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Nepal PM Karki Pledges Government-Private Sector Partnership for Economic Growth
Nepal's leader, Prime Minister Karki, wants the government and private businesses to work together to make the country richer and better.
She believes good rules and honest leaders are important for everyone to do well.
The country is getting ready for elections next year.
The Finance Minister said the government will help businesses that lost money because of some recent protests.
The Home Minister promised to keep businesses safe and mentioned that many people were arrested for causing trouble.
The Commerce Minister said they will fix laws that make it hard for businesses to start and grow.
The head of the business group asked the government to make it easier for companies to operate smoothly and have fair rules.
Everyone agrees that working together is the best way to help Nepal succeed.
Nepal's Prime Minister Sushila Karki stated that collaboration with the private sector is key to building a prosperous nation.
The government plans to implement good governance as a prerequisite for economic growth and social justice.
Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal announced a package to support the private sector, which suffered NPR 88 billion in losses due to recent agitations.
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal assured enhanced security for the private sector and confirmed arrests of individuals involved in vandalism.
The government is committed to amending laws to create an industry-friendly environment and facilitate smooth business operations.
- Who
- Nepalese Prime Minister Sushila Karki, Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal, Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, Minister for Industry and Commerce Anil Kumar Sinha, and FNCCI President Chandra Dhakal
- What
- Government's commitment to collaborate with the private sector for economic upliftment, improve governance, amend obstructing laws, and ensure security for businesses.
- Where
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- When
- Saturday, November 8
- Why
- To build a prosperous, peaceful, and civilised country with economic growth and social justice, and to support the private sector affected by recent agitations.
Government Perspective
Private Sector Perspective
Economic Upliftment Strategy
Government Perspective
The government emphasizes collaboration with the private sector, good governance, and enacting laws to foster a business-friendly environment and economic growth. They are also implementing security measures and legal actions against those involved in disruptive protests.
Private Sector Perspective
The private sector, represented by FNCCI, urges the government to create a smooth operating atmosphere for businesses and industries, and to implement business-friendly laws to facilitate their operations.
Impact of Gen Z Movement
Government Perspective
The government acknowledges the private sector's suffering due to the Gen Z movement and plans to introduce a package to support its recovery. They have also taken action against those responsible for the vandalism.
Private Sector Perspective
The private sector highlights its significant financial losses (NPR 88 billion) due to the violent agitation and seeks government intervention to mitigate these impacts and ensure future stability.
Key facts
- Prime Minister
- Sushila Karki
- Event
- National Economic Dialogue version two
- Organizer
- Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI)
- Location
- Kathmandu
- Upcoming Elections
- March 5, 2026
- Losses to Private Sector
- NPR 88 billion
- Arrested during protests
- 380
Quotes
Sushila Karki
Nepalese Prime Minister
“a prosperous, peaceful and civilised country can be built only through collaboration and cooperation with the private sector”
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“good governance is the pre-requisite of any country to achieve economic growth and social justice”
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Om Prakash Aryal
Home Minister
“the government is committed to providing protection to the private sector through stepping up security.”
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“the government has arrested 380 people involved in arson and vandalism during the protests, and case has been filed against 150 Individuals.”
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Anil Kumar Sinha
Minister for Industry and Commerce
“the government is committed towards amending laws that are obstructing the promotion of industry friendly environment.”
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“The government is also working towards taking measures to facilitate the smooth operation of industries and make the economy vibrant.”
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Rameshwor Khanal
Finance Minister
“the government will bring a package to uplift the private sector, which was affected by the Gen Z movement.”
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Chandra Dhakal
President of FNCCI
“urged the government to create an atmosphere so that businesses and industries can operate in a smooth manner and also stressed the need to make the laws business-friendly.”
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