On 9 June, IIDS presented its strategies for Nepal's economic diplomacy to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focused on diaspora-driven growth, investment beyond remittances, R&D partnerships, and weightless trade.
Nepal's foreign policy must also be an economic strategy.
The Ministry, in collaboration with the Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS), organised an interaction programme on Country Strategy Formulation and Implementation for the promotion of Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry today.
Hon. Foreign Minister Mr Shisir Khanal, addressing the event, underscored the need for priority-based country-specific plans and programmes on economic diplomacy. Foreign Secretary Mr Amrit Bahadur Rai stressed the importance of a strategic and results-oriented approach to economic diplomacy.
Dr Biswash Gauchan and Mr Akhilesh Upadhyay presented on various aspects of economic diplomacy and implementation of country-specific strategies.
The event was attended by senior officials of the Ministry.
“Economics adds a little bit of everything, and it's almost as if it's an introduction to the world,” says Shreesh. Tripathi, who co-found Economics Society in his second year at NYU Shanghai. Over the years, the club has grown to 150 members. https://t.co/gXRv4VjqGW