Kantipur Economic Summit highlights push for reforms, policy stability and private-sector-led growth

Key Points

• Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle highlighted the government's commitment to digital governance and reducing the tax burden on the middle class in the upcoming budget.
• David Sislen of the World Bank stressed placing the private sector at the center of Nepal's development, emphasizing infrastructure and job creation.
• Business leaders called for policy stability and criticized frequent regulatory changes that discourage investment and industrial growth.
• Speakers underscored the need for strong public-private partnerships, stable policies, and innovation to achieve Nepal's long-term economic growth and development goals.