Overview
The Nepal Institute for Policy Research (NIPoRe) hosted the institute’s flagship Coffee Session with Hon’ble Udaya Shumsher Rana on 15 July 2024 at the NIPoRe Conference Room. The speaker delved into Nepal’s economic diplomacy, shedding light on its strategic priorities to strengthen its global presence.
About the Speaker
Hon’ble Udaya Shumsher Rana is a member of the House of Representatives representing the Nepali Congress. He is also a member of the International Relations and Tourism Committee in the HoR. Previously, he served as the Minister of State for Finance from 2017 to 2018. He was the president of Nepal Tarun Dal, a sister organization and youth organization of the Nepali Congress, from 2012 to 2017. He is currently a member of the Nepali Congress’s Central Working Committee. In addition to his political roles, he has been actively engaged in various initiatives to empower young people and foster economic development. His tenure at Nepal Tarun Dal was marked by significant efforts to mobilize youth participation in politics and promote leadership skills among young activists. Known for his dynamic approach and commitment to public service, Rana has also been involved in numerous community development projects, focusing on education, healthcare, and infrastructure improvements.
About NIPoRe Coffee Sessions
NIPoRe Coffee Sessions are semi-formal and interactive in-house discussion sessions designed to bring together senior policymakers across the globe to discuss crucial policy issues from Nepal. The aim is to bridge the gap between research, policy-making, and practice, encourage young minds to engage in various aspects of public policy-making, and foster in-depth dialogues on high-priority policy areas. The participants are NIPoRe’s friends and staff, a group of young researchers and students keen to understand how policies are made in Nepal. For each session, we invite a guest speaker, a prominent policymaker, who speaks on an agreed-upon topic for about 15 minutes. The rest of the session then evolves into an open discussion forum (limited by the general theme of the session), moderated by a NIPoRe staff. Participation is invite-only.
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