Internationaiztion of waste management company in Kathmandu, Nepal : possible subtitle

Abstract

Internationalization in today’s world is very prevalent topic besides a very important element for company to enlarge. This study investigates the opportunity for international waste management companies to internationalize in Kathmandu’s Nepal waste management sector. Further this study also reveals the barrier to the multinational companies who desire to internationalize in Nepal. The objective of the thesis was to investigate the existing waste management system of Kathmandu, Nepal and show the best possible pathway to foreign investor to invest in Kathmandu’s Nepal waste sector. The thesis has used the Uppsala model and Network approach of internationalization as the theories to guide through the process of internationalizing in Kathmandu, Nepal. Qualitative and quantitative both methods were used in the research. Primary data were collected through face-to-face interviews, observation and survey. Use of books, articles, journals helped to find the secondary data which helped as a support for the thesis. As one the main finding of the study is Kathmandu’s waste management is in critical condition and needs urgent attention from government and public. For foreign investors the appropriate method of entering waste market of Nepal would be through network approach and Greenfield investment holds huge potentials to help improve the waste management structure of Kathmandu. Nevertheless, survey revealed the major obstacles for foreign investor is in the form of Political instability and corruption