Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle Discusses Budget Implementation and Economic Reforms

Summary

Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle says the government is prioritizing budget implementation and structural reforms to create a more investment-friendly economy. He also outlined plans to amend laws, recognize peer-to-peer lending, and expand infrastructure financing through private capital.

Key Points
  • The government is prioritizing budget implementation and structural reforms in the economic sector, according to Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle.
  • The process of amending and repealing laws has begun to create a more investment-friendly environment.
  • He said 421 action plans in this year’s budget are being advanced and 27 laws are targeted for passage.
  • Preparations are underway to legally recognize peer-to-peer lending and mobilize private finance for infrastructure through the Alternative Development Finance Act.
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