Survey Reveals Extent of the Fallout from the Pandemic on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Nepal
(WorldNews Asia)

Kathmandu, Nepal, September 23, 2020- The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred more Nepali businesses to start using internet, social media or digital platforms to seize business opportunities, in the wake of declining traditional sales. The finding is revealed in the COVID-19 Nepal Business Pulse Survey carried out between May 25and June 10 by the IFC and World Bank, in partnership with the government of Japan. It shows a fifth of businesses surveyed have started to use or have been using the Internet, social media, specialized apps, or digital platforms for business purposes. The survey also reveals over half of Nepal`s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) face...