Bestsellers but No Blueprint: Why Nepal Still Lacks a Book Policy

By Achyut Koirala
Published: February 17, 2025 09:34 AM

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: One way to gauge how developed and aware a country is, and how enthusiastic it is about new ideas, is through book publishing. Although there are now various mediums for acquiring knowledge, the world’s demand for books has not decreased. According to UNESCO’s 2023 data, the global book trade amounted to $138.35 billion. The book market is expected to grow by about 2 percent by 2030.

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