Nepal, UK discuss expanding cooperation to promote women and youth entrepreneurship

Summary

Nepal and the United Kingdom have discussed deeper cooperation to promote women and youth entrepreneurship, market access and inclusive economic development. The meeting with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office focused on turning training and knowledge exchange into practical business opportunities and exports.

Key Points
  • Nepal and the UK discussed expanding cooperation on women and youth empowerment, entrepreneurship and inclusive economic development.
  • The talks with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office emphasized making programmes more results-oriented and linking participants to real markets.
  • Participants called for mentoring, international networking, export support and practical business linkages beyond training alone.
  • Shobha Gyawali said Nepali women entrepreneurs need help with market access, export procedures, standards, documentation and business networks.
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