Cost of infrastructure building high in hilly and mountainous regions
Summary
Urbanization in Nepal's hilly and mountainous regions has increased per person infrastructure costs, with the Tarai/Madhes region facing investment pressure for mega infrastructure due to high population density. Nearly all of Nepal's population now has access to electricity.
Key Points
- Urban population growth has increased per person infrastructure and service delivery costs in hilly and mountainous regions.
- Tarai/Madhes region, with 17% of land, houses 53.7% of Nepal's population and faces pressure to invest in mega infrastructures.
- Rapid urbanization and economic activity expansion have necessitated planned urbanization and better housing and energy supply.
- Electricity access has reached 99.1 percent of Nepal's population.
