Foreign Employment Sector Faces Systemic Issues and Discrimination

Summary

Nepal's foreign employment sector, crucial for its economy, faces systemic discrimination and unjust treatment against entrepreneurs despite their role in supporting millions of youths abroad.

Key Points
  • Nepal's economy heavily relies on foreign employment, with millions seeking jobs abroad due to lack of domestic options.
  • The manpower business sector faces discriminatory treatment from the state, media, and society despite its contribution to remittances and employment.
  • Political interference and corruption have distorted the foreign employment market, burdening honest entrepreneurs who face mental and financial hardship.
  • Bribery and delays in Nepalese governmental departments and embassies add to the challenges faced by workers and entrepreneurs in the foreign employment process.
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