Kathmandu, Aug. 13 -- One of the greatest obstacles to better jobs and faster economic growth in Nepal today isn't a shortage of natural resources, challenging geography, or limited access to finance. It is the unrealised potential of its people-not due to a lack of talent, resilience, or ambition, but because the country has not invested enough to unlock that potential.

Too many young Nepalis are growing up without the quality education, healthcare, and skills needed to succeed in the modern economy-especially those in poorer and more remote areas. As a result, much of Nepal's human capital remains underdeveloped and underused, reinforcing inequality and holding back productivity, innovation, and inclusive growth.

This is not a challen...