chi-square test, t-Test for two...

This report provides a general overview of rationale behind development of small hydropower in Nepal, potentials of hydropower development, power markets, enabling environments (e.g., legal provisions, etc), current situation of hydropower sector and its scope for further development. With a case study of Upper Dordi Hydropower Project (UDHP), this report also highlights the methodology of performing pre-feasibility study of a small hydropower projects. In particular, it highlights on the techniques for hydro-meteorological analysis, alignment selection, alternative schemes development and...