Keshab Poudel
Felicity Volk: An Envoy Of Compassion
Felicity Volk, the Australian ambassador to Nepal, commenced her tenure three years ago with little known person. Through her gentle demeanor, sociable character, and community-focused initiatives, Ambassador Volk has effectively demonstrated the significance of Australian support for Nepal, thereby earning the admiration and trust of the Nepali people.
By Keshab Poudel Aug 11, 2024
HELVETAS-NEPAL’S RIVERBED PROJECT: Brining Three Tires Of Governments Together
Helvetas-Nepal's Riverbed Farming Project (RbF) has shown that involving various stakeholders including local level and provincial level governments in a partnership significantly enhances the project's sustainability.
By Keshab Poudel Aug 07, 2024
NEPAL: Net Exporter Of Electricity
Nepal has successfully transitioned from being a net importer of electricity to a net exporter, with a value of Rs. 17 billion. Kul Man Ghising, the Managing Director of Nepal Electricity NEA has effectively dispelled the long-standing narrative that exporting electricity to India was merely a myth.
By Keshab Poudel Jul 29, 2024
Monetary Policy Fails To Address Hotel Industry: Binayak Shah
With extensive experience in the hotel and tourism industry, BINAYAK SHAH, President of Hotel Association Nepal (HAN), possesses in-depth knowledge of Nepal's tourism sector. While industrialists and bankers celebrate the announcement of monetary policy 2081, the tourism sector expresses disappointment and frustration. Shah discussed various issues concerning the tourism sector and the newly released monetary policy with KESHAB POUDEL. Here are the highlights of their conversation
By Keshab Poudel Jul 29, 2024
HELVETAS NEPAL’S RIVERBED FARMING: Shift From Overseas To Local Farming
The introduction of riverbed farming (RBF) in eastern Nepal has not only brought financial stability, but also significantly reduced the number of people seeking work abroad in Jhapa and Morang districts of Koshi province.
By Keshab Poudel Jul 26, 2024
POLITICAL SCENARIO : K.P. Sharma Oli's Resurgence
Renowned for his populist rhetoric, K.P. Sharma Oli, the leader of the Communist Party of Nepal - United Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), is embarking on his fourth term as prime minister, leading a cabinet of 21 members from a coalition of four political parties. Positioned between the two major regional powers of Asia, India and China, Oli faces a challenging task in navigating the diplomatic relations with his neighboring countries. Similarly, he is confronted with a complex situation in managing the Nepali Congress, his competitive party and coalition partner, which presents a daunting and intricate situation. His initial visible challenge is to establish trust with India, particularly its southern neighbor, and with the Nepali Congress, his new ally and longstanding rival. Regardless of political claims, the countdown to the start of this government has already begun, as all previous governments in Nepal have.
By Keshab Poudel Jul 21, 2024
HELVETAS NEPAL: Nutrition Through Riverbed Farming
The introduction of River Bed Farming (RbF) by Helvetas-Nepal has been a pivotal moment in improving the nutritional well-being of the children, pregnant women, and the elderly of backward, poor and under privileged communisis living in Madhesh, Koshi and Sudur Paschim Provinces . This innovative farming technique has not only provided a means for supplemental income but has also become a vital source of nutrition and food security for the community.
By Keshab Poudel Jul 18, 2024
NOU Opens To All: Dr. Shilu Manandhar Bajracharya, Vice Chancellor
Throughout her career, Dr. Shilu Manandhar Bajracharya, who has served as a distinguished professor of Management at Tribhuwan University for her entire tenure, has shown that commitment and a collaborative approach can significantly alter circumstances. For over four years, she served as the dean of the Management and Law Faculty before being appointed as the Vice Chancellor of Nepal Open University (NOU) two years ago. She has discussed the university's progress towards modernity, her dedication to the university's long-term growth, and the development of its human resources to ensure NOC becomes a leading, sustainable higher education institution. As vice chancellor, Dr. Bajracharya has emphasized the importance of online education for future crisis management, such as during pandemics like COVID-19. Throughout her career, Dr. Bajracharya has exemplified herself as a role model and a distinguished individual. As the first female vice chancellor of NOU and the second female vice chancellor in Nepal, she has shared insights into the university's progress and her vision for its future with New Spotlight.
By Keshab Poudel Jul 15, 2024
NEPAL ELECTRICITY MIX: Solar Power Is The Choice
There is a general agreement among government officials, the private sector, and Nepal's development partners on the importance of increasing the share of solar power in the country's electricity mix. However, there are differing opinions, especially regarding the solar power tariff cap.
By Keshab Poudel Jul 12, 2024
HELVETAS NEPAL’s RIVERBED FARMING Empowering Women
In the underprivileged, landless, and land-poor areas of the Terai region in Nepal, the impact of Riverbed Farming (RbF) in empowering women is evident. Hundreds of women have risen from socio-economic disadvantages to become leaders within their communities, thanks to the support and empowerment provided by RbF.
By Keshab Poudel Jul 10, 2024
HELVETAS-NEPAL’s RIVERBED FARMING: Climate-Adaptive And Resilient
Due to shifts in climate, leading to heightened rainfall, there has been an increase in the frequency of floods and soil erosion in the Rautahat district of Madhesh Province. In collaboration with Helvetas-Nepal, and in partnership with the Friends of Change in Nepal, a local Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has been working to enhance the resilience and adaptive abilities of farmers, thereby improving their annual incomes and reducing erosion in the flood-prone areas of the Bagmati and Lalbakiya Rivers.
By Keshab Poudel Jul 08, 2024
HELVETAS-NEPAL/ RIVERBED FARMING: A Path To Hope In Kankai River
For generations, impoverished and overlooked communities situated on the banks of the Kankai River in the ward 6 of Kankai Municipality, located 600 kilometers southeast of the capital city, Nepal, have endured constant turmoil and destruction from the river. However, with the introduction of the River Bed Farming (RbF) project by Helvetas Nepal in 2016, the rich soil, sand, and water from the annual flood of the Kankai River have played a significant role in uplifting the lives of these communities, moving them from poverty to wealth, and filling their lives with joy and contentment. The RbF program, spearheaded by Helvetas Nepal in collaboration with local NGOs such as Forward and the district governments, has effectively shown how the unused flood-prone banks of rivers, which mainly stem from the northern high hills, can be utilized to not only alleviate suffering but also to foster prosperity and happiness within rural communities. These communities, which have been plagued by the yearly devastation caused by the Kankai River, have managed to transform the disaster into a stepping stone towards prosperity.
By Keshab Poudel Jul 05, 2024
ENERGY TRANSITION: Nepal's LPG Import Decline
The decrease in Nepal's LPG imports can be attributed to the enhancement of electricity supply. The recent commissioning of the 400 kV Inaruwa-Dhalkebar transmission line by the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA), along with the ongoing progress in the Dhalkebar-Hetauda section, is set to improve the overall power supply quality in the nation. Consequently, the import of LPG, which began two years ago, is anticipated to witness a further decline in the upcoming year.
By Keshab Poudel Jul 02, 2024
IFAD/ MOICS SAMRIDDHI : Returnee Migrants Find New Beginnings
Implemented jointly by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supply (MOICS), technical skill training provided by Helvetas-Nepal, a partner of the Rural Enterprises and Remittances Project (RERPP) Samriddhi, has demonstrated that equipping returnee migrants with skills can successfully facilitate their reintegration. Under the Decent Job initiative, Helvetas-Nepal offers Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), integrating three key skill areas. Annually, around 500,000 Nepalese return home seeking employment, and TVET under the Decent Job initiative offers a viable solution for their integration.
By Keshab Poudel Jun 26, 2024
IFAD/MoICS/SAMRIDDHI Empowering Communities Through Financial Inclusion
Ensuring financial inclusion is essential to reduce poverty and inequality and achieve prosperity. The Rural Enterprises and Remittance Project (RERP) Samriddhi, jointly implemented by the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply (MoICS), has demonstrated this by increasing access to the financial sector for poor and marginalized communities, women, returnee migrants, and migrant families. These groups contribute significantly to overall prosperity. Under the Financial Education and Entrepreneurial Knowledge (FEEK) program, which includes FEEK-1 and FEEK-2, the project had conducted numerous training sessions aimed at promoting financial inclusion and increasing access to finance in targeted areas. Dhangadhimai Sana Kisan Krishi Sahakari Sanstha Ltd, a beneficiary of the project from the Siraha District of Madhesh Province, has become an exemplary cooperative by implementing policies that enhance financial inclusion and expand access to finance.
By Keshab Poudel Jun 24, 2024
IFAD/MoICS: Sustainable Operations of MRCs In Dhankuta
Established with the support from the Rural Enterprises and Remittances Project (RERP) SAMRIDDHI—a collaborative initiative by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply (MoICS), in partnership with local governments (Palikas)—the Migration Resource Center (MRC) and Migration Information Desk (MID) are now integral parts of several local governments. As the Samriddhi Project nears its closure, Dhankuta Municipality in Koshi Province has successfully integrated the MRC into its structural framework, serving as a sustainability model for MRCs. Dhankuta Municipality has distinguished itself as the first municipality in Nepal to adopt a migration and reintegration policy. This initiative is now being followed by other municipalities across the Koshi and Madhesh Provinces as the RERP project reaches its final stages.
By Keshab Poudel Jun 21, 2024
IFAD/MOICS: Promoting Youth in Agriculture
Desperate for employment, over 700,00 young people are migrating to different parts of the world. Additionally, over 500,000 youths are returning to Nepal after working abroad for a certain period. Nepal is now focusing on reintegrating these returnees, utilizing their savings, and providing employment opportunities within the country. Implemented jointly by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supply (MoICS), the Rural Enterprises and Remittances Project (RERP) Samriddhi has demonstrated that youth can earn a decent income back home. The mass movement of youth has created a scarcity of agricultural laborers in rural areas, negatively impacting agricultural production. However, a group of 27 youths in Arundada, Bardibas Municipality Ward 10 of Mahottari district, has shown a successful venture, preventing youth from migrating abroad and integrating returning migrants into the local agricultural economy.
By Keshab Poudel Jun 20, 2024
IFAD/MoICS: RERP SAMRIDDHI Empowering Women Through Skills
The Rural Enterprise and Remittance Project (RERP) SAMRIDDHI, a collaborative initiative by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supply (MoICS), has significantly impacted the lives of women from underprivileged and marginalized communities across 16 districts in the Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati provinces. SAMRIDDHI focuses on equipping women with technical skills and financial literacy, enabling them to enhance their economic conditions. These skills not only improve their livelihoods but also empower them to make informed decisions regarding the use of remittances sent by their migrant worker spouses.
By Keshab Poudel Jun 17, 2024
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