National Planning Commission Member Pukar Malla Emphasizes Forest Sector for Job Creation and Women's Entrepreneurship
Summary
National Planning Commission member Pukar Malla has called for developing Nepal’s forest sector as a base for job creation and women’s entrepreneurship. He said community forest user groups and forest-based enterprises could drive local employment, value chains, and economic prosperity.
Key Points
- Pukar Malla said Nepal’s forest sector should be developed as an important basis for job creation and women’s entrepreneurship.
- He highlighted the potential of 23,000 community forest user groups and forest-based enterprises to expand local employment.
- Malla said forest conservation success should now be linked to economic prosperity and a new development model.
- He pointed to products such as coffee, resin, non-timber forest products, spices and honey as areas with strong potential.
