Kathmandu, Nov. 30 -- Arnaud Cauchois, the Philippines-based Asian Development Bank's country director for Nepal, has nearly three decades of professional experience, including 20 years with ADB. A French national, he joined Nepal's operation in July 2021 and oversees the implementation of ADB's country partnership strategy, which focuses on long-term development, private-sector-led growth, improved access to devolved services, and environmental sustainability. In an email interview with the Post's Sangam Prasain following the Gen Z revolt, Cauchois says the youth-driven push for reform offers important momentum for the country's overall growth. Excerpts:

How have the recent Gen Z-led protests and the government's response affected inves...