08 May 2023
Mr. Narayan Bajaj, President, European Economic Chamber (EEC-Nepal)
Hon. Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat, Minister of Finance, GoN
‘Trade and Investment Partnerships with Europe: Possibilities and Challenges’.
Hon. Dr. Swarnim Wagle, Member of the Parliament and former Vice Chair of National Planning Commission
- Mr. Vishnu Kumar Agrawal, President, Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI)
- Mr. Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President, Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI)
- H.E. Nona Deprez, Ambassador EU Delegation to Nepal
(10:30 – 12:00)
Keynote Remarks by Mr. Sushil Bhatta, CEO, IBN: Investment Opportunities in Nepal (10 Minutes)
(This session provides an overview of Nepal’s business environment and discuss opportunities and challenges in doing business in Nepal).
Concluding Remarks by the Chair: Mr. Madhu Kumar Marasini, Secretary, GoN
12:15 - 13:45
Presentation on: The policy, legal priorities and infrastructure to support export and investment led growth in Nepal by Mr. Rameshore Khanal, Team Leader NTIS 2022 and Former Finance Secretary, GoN (15 Min)
(Based on the Nepal Trade Integration Strategy 2022 Action Matrix, this session will primarily cover priorities and changes required in policies and regulatory environment to promote trade and investment led growth in Nepal).
Concluding Remarks by the Chair: Dr. Toya Narayan Gyawali, Secretary, MoICS
14:30 - 16:00
Presentation on: LDC graduation and market entry requirements for Nepal’s export potential products in EU markets by Dr. Puspa Sharma (15 min).
(This session focuses on market entry requirements for Nepal’s priority export products as identified in the NTIS 2022 particularly to the EU markets. The session also explores the benefits of following a proactive agenda to ensure smooth transition presenting success stories from other countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Mr. Kewal Prasad Bhandari, Secretary, National Planning Commission
16:30 - 18:00
(In this session, selected EU investors in Nepal shares their experiences in doing business in Nepal. This also includes the experience sharing of - Private Equity Fund - investing in SMEs, FMO/NMB Bank and Impact Investment from the EU in Nepal and other countries in the region).
Mr. Raman Siddhu, President, European Business Group, India and Board Member of EBO WWN
Energy Globe Award by Austrian Embassy (18:30)
09 May 2023
These parallel sessions explores the investment opportunities in priority investment and export potential sectors of Nepal. At the same time, the session also provides an opportunity to discuss the contribution of specific sectors in the green and socially inclusive development of Nepal. More precisely, the sessions are expected on how EUD Nepal, Member States and private sectors are aligned with Global Gateway by boosting private sector engagement during implementation of Global Gateway (GRAPE, Energy, SUSWA, TIP) with concrete examples. Global Gateway includes multiple instruments such as grants, concessional loans and guarantees to de-risk private sector investments, technical assistance, trade and investment agreements as well as policy dialogue to facilitate these investments and push for policy reforms.
Investment opportunities in Agriculture/ Agro-processing, Non Timber Forest Product, crafts, Manufacturing and Recycling
Session Moderator: Dr. Badri Bastakoti, Project Coordination, Consultant/Industrial Development Analyst, ITC
Speakers:
● Ms. Poonam Shukla, Young Entrepreneur
● Ms. Latika Golyan, Made in Nepal.com
● Ms. Vidushi Rana, Gold Star Shoes
● Mr. Nima Sherpa, CEO, Lekali Coffee Estate Pvt. Ltd
● Mr. Raghavendra Mahto, Co-Founder, Doko Recyclers
Dr. Badri Bastakoti, Project Coordination, Consultant/Industrial Development Analyst, ITC
Investment opportunities in Tourism and related services
Keynote Presentation:
“Nepal’s Tourism Sector: Prospects and Opportunities for Investors” by
Mr. Mani Raj Lamichhane, Director, Nepal Tourism Board (20 Minutes).
● Session Moderator: Mr. Karan Vaidya, Executive Member, EEC
Speakers:
● Hon. Yogendra Bahadur Shahi, Vice Chair, Karnali Province Planning Commission
● Mr. Binayak Shah, President, Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN)
● Ms. Sumnima Udas, Founder/Executive Director, Lumbini Museum Initiative
● Mr. Mandil Pradhan, Owner/ Founder at Himalayan Rides
Mr. Karan Vaidya, EEC Executive Member
Session Moderator: Mr. Krishna Bahadur Raut, Secretary, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MoCIT)
Speakers:
● Mr. Lochan Lal Amatya, Past President,Computer Association of Nepal (CAN)
● Mr. Sachin Karanjit, Director of Operations, Deerhold
● Ms. Sewa Pathak, CEO, Vianet
● Mr. Bal Joshi, Co-Founder, Thamel Remit/Macnet
● Mr. Axit Raj Poudel, NTIS Expert (Industry 4.0)
Mr. Krishna Bahadur Raut, Secretary, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MoCIT)
Investment opportunities in Energy
Session Moderator: Prof. Dr. Sandip Shah,
Past-President, Independent Power Producers
Association Nepal (IPPAN)
Speakers:
● Mr. Kushal Gurung, CEO, Wind Power Nepal
● Dr. Fanny Missfeldt- Ringius, Lead Energy Specialist, World Bank
● Dr. Narayan Prasad Chaulagain, Senior Energy Specialist, REEEP, GIZ
● Ms. Nina Fenton, Head of Regional Representation, European Investment Bank, EIB
Hon. Ramesh Rijal, minister of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, GoN
- EU Member States Ambassadors
- EU Member States Trade Counselors
(All other delegates proceeds to stall visits)
● Investment Board of Nepal (IBN)
● Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)
● Nepal Coffee Producers’ Association
● Nepal Pashmina Association
● Nepal Tea Association
● BOSCH
● SALICO Insurance
● Nepal Tea Development Company
● OSSC at DOI / SEZA
● Other EU projects- MFCB & BEEN
