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Guest speaker - FOREIGN service institute (FSI), u.s. department of state
Guest speaker - FOREIGN service institute (FSI), u.s. department of state
Delivered 10th Guest Lecture on "Economy of Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka" for US Department of State Officials.
At FSI Training Center
Presenter - Loughborough Institute of Advanced Studies
Presenter - Loughborough Institute of Advanced Studies
Presented at the Institute of Advanced Studies, University of Loughborough, as part of the conference Geopolitics of South Asia’s Non-Nuclear 5.
My presentation focused on the Economy of Nepal within the broader Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal (BBIN) Initiative, exploring the economic dynamics, opportunities, and constraints of regional cooperation.
Moderator - Nepal's ldc graduation Plans AND PROVINCIAL COMPETITIVENESS
Moderator - Nepal's ldc graduation Plans AND PROVINCIAL COMPETITIVENESS
Nepal Competitiveness Index 2025 | Nepal's LDC Graduation Plans and Provincial Competitiveness
This session features panelists from the Swiss Embassy, Coca-Cola (Bottlers Nepal Limited), International Labour Organization (ILO), and Asian Development Bank (ADB), who share how their institutions are planning for the post-LDC 2026 landscape. The discussion covers strategies on governance, workforce development, digital transformation, and sustainable financing to support Nepal’s smooth and inclusive graduation.
Copyright © 2025, Nepal Institute for Policy Research (NIPoRe) and Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.
Moderator: Nischal Dhungel
Panelists: Jan Hansen (ADB), Cécile Rivière (Embassy of Switzerland, Kathmandu), Sneh Rajbhandari (Coca-Cola), Prakash Sharma (ILO Nepal)
CONFERENCE - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ICSD) 2022
CONFERENCE - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ICSD) 2022
At the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) 2022 on September 20, 2022, I presented a poster titled “Gender Inequalities in the Allocation of Time to Household Production in Nepal.”
I presented how household labor is divided between men and women, uncovering significant disparities in time allocation. The research shed light on the social and economic implications of unequal household responsibilities, particularly in the context of Nepal.
CONFERENCE - 19th Annual Himalayan Policy Research Conference (HPRC)
CONFERENCE - 19th Annual Himalayan Policy Research Conference (HPRC)
At the 19th Annual Himalayan Policy Research Conference (HPRC) on December 8, 2024, I co-presented a paper with Siddhartha Rayamajhi and Pradhyumna Wagle on the "Determinants of Female Labor Force Participation in Nepal."
Our research highlighted the socio-economic, demographic, and institutional factors that shape women’s participation in the workforce. The presentation sparked insightful discussions on the barriers women face and the policy interventions needed to create more inclusive labor markets in Nepal.
pANEL SPEAKER - Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOE)
pANEL SPEAKER - Kathmandu University School of Education (KUSOE)
The seminar brought together diverse perspectives and fostered meaningful dialogue on a critical issue shaping Nepal’s education and development landscape. Contributed to such an important conversation on student migration for Nepal.
PS: Just a small note - my surname is Dhungel, not Dhungana, slight mistake on the poster.
Knowledge series - NEPAL ECONOMIC FORUM
Knowledge series - NEPAL ECONOMIC FORUM
Shared my professional journey at the Knowledge Series hosted by Nepal Economic Forum (NEF) and engage with young fellows and interns. It was inspiring to exchange ideas, reflect on my career beginnings at NEF, and connect with the next generation of professionals.
Photo Credit: NEF Team
PODS (PODCAST) BY Policy Entrepreneurs Inc. (pei)
PODS (PODCAST) BY Policy Entrepreneurs Inc. (pei)
In this episode, Aslesh and Nischal dive into Nepal's first-ever sovereign credit rating and what it means for the nation’s bold economic future as it gears up to graduate from LDC status. They break down its implications on foreign investments, business opportunities, and more. From hydropower to tourism, they explore the sectors ready to thrive and the reforms needed to keep the momentum going.
Speaker: Nischal Dhungel
Moderator: Aslesh Shrestha, PEI
Speaker at Ujyaalo Radio program
Speaker at Ujyaalo Radio program
This episode of Artha Vishesh (Economic Special) on Ujyaalo Radio Network explores the impacts of climate change on Nepal’s economy. The discussion addresses why Nepal’s position in carbon trading and climate finance has remained weak, and what this means for the country’s economic future.
Speaker: Nischal Dhungel on Climate Finance and Carbon Trading in the context of Nepal.
Moderator: Arjun Pokhrel, Ujyaalo Radio Network
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