Priority sector lending in nepal. Challenges and Strategies

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of Priority Sector Lending 1.2 Importance in Economic Development 1.3 Objectives of the Study 2. Overview of Financial System in Nepal 2.1 Structure and Institutions 2.2 Role of Central Bank 2.3 Financial Inclusion Efforts 3. Priority Sector Lending Framework 3.1 Definition and Scope 3.2 Regulatory Guidelines 3.3 Lending Targets and Quotas 4. Current Challenges in Priority Sector Lending 4.1 Institutional Barriers 4.2 Risk Management Issues 4.3 Market Access and Awareness 5. Strategies for Effective Priority Sector Lending 5.1 Policy Reforms 5.2 Capacity Building Initiatives 5.3 Technology-driven Solutions 6. Case Studies and Best Practices 6.1 Successful Models in Developing Nations 6.2 Lessons Learned from Regional Examples 6.3 Adaptation to Local Context 7. Impact Assessment and Measurement 7.1 Economic Outcomes 7.2 Social and Environmental Impacts 7.3 Evaluation Metrics and Tools 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Policy Implications 8.3 Future Research Directions