Civil society

Specifics on FDI limits in sectors like defence or manufacturing remain broad, with no immediate changes announced. Implementation timelines are unclear, but the government aims to roll out these reforms swiftly to capitalise on global shifts in investment patterns.

The financial turmoil is already rippling through UN agencies, with humanitarian work bearing the brunt. BBC investigations show that agencies rarely receive full funding for crises, but the past year has been exceptionally grim.

The UN Human Rights Office has urged the Sri Lankan government to take immediate and concrete steps to address past abuses.

The survey’s outlook emphasises aligning state, private sector, and citizens to navigate global headwinds, positioning India for Viksit Bharat by 2047 through sectoral synergies and resilience.

Afghanistan’s recurring natural disasters – from earthquakes to extreme winters – highlight the country’s vulnerability, amplified by political isolation, economic hardship, and restrictive governance.

Nepal faces international obligations under the Sustainable Development Goals to reduce stunting to 15 per cent, wasting to four per cent, and underweight rates to 10 per cent by 2030 – targets that appear increasingly challenging, particularly in remote and underserved regions like Sudurpaschim.

The displacement has sparked humanitarian worries, with aid groups warning of food insecurity and health risks in winter.

These developments occur against a backdrop of worsening human rights under Taliban rule, including severe restrictions on women and girls, arbitrary detentions, and impunity for abuses.