Nepal, Feb. 16 -- The Gen Z movement has given Nepal something rare: A moral clarity. For the first time in years, politics is being driven by a generation demanding accountability, elevating the stakes of the upcoming election. Beyond leadership turnover, this election presents a choice: Whether Nepal will sustain political continuity long enough to support economic progress. Stability is more than governance or political issues. It is a foundational economic variable that affects investment, employment and long-term growth.

Cost of uncertainty

Businesses invest when rules are stable. Frequent government changes increase the risk of policy reversals, regulatory uncertainty, delayed approvals and contract renegotiation risks. Uncertaint...