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NTIS 2016
NITESH KUMAR SHAH
KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
OF MANAGEMENT

Introduction
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Trade has been well recognized globally as an
important driver of economic growth and
inclusive development. Over the years, Nepal
has taken a series of initiatives to promote
exports so as to achieve sustainable and
inclusive economic growth, poverty reduction,
and improvement in the living standard of the
Nepalese people.

Introduction
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Despite efforts to implement sectoral policies and measures
supportive of value chain development, trade mainstreaming
and enhancement of export competitiveness, Nepal’s trade
performance over a decade remained less satisfactory, resulting
in a huge deficit in trade in goods. Poor performance of Nepal’s
trade is mainly attributed to supply-side constraints, low
investment, inadequate trade infrastructure and trade
facilitation measures, among others. Persistent deficit in trade in
goods and deteriorating terms of trade have posed challenges in