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Adequacy and Effectiveness of Logistics Services in Nepal: Implication for Export Performance

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  • Pushpa Raj Rajkarnikar

    (Institute for Policy Research and Development)

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This study examines the adequacy and effectiveness of delivery of logistic services and their implication for export performance of Nepal. It provides a detailed assessment of the current trade facilitation and logistics situation in Nepal, including on transportation, storage and handling services.

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  • Pushpa Raj Rajkarnikar, 2010. "Adequacy and Effectiveness of Logistics Services in Nepal: Implication for Export Performance," Working Papers 7910, Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade (ARTNeT), an initiative of UNESCAP and IDRC, Canada..
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    Logistic Services; Export Performance; Nepal;
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