Are they retaining students? The significant outflow of Nepali students for higher education has emerged as a critical policy challenge in recent times. Both the public and private sectors have implemented various initiatives to address this issue. Some advocate for extreme measures, such as restricting students from pursuing higher education abroad immediately after completing their …
I began my career at Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) as an assistant in 1986. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to pursue higher education (Chartered Accountancy) in Chennai, India. Upon completing my studies, I returned to NRB. My tenure at the central bank spanned various departments, including the Non-Banking Supervision Department (now known as …
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Ieva Baršauskaitė leads the International Institute for Sustainable Development’s work on trade and the green transition. This encompasses research and advisory services to governments on leveraging trade policy to facilitate industrial decarbonisation, drive the green energy transition, and combat critical environmental challenges like plastic pollution. Prior to joining IISD, Baršauskaitė enjoyed …
High Employee Turnover Weakening Institutions, Productivity, and Growth High employee turnover in established sectors is causing instability, impacting outcomes, and increasing recruitment and capacity-building expenses. Human Resources departments are struggling to cope with these challenges and the significant talent drain from the country. Employee benefits, career growth opportunities, and exposure are readily available and transparent …
Kedar Thapa is the Marketing Manager of KNP Japan Pvt. Ltd. He has accumulated a wealth of experience in the marketing profession during his more than a decade-long career, spanning a broad range of marketing functions and diverse industry segments. Thapa has demonstrated a proven ability to combine hard work, creativity and business acumen to …
Spearheading KNP Japan’s Success in the Nepali Paint Market Read More »
“Transparency and fairness in HR practices and decision-making are the key to building trust among employees,” says Lekhnath Paudel, Head of the Human Resource Department at Shangri-la Bank and Secretary of the Human Resources Society of Nepal. As an enthusiastic and aspiring HR professional, Paudel has cultivated a stellar career in both day-to-day HR functions …
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The shortfall in revenue collection over the past few years has widened the budget deficit, making it increasingly difficult for the government to meet its necessary expenditures. According to the Financial Comptroller General Office (FCGO), government spending has outpaced revenue collection and other receipts. As of the end of November this year, the government has …
Yam Bahadur Mahat, Chief Executive Officer, Om Hospital and Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. I began my career in February 1986 as a Front Office Associate at the then Hotel Everest Sheraton in Kathmandu, where I worked for approximately two years. Sheraton Hotels is a renowned chain of 5-star international hotels and resorts. At that time, the …
‘The domain of medical tourism we’re fostering now is blend of my first and current job’ Read More »
Driving Growth and Innovation Women’s entrepreneurship is a key driver of economic growth in many countries, including Nepal. A study from global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company found that a ‘full-potential’ scenario, where women participate in the economy equally to men, could add up to $28 trillion, or 26%, to annual global GDP in …
The construction sector in Nepal has been grappling with a myriad of challenges in recent years, directly impacting economic growth and employment opportunities. At the heart of the sector’s current slowdown lies the government’s consistent underperformance in terms of development expenditure. Over the past several years, this spending has remained significantly lower than anticipated, stifling …
Economy loses momentum as construction activities stall Read More »
