Pre-feasibility study of crop and small and medium-sized enterprises insurance pilots for Nepal’s municipalities

Deskripsi

The report considers issues including low insurance penetration, difficult terrain, and a lack of awareness, and recommends Nepal undertake parametric pilot studies including for rice farmers against extreme weather events. It shows why Nepal should consider high-level solutions such as insurance risk pools and premium subsidies, combined with measures to improve data, tackle gender disparities, and reduce capacity gaps to help restore livelihoods following disasters.