KOICA initiative seeks to strengthen Nepal's entrepreneurship ecosystem
Summary
KOICA has launched the K-Connect initiative in Kathmandu to strengthen Nepal’s entrepreneurship ecosystem by linking entrepreneurs with investors, financial institutions and development partners. The programme highlighted support for returnee migrants, climate-smart agribusinesses and recycling enterprises across Nepal.
Key Points
- KOICA organised the K-Connect event in Kathmandu to improve entrepreneurs’ access to knowledge, networks and financing.
- The initiative featured three KOICA-supported projects focused on returnee migrant reintegration, climate-smart agriculture and recycling-based green jobs.
- More than 15,000 returnee migrant workers have received support under the K-HaMi project, while 109 climate-smart agribusinesses and 115 recycling/upcycling enterprises have been established.
- KOICA says it has provided $235 million in development assistance to Nepal since 1991.
