Remittances Fuel Digital Access but Leave Nepali Children Without Parental Presence, Survey Finds
Summary
A survey reveals that while remittances have improved digital access and living standards in Nepal, one-third of children lack parental presence, affecting their health and development.
Key Points
- Approximately one-third of Nepali children have one or both parents working abroad, impacting their social and mental development.
- 82 percent of Nepalese households have digital devices with internet, driven by the need to communicate with migrant parents.
- Foreign employment has increased household purchasing power, improving infrastructure like electricity and sanitation.
- Despite economic gains, health issues persist with high child stunting and mortality rates, especially in Madhesh and Sudurpashchim provinces.
