Nepal: renewable natural resources profile

A profile is presented of the renewable natural resources (RNR) sector of Nepal. Sections examine: agroclimatic data;regional variation and utilization of natural resources; national social and economic data focusing on overall economic performance, the contribution of the RNR sector, transport, official development assistance, population and demography, health, nutrition, education and the institutional context; key development issues for the RNR sector, including: agriculture, water resources, forestry, transport, institutional and socioeconomic issues. The sections summarize key information and issues, and highlight developmental opportunities, constraints and the potential for addressing these.