Diaspora bonds 10/16/2009Due to inadequate funding, the government of Nepal (GoN) has not been able to fund large scale development projects that are necessary for overall infrastructure development of the country. The GoN is predominantly dependent on foreign grants and loans to
NRNs admit their investment pace in Nepal is slow 10/11/2009KATHMANDU: Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) are of the opinion that it would take a little while before they start investing in Nepal.“Though there is unified and scattered investment by NRNs, it is not to the expectations of the people and the country,&
A Country and Its Diasporas. NRN is a well heard but poorly understood term 11/07/2009By Dr Pramod Dhakal "Healthy discontent is the prelude to progress." M.K. Gandhi I: Who are NRN? "Who are Non-resident Nepalese (NRN)?" I thought that the answer to this seemingly innocent question was obvious. But after spending a month in Nepal trave
UCPN-M for citizenship to NRNs 10/15/2009Himalayan News ServiceKATHMANDU: At a time when the Non-Resident Nepalis (NRN) are demanding that the government provide dual citizenship and investment-friendly environment to the expatriates, leaders of Unified CPN-Maoist today said they were positive o
Hirachan new NRNA chief NRNs to support 10/16/2009Non-Resident Nepalis, who concluded their fourth global conference in the capital Thursday, have promised to mobilize their global network to support the government?s economic diplomacy, but also called upon the leaders to pursue politics of consensus for
4th NRN Convention 10/12/2009On the eve of the Non Resident Nepalese (NRN) Association election, the three contenders are in good deal to reach common consensus in regard to finalize the appropriate president candidacy."We have formed 9-member committee to hold broad consensus for th
Nepal-Australia bilateral relationship 11/14/2009Nepalese ambassador to Australia, Yogendra Dhakal on Monday requested the Nepalese business entrepreneurs to part-take in the upcoming golden jubilee function of Nepal-Australia bilateral relationship which is scheduled to be held in Australia shortly.In
NRNs have indeed come a long way – fourth NRN global conference 10/15/2009KATHMANDU, OCT 13 - The fourth edition of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) convention is all set to get underway on Tuesday. Over 500 Nepalis resi-ding in 55 countries are participating in the three-day conference that will be inaugurated by Pre
NRN? 10/21/2009At a time when the country is lagging behind in the pace of development compared to the developed world in terms of resources, technology and experience, the ongoing conference of the Non Resident Nepalese (NRN) has raised expectations of top government o
NRNs want dual citizenship 10/12/2009Non-Resident Nepalis (NRN) have hailed the NRN Act as a positive step since it acknowledges the diaspora’s contribution. However, in the same breath they hasten to add that it is inadequate.“The NRN Act, promulgated after our persistent effort
Nepalis living abroad want dual citizenship to invest more in the country 11/14/2009The Non-Resident Nepalese Association represents about two of the seven million Nepalis living outside the country. They have been reinvesting millions of dollars in the national economy; now they want to make it easier to invest in the areas of educati
President urges consensus to end political deadlock 10/15/2009KATHMANDU, Oct 13: With the slogan ?Peace and Prosperous Nepal: Our Common Dream?, the fourth Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) Global Conference kicked off in the capital on Tuesday.Over 600 Nepalis living in 52 countries have converged for the three-day confere
Gurkhas wait for pension verdict due next week 10/21/2009Former British Gurkha soldiers and officers have expressed hope that a British high court verdict, due next week, will be able to address their long-running grievances. Chairman of the BGWS, Major (Retd.) Tikendra Dal Dewan, addressing the Gurkha Open Pen
Thapa likely to become unanimous for NRNA president 10/12/2009Ram Pratap Thapa is likely to become the unanimous president of Non-Resident Nepali Association, a senior NRN official told Nepalnews.At a meeting held late evening, Sunday, Bhim Udas and Dev Man Hirachan, who had announced their candidacy for the post fo
Interaction Programme on Diaspora and Development in London 12/07/2009Nepali professionals based in the UK have called on expatriate Nepalese to share their skills and expertise back home for the benefit of Nepal and the Nepalese community. The appeal was made at an interaction programme organised by the Connect for Change
Nepal President for capitalising NRN expertise for nation’s development 10/15/2009Kathmandu, Oct 13: Nepal President Dr Ram Baran Yadav on Tuesday called for effective use of intellect and expertise of the Non Resident Nepalis (NRN) for the development of Nepal.Addressing the fourth international conference of the NRN Association here,
NRNA hands over the last instalment of the fund mobilized for flood victims to the Prime Minster? 01/13/2009The NRNA handed over the last instalment of Rs.15,00,937/- (Fifteen lakhs nine hundred and thirty seven rupees) to the Prime Minister today. The NRNA had mobilized the resources among the NRN community after the massive flood of this year. The cheque was
NCC falicitiates newly elected NRNA president 10/25/2009Newly elected Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA) president Dev Man Hirachan has expressed his willingness to work for the country’s business promotion being an amateur representative in the country.Speaking at a reception programme organized b
‘NRNs could act as integral component of Nepali economy’ 10/13/2009Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) have invested some US $ 300 million in Nepal and donated Rs 300 million to charity in the last six years, according to the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA).The NRN movement started way back in 2003 in Russia with a prime
Whither Nepal’s remittance economy 12/08/2009by BISHWAMBHER PYAKURYALGlobally, there still remains a severe business cycle contraction through reduced economic activities since recession exceeded almost twenty-four months deviating from the normal understanding that the reduction in a country’
Govt woos NRNs for investment 10/15/2009Himalayan News ServiceKATHMANDU: The government has urged Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) to explore Nepali labour markets in their respective countries of residence.Labour sending countries are using this strategy to expand labour markets and it will also be
10 year visa for Non-Resident Nepalese in Nepal 08/26/2009Kathmandu: The Nepal Government has decided to give Non-Resident Nepalese (NRN) a 10 year visa for staying in the country.According to Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala, the country's cabinet in its recent meeting adopted a regulation in this regard.Am
Think Again: Brain Drain 10/27/2009The movement of skilled workers from poor countries to rich ones is nothing to fear. In the long run, it will benefit both. "Allowing skilled emigration is stealing human capital from poor countries" No. Many of the same countries courted by the United
NRNs have indeed come a long way 10/13/2009KATHMANDU, OCT 13 - The fourth edition of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) convention is all set to get underway on Tuesday. Over 500 Nepalis resi-ding in 55 countries are participating in the three-day conference that will be inaugurated by Pre
PM Nepal to address NRN Tuesday in Copenhagen 12/15/2009COPENHAGEN, Dec 15: Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal arrived with a 38-member delegation in Copenhagen Tuesday morning. He is scheduled to deliver a three-minute speech at the UN Conference on Climate Change, COP-15, Wednesday at Bela Center here in Cop
Nepal? 10/15/2009by Kalpit ParajuliA report by the United Nations Development Programme shows that Nepal is the country with the best improvement in human development (2.16 per cent per year) of the last few decades. Yet its economy has had slow growth, whilst standards o
Govt forms high level committee for NRN conference 09/23/2009The government has formed a high-level organising committee to hold the fourth global Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) conference from Oct. 13-15 to be held in Kathmandu.Finance Minister Sujata Koirala will act as convenor of the committee, which will oversee th
Not strictly business 10/27/2009Prem Jung Thapa's opinion piece about the NRN movement (#471) was a rehash of some popular misconceptions about the NRN movement, focusing only on the investment aspects with a few gratuitous generalisations thrown in for effect.On balance, some of h
Open Letter to Non-Resident Nepalis 10/13/2009By Rabindra MishraDear NRNs,At the outset, this writer wishes to make it clear that this letter is a sincere salutation to those of you who have not only talked about Nepal but have made concrete contributions to this country in various ways. However, thi
NRNs lobby for dual citizenship 12/24/2009KATHMANDU: Non-Resident Nepalese Association (NRNA) meetings held in December 13 and 20 formed committees to boost investment in Nepal and lobby for dual citizenship for Non-Resident Nepalese (NRN). NRNA has formed 12 committees for different issues rais
Reply to Rabindra Mishra? 10/15/2009By Krishna SharmaDear Rabindra,Thanks for such an ardently arresting letter. It instantly took me to my heart.Pardon me, if you can, after reading your open letter, I could not resist from writing to you.Let me start with some personal notes: I still don&
Knowledge Investment: An NRN Option for New Nepal 10/06/2009The Non-resident Nepalese domiciled in overseas countries should now think of expanding the scope of their participation as global players with capacities of using their human resource, knowledge and skills in more productive areas of national priority th
Japan keen to invest in Nepal 10/27/2009KATHMANDU, : The newly-elected chief of NRN Association Devman Hirachan, who has been working for more than 36 years in Japan, said Friday that Japanese investors take Nepal?s information technology, hydropower and tourism as highly potential sectors and
NRN honours litterateurs 10/13/2009Himalayan News Service, KATHMANDU: The International Nepali Literary Society (INLS), affiliated with the Non Resident Nepalis (NRN), felicitated seven senior creators and awarded 11 writers during the Second Literary Festival & Award Ceremony here in
NRN UK demands dual citizenship for all NRNs 12/24/2009The UK chapter of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has called upon the Nepali leaders and members of the Constituent Assembly to make provision for dual citizenship for all the Non-resident Nepalese around the world in the new constitution. In
NRNs willing to invest in knowledge sector 10/15/2009Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) have expressed interest to bring their ideas, skills, and resources to give a boost to science and technology sector of the country.The NRN participants while speaking at the fourth global conference being held in Kathmandu sai
NRN North America prepares for knowledge transfer seminar 10/07/2009Non Resident Nepalese Association of North America (USA and Canada) is preparing for a pre-convention seminar of Technology and Professional Knowledge Transfer ahead of the NRN Global Convention in Kathmandu.The seminar scheduled in collaboration with Ins
NRNs to bring mega projects to homeland 10/27/2009KATHMANDU: The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has promised to lobby in its members’ respective countries of residence for mega projects for Nepal.“We have associations in 55 countries around the globe,” said NRNA president Dev Ma
Govt to amend industrial, foreign investment policy 10/15/2009With an aim to create investment-friendly atmosphere for Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) the government has decided to amend the Industrial as well as Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act.The draft of industrial policy was forwarded to cabinet on Fe
Hirachan to lead NRN now 10/15/2009THT OnlineKATHMANDU: Dev Man Hirachan of Japan has been unanimously elected as the new chairman of the Non Resident Nepali (NRN) on Thursday for a two year term. The other two contenders Ram Pratap Thapa (Germany) and Bhim Uddas (Lesotho) decided to pull
NRN election: Challenges of reaching out to voters 10/09/2009Rallies, colourful posters, announcement through loudspeakers are some of the usual scenes during election time in developing countries. Here in Nepal, the style applies not only for political parties but for student bodies, trade unions and even associat
NRN North America holds meeting on knowledge sharing 10/27/2009NRN National Coordination Council, in collaboration with Institute of Engineering, held a seminar on Knowledge Transfer at Pulchowk Campus in Kathmandu on Saturday.The purpose of the seminar was to build a bridge between professional Non Resident Nepalis
NRN global meet ends on a high 10/15/2009KATHMANDU: The three-day fourth global conference of Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) concluded here this evening with a firm commitment.The delegates pledged to form a joint commission, which will have representatives from the government, Federation of Nepal
NTB to mobilise NRNs energise tourism sector 10/16/2009KATHMANDU: Tourism entrepreneurs today urged Non-Resident Nepalis (NRNs) to promote the campaign Send Home A Friend and make Nepal Tourism Year (NTY) 2011 a grand success.Speaking at a programme to mobilise NRNs to boost tourism in the country, Nepal Tour
NRNs to seek constitutional guarantee of their rights 10/11/2009KATHMANDU, Oct 10: The fourth Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) Global Conference is set to convene in the capital from October 13 to 15, during which Nepalis residing in various parts of the world will raise a strong voice for constitutional guarantee of their r
Nepal? 11/02/2009By Krishna Hari Pushkar Upcoming Dual Citizenship policy will be a big threat on democracy, sovereignty, integration and harmony in polity as well as in society too. Such stochastic policy could push our nation towards serious problem, if the government
Nepal honours Tenzing Sherpa and Edmund Hillary 10/15/2009nNepal have honoured Tenzing Norgey Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary by installing their statues in order to promote tourism in the country.The statues of Tenzing Norgey Sherpa, Sir Edmund Hillary and Boris Lidanevich were unveiled by Nepal's Tourism an
