Prof. Dr. Mahanand Chalise | Dean, Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University I began my professional journey in 1993, marking the start of a multifaceted career that spans the airlines industry, banking sector, and academia. My first job experiences included roles in both the aviation and financial sectors, providing me with a unique blend of operational …
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Prashant Subedi is Managing Director of Vatsalya Natural IVF and Fertility Centre. He is leading Vatsalya with a clear and inspiring vision rooted in excellence, compassion, and innovation within the healthcare sector. As the Managing Director, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction and culture. With years of comprehensive leadership experience …
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Binod Shah is HR Manager of Britannia Nepal Pvt. Ltd. He began his career as a teacher in 2005 prior to joining a manufacturing company as an Administrative Officer. Despite his techno-management background, he recognised early on that people are the heart of any effective system. That sparked his interest in human resource management. In …
Navigating Financial Headwinds Banks and financial institutions (BFIs) are currently facing a dual challenge: high liquidity coupled with sluggish credit demand. Private sector credit growth reached only 6.95% for the first 10 months of the fiscal year. This falls significantly short of the 12.5% credit growth estimated by the 2024/25 Monetary Policy, which is deemed necessary …
Garima Bikas Bank Limited, a trusted name in Nepal’s development banking sector, has further strengthened its digital banking portfolio by integrating the 3D Secure e-commerce payment system in collaboration with Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL). This move aligns with the bank’s continued commitment to providing safe, seamless, and customer-friendly digital experiences. With the 3D Secure …
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What’s Holding Back HR Analytics in Nepal? Background: the shift to data-driven hr In an era where data drives business value, organisations are increasingly seeking ways to enhance their return on investment and organisational effectiveness. A core strategy in this pursuit involves aligning human resource practices with broader business objectives, particularly in areas such …
Western universities are finding it difficult to update their AI curricula to keep pace with rapid technological advancements, especially with the corporate sector’s demand for graduates who also possess crucial soft skills – abilities essential for adopting this transformative technology. However, the bitter truth is that in terms of educating their students in both AI …
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Nepal’s higher education sector faces a critical imbalance: while new universities proliferate, existing institutions struggle with declining student enrollment, as evidenced by available data. The government lacks a clear vision and comprehensive study on the actual number and types of universities needed in the country. This decline in domestic enrollment is exacerbated by the exodus …
‘Leaders & experts delve into effective implementation of budget to enhance credibility’ Former Finance Ministers and economists have highlighted that poor budget implementation leads to a lack of effectiveness, which then hurts the budget’s credibility. The government’s fiscal policy is seen as the most important tool for carrying out long-term plans and achieving the country’s …
Niraj Sharma, Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) at NMB Bank, began his HR career in 2007 at NCC Bank. He then held roles at NIC Asia and Nabil before joining NMB Bank. Throughout his career, he has guided HR through major changes, including Nepal’s historic first merger of two commercial banks (NIC and Bank of …
