Panday proposes new approach to steering Nepal towards $100 billion GDP

Summary

Prasidha B Panday has released a book proposing ways for Nepal to reach a $100 billion GDP, including a stronger Prime Minister’s Office and a new delivery system for national economic priorities. Proceeds from the book will be donated to the Government of Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.

Key Points
  • Prasidha B Panday’s new book, Prime Minister and Prosperity: Getting Nepal to $100 Billion GDP, explores how Nepal can expand economic output, exports, jobs, investment and revenue.
  • The book proposes a stronger Prime Minister’s Office and a “Prime Minister Delivery System” to track responsibilities, milestones and progress on national priorities.
  • It draws lessons from South Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, Bhutan and Singapore on economic development.
  • Book-sale proceeds will go to the Government of Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.
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