Binod Yadav

Nepal's Prosperity Paradox: A New Path Beyond the Dragon's Shadow Nepal's Prosperity Paradox: A New Path Beyond the Dragon's Shadow An Entrepreneurial Perspective on Charting a New Course for National Development Nepal, a nation brimming with potential, often finds itself at a crossroads, pondering its trajectory towards prosperity. We look eastward, not just to our immediate neighbours, but to the colossal economic might of China, and a question inevitably arises: Can Nepal ever achieve a similar level of economic dominance? The answer, as I've observed as an entrepreneur deeply invested in our nation's future, is complex, often frustrating, but ultimately hopeful. This isn't about feeling negative about Nepal; it's about holding up a mirror and seeing how our democratic fra...

Building Our Own Prosperity Building Our Own Prosperity An Entrepreneurial Perspective on Charting a New Course for National Development A Nation at a Crossroads Nepal, a nation brimming with unparalleled potential, stands at a critical juncture, seeking a clear trajectory towards lasting prosperity. It's natural to look at the economic miracle of our neighbor, China, and wonder if a similar path is possible. However, our cherished democratic framework, while being our greatest strength, sometimes presents unique challenges that can inadvertently hinder rapid progress. This isn't a call to abandon our values, but a call to reimagine how we operate within them to unlock our nation's true potential. We must innovate our approac...

1.0 Introduction The trajectory of a nation's development and its sustained economic growth are inextricably linked to the caliber and nature of its leadership. Rather than merely preserving the existing state of affairs, effective leadership is defined by its capacity to initiate and guide constant, purposeful transformation towards a desired future (Waichungo, 2017). This involves rallying individuals around a collective vision and shared values, a hallmark of what is often described as transformational-strategic leadership (Waichungo, 2017). Such leadership is instrumental in orchestrating complex changes within organizations and, by extension, across entire national economies, profoundly influencing people and their operational environments (Waichungo, 2017). In the context of developing economies, where nations grapple with multifaceted challenges ranging from institutional fragility to socio-economic disparities, the imperative for such leadership is particularly timely and c...

Introduction: The American Paradox and the Rise of "Nutritionism" In the modern food landscape, a bewildering contradiction lies at the heart of our relationship with eating: the more we fixate on the science of nutrition, the less healthy we seem to become. 1 This phenomenon, which author Michael Pollan terms the "American paradox," frames his seminal work, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto . The book serves not as a diet plan, but as a powerful critique of the dominant ideology that has come to govern our food choices: "nutritionism". 3 Nutritionism is the reductionist belief that food is nothing more than the sum of its scientifically identified nutrients—proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals. 5 This ideology, Pollan argues, is fundamentally flawed. By breaking food down into its component parts, we ignore the complex, synergistic relationships within whole foods and the time-tested wisdom of traditional dietary patterns. 7 ...