Nepal's economy continues to be heavily reliant on agriculture, which now contributes about 21.2% to the GDP and employs around 61% of the workforce. Infrastructure development is now progressing, with 87.8% of the population now having access to all-weather roads. However, challenges persist due to ageing infrastructure and power outages. Property rights are crudely protected by an inefficient judicial system, which is subject to considerable political influence. Systemic corruption and a non-transparent legal framework continue to impede the much-needed expansion of private investment and production.