(1) 3Ts with Neighbours: Road to Prosper 2043

A book that changes Nepali´s traditional concept `landlocked´ to `land linked´ country. The prosperity of Nepal mostly based on the four major areas: geopolitics, climate change , technology , and movement of people.

The book outlines key areas for transformation, such as hydropower, agriculture, tourism, migration, and digital transformation, arguing that Nepal's strategic location, strong diaspora, and energetic youth are crucial assets for achieving this goal. It explores potential economic growth and presents a practical roadmap for development. It further examines minutely the five areas (Water and Energy, BEZ, Falicitating Easier Movement, Air and Water Connectivity, and Working Together on Climate Change) in which Nepal needs to work with India for economic benefits. Likewise, Mr. Shakya talks about the four key areas(Sorting of Exportable Goods, overland Travelling Promotion for Tourism, Better Use of Latest Inventions in China, and The Tranfer of Technology for Sustainable Insfrastructue Development) to promote Nepal´s economic relationship with China. At the same time, he warns Nepal not to be reactive in regard with bilateral relationship, keep even the `track-two mechanism´ ready so that she can achieve greatly from these two giant economies.

Nepal has set the goal 2043, however, the key roles to be played by the different levels of governments are being questioned in regard with the failure/success of federalism. In this regard , Mr Shakya clarifies the role of federalism to achieve the feat.

The the book has been divided into two main parts. In the first part, Mr Shakya talks about the present of Nepal with reference to the past geopolitical and historical events. In the second part (The Eneblers), he has minutely detailed the prospects of Nepal referencing the present.

In nutshell, the book is a visionary work that argues for Nepal's potential to become a high-income country by the year 2043, despite past challenges like political instability and natural disasters. It presents a roadmap for achieving this goal by focusing on several key areas.

- 2082 Kartik 10 ( 27 Nov. 2025)