Finance Minister Calls for Strong Public-Private Partnership for Economic Transformation
Summary
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has called for a strong partnership between the government and private sector to drive Nepal’s economic transformation. He said the government will protect legal investments and profits while working to remove obstacles in taxation, land acquisition, energy, labor, infrastructure and legal processes.
Key Points
- Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle said Nepal’s economic transformation depends on a strong public-private partnership.
- He urged entrepreneurs to invest more, expand industries, and bring in new technologies to create jobs.
- Wagle said the government will protect legally made investments and profits and improve the investment environment.
- The government plans to identify key reforms within six months to address business and policy obstacles.