To understand Nepali economy it is important to talk about its successes [however few] as well as its failures [however numerous]. While myopic perspective of "khattam cha" (it sucks) is omnipotent, we should also recognize the potentials and take a positive stance. We have blamed everyone except ourselves: The government is corrupt; bureaucracy - inefficient; donors - what do they care; private sector – vested interest; civil society – absolutely dumb; etc. in relegating Nepali economy to where it stands today. But, have we ever stopped to think or engaged in a dialogue about what our own roles are or should be? To be sure, neither the political system nor the modus operandi of the policy makers and business people are likely to change [right away], but may be we can look within the existing framework for some opportunities today.
Speaker: Sujeev Shakya
Mr. Sujeev Shakya is vice president for corporate affairs and business development of Soaltee Group, one of Nepal’s largest business groups. He is a Hubert Humphrey Fellow at Boston University honing his skills in strategy implementation and exploring greater roles for the private sector in economic development, specifically for countries like Nepal. Mr. Shakya has published articles on business and economic issues, including a piece in a compendium of essays entitled State of Nepal. Mr. Shakya is also a contributing columnist to the Nepali Times, Nepal’s leading weekly newspaper.
Date: February 27, 2003 THURSDAY
Time: 7:15-9:00 PM
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