Analyzing the Sustainable Development Indicators of Nepal Using System Dynamics Approach

Abstract

"This paper delivers a cohesive system dynamic model for the assessment of sustainable development indicators, which will assist to explore the alternative scenarios of access to market, human well-being, environmental degradation, pattern of energy consumption, environmental balance, sustainability, and quality of life. This model is developed through the interaction of three pillars of sustainable development: social, economic, and environment. This theoretical framework will help policy makers and decision makers for sustainable development planning of not only Nepal but also other countries. The results exhibit the possible scenario of sustainable development progress in the study period. In addition, this model will create wider space for policy makers, professionals, academics, and researchers to analyze the interconnectedness of sustainable development indicators and their future prospects in the rest of the world."