Nepal Trade Information Portal (NTIP) is developed to adhere to the condition of Article 1 of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) to capture, disseminate and distribute the trade information. Based on the World Bank Trade Portal Toolkit, NTIP is a single platform where an entire spectrum of information relating to import into, export from, and transit through … Nepal Trade Information Portal

Notorious for being large scale pollutant, affecting wildlife habitat and human population alike, plastic waste has become a key global concern in recent years. The critical environmental issue has alarmed multitude of stakeholders and has attracted the attention of private enterprises.    Biruwa Advisors recently conducted a Value Chain Analysis on recycled plastic for World Vision International … Plastic Waste Management: Insights on Challenges of Recycling in Nepal

Through vicarious experiences picked-up from books, mainstream media, and stories of women-counterparts, I thought I was aware of gender-based systematic oppression of our society and how they were preventing women from breaking the glass ceiling. But, only after months of research for a consulting assignment that dealt with devising decent self-employment opportunities for marginalized women … Challenges Faced by Nepali Women Entrepreneurs

To deal with COVID-19, transitioning one’s business model into the “new normal” was vital for all businesses this past year. As we enter into a new year, and vaccines start rolling-out, businesses will now start shifting their focus onto the next stage-some activities might change irreversibly, and others might need to be restored or revamped. In hindsight, change and adaptability … Building resilient businesses: Lessons from 2020

Running a business without adequate market information is like driving a car with a foggy windscreen – very slow progress and a lot of prayers. Market research is a valuable tool for any business because it provides guidance and detailed information encompassing customer demographics and demands, market trends and competitors’ analysis for better decision making. … Market Research- A Tool for Business Guidance

As the COVID-19 outbreak spreads and most aspects of our daily life come to a halt, organizations are compelled to enforce institutional changes to stay afloat based on the news and information circulating online. But, considering the proliferation of misinformation about COVID-19 – from outlandish remedies to speculation about government plans – decision-makers have a difficult time … Fighting an ‘Infodemic’