Ep: 486 | Prof. Achyut Wagle on Nepal’s Economy, Corruption & Gen Z Revolution | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

In this powerful conversation, Prof. Achyut Wagle, one of Nepal’s most respected economists and academics, unpacks the deep-rooted issues holding Nepal back — from corruption and weak leadership to education, unemployment, and governance. Known for his sharp insights on economics and public policy, Prof. Wagle explains how Nepal’s Gen Z revolution reflects a broader demand for accountability, economic reform, and transparency. The discussion covers corruption control mechanisms, the impact of the shadow economy, and how the core economic agenda has been ignored in all seven versions of Nepal’s constitution. Prof. Wagle also analyzes the quality of education, the reality of Nepali students abroad, and the challenges in creating meaningful employment at home. Later, the conversation moves to geopolitics, foreign policy, and media responsibility, ending with Prof. Wagle’s insight on how Nepal moved from 2% to 7.8% growth according to the World Bank, and what it will take to sustain that progress. 📌 Keywords: Nepal economy, corruption in Nepal, Achyut Wagle, Gen Z revolution, economic reform, leadership crisis, education quality, foreign students, shadow economy, demonetization, media, and growth. GET CONNECTED WITH Prof. Achyut Wagle: LinkedIn - https://np.linkedin.com/in/achyut-wagle-a9b1537a Twitter - https://x.com/drachyutwagle?lang=en