Why Nepal Fails Quotes

“Entrepreneurs must have a vision that others do not currently recognise. People may feel that their ideas are hypotheses and impose a high level of uncertainty, but that is what entrepreneurship is all about: putting everything on the line for a view you believe in.”
― Santosh Kalwar, Why Nepal Fails

“The success of an enterprise is determined not only by its financial success but also by the positive influence it has on people's lives and the progress of a country.”
― Santosh Kalwar, Why Nepal Fails

“Corruption is the most pervasive and pernicious source of evil in public institutions. People's distrust of public organizations is so profound that they have little faith in their ability to collaborate with them and achieve sustainable development objectives.”
― Santosh Kalwar, Why Nepal Fails

“I have discovered that some groups and castes are offered little to no opportunity to work in the public sector in Nepal.”
― Santosh Kalwar, Why Nepal Fails

“Due to Nepal's dependence on foreign assistance as the principal source of funding for its expanding development spending, its indebtedness has increased on a large scale.”
― Santosh Kalwar, Why Nepal Fails

“Nepal's political system is forever shifting from one set of coalition politics to the next without creating a safe and secure political space for governance.”
― Santosh Kalwar, Why Nepal Fails

“Nepal is confronted with many societal issues, including the caste system, child labor, illiteracy, gender inequality, superstitions, religious disputes, and a slew of other issues.”
― Santosh Kalwar, Why Nepal Fails

“There is no other place on the planet with such a diverse range of landscapes contained inside such a small geographical space as Nepal.”
― Santosh Kalwar, Why Nepal Fails

“Nepal is regarded as a nexus for three religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, and tourism, all of which are found in abundance.”
― Santosh Kalwar, Why Nepal Fails

“Lower castes and other oppressed groups have less access to basic amenities and education and fewer prospects for social progress than their upper-caste counterparts.”
― Santosh Kalwar, Why Nepal Fails

“Nepalese culture is traditional because most individuals prefer to spend their money on land, gold and silver savings, building structures, and consuming luxury products rather than investing in new ventures or starting their businesses.”
― Santosh Kalwar, Why Nepal Fails

“Nepal features an astonishing range of cultures and landscapes within its short bounds, including the birthplace of the Buddha, the home of the Gurkhas, the roof of the world, and the country of mythology and beauty.”
― Santosh Kalwar, Why Nepal Fails