Stakeholders provide recommendations, directions for integrating AI in Education in Nepal The UNESCO Office in Kathmandu organized a broad stakeholder consultation on AI in Education in Nepal, bringing together over eighty diverse stakeholders to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the education sector, on Tuesday. This initiative aligns with UNESCO's mission to promote inclusive and equitable quality education for all. Science and Tech 31 Jul, 2024
'National strategy involving all tiers of government in planning and execution crucial' Due to the overlapping inter-related challenges such as jobs recovery from the pandemic, inequality, climate change, and global economic issues, among others, development partners have suggested Nepal accelerate good investments and policy implementation, while creating inclusive opportunities and green jobs. Business 08 Nov, 2023
Independent mayors garnering global recognition ​​​​​​​Two local levels mayors namely KMC Mayor Balendra Shah aka Balen Shah and Dharan Sub-Metropolis Mayor Harka Raj Rai aka Harka Smapang of Nepal have not only acquired local fame but have been able to garner global recognition through their diligent work and contributions to the social causes. Nepal 03 Jul, 2023
'Inclusion is a critical aspect of strengthening resilience, making sure development happens' Despite improvements in the fiscal indicators of late, the economic growth for the current fiscal is expected to be tempered as a result of import restrictions on certain items last year along with internal and external challenges. Business 12 Jun, 2023
Experts seek collaborative efforts, policy reforms for tourism development Experts and stakeholders have emphasised on the need for collaborative efforts from the government, private sector as well as individuals for the overall development of the tourism sector Business 09 Apr, 2023
EDITORIAL: Tourism Decade Battered by the coronavirus pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war this year, the government has unveiled a ‘Nepal tourism decade (2023-2032) strategic action plan’ to revive the tourism sector, which contributes significantly to the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Opinion 26 Dec, 2022
" In a crisis, there is always an opportunity to build back better" World Bank Managing Director for Development Policy and Partnerships, Mari Pangestu has concluded her five-day visit to Nepal, reiterating the WB’s commitment to support Nepal’s resilient recovery from the pandemic. Business 27 Jun, 2022
Building climate resilience: Holistic approach needed If ever there was a time and place that demonstrated the need to reimagine climate resilience, it was 2021 in Nepal. Two climate-related disasters in spring and fall brought heavy rains, floods and landslides that claimed dozens of lives, destroyed hundreds of homes and damaged hundreds more structures, including schools, bridges, roads, government buildings and hydropower stations. Opinion 23 Mar, 2022
'Pandemic also an opportunity to rethink how we approach development, sustainable growth' The devastating earthquakes of 2015 resulted in massive loss of lives and property. The three-day International Conference on Nepal’s Reconstruction 2021, aimed at sharing experiences and learning from the 2015 Gorkha Earthquake, wraps up on Thursday. Nepal 09 Dec, 2021
Training materials to enhance firefighting capacity of local levels The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration has developed training materials for operation of fire engines and other equipment in the local levels. Nepal 14 Nov, 2021
COP26 should be the turning point: From climate negotiations to solutions The evidence is clear. In August, the world’s scientists concluded once again that immediate action is needed. Climate change is uncomfortably close to all our daily realities no matter where in the world we live. Already it is triggering the kind of climate disasters we saw this summer, putting the survival of many species at risk and soon rendering certain parts of the Earth uninhabitable to humans. Opinion 11 Oct, 2021
NSET's 10-year strategic plan made public The National Society for Earthquake Technology, Nepal, has unveiled its 10-year strategic action plan for disaster risk reduction. Nepal 02 Oct, 2021
