What were some impacts of globalization on Nepal?

The process of globalization has a variety of effects on a nation's culture, sense of identity, economy, and politics. In the South Asian nation of Nepal, globalization was one cause of democratization. Nepal historically had a monarchist government, but with political and economic support from India and influence from Eastern European independence movements, the Nepalese people began a constitutional democracy in their country in 1990. This government had varying levels of success; the rural poor increasingly lacked access to resources, while the urban middle classes saw an increase in income. The Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist emerged shortly after, creating divisions within the government as the communists gained power in rural local governments. Globalization inspired a new form of government in Nepal, but increased tensions between political parties and widened income gaps between regions of the country.

Secular movements have also risen in Nepal as a result of globalization, particularly in social movements against the caste system. The use of Nepali has also decreased since the 90s, because globalization has increased investment in ethnic identity, rather than national identity, due to the decreasing political and economic relevance of borders. Finally, globalization in Nepal has created more dialogue about women's rights; several NGOs and other organizations have formed to combat female illiteracy, underage marriage, and widows being denied the right to remarry.