Dr. Gunakar Bhatta Appointed as Vice-Chairman of National Planning Commission
Summary
Dr. Gunakar Bhatta has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman of Nepal's National Planning Commission, after previously being a frontrunner for the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank. His expertise in monetary economics is expected to impact national development policies.
Key Points
- The government appointed Dr. Gunakar Bhatta as the Vice-Chairman of the National Planning Commission.
- Dr. Bhatta was previously a leading candidate for the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank but was not appointed due to political reasons.
- He holds advanced degrees in economics from Tribhuvan University, Williams College, and Wayne State University.
- Dr. Bhatta's appointment is seen as crucial for aligning fiscal and development policies in Nepal.
