The World Bank Vice President for South Asia Philippe Le Houérou his concluded a four day official visit to Nepal on Friday.
World Bank Vice President During his visit Mr. Le Houérou discussed the government’s development priorities with the Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, including opportunities, challenges and areas of potential collaboration. He also met with the Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat and senior officials of the Government of Nepal including the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, the Vice Chairman of the National Planning Commission, the Chief Secretary and the Finance Secretary.
In these meetings Le Houérou welcomed the government’s renewed focus on economic reforms. He reaffirmed the Bank’s willingness to help Nepal scale up its development efforts and improve the delivery of public services. He noted that the World Bank Group is currently developing a partnership strategy for Nepal for the first time in six years.
“I believe we are at the beginning of a very productive period in Nepal,” said Le Houérou. “My conversations have been very energizing and I am reassured that our new strategy is fully aligned with the priorities of the new government which is mandated to implement economic reforms and to deliver to its citizens. The strategy will reflect the vision of Nepal’s leaders and signal that the country has passed the phase of uncertainty.”
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World Bank Vice President During his visit Mr. Le Houérou discussed the government’s development priorities with the Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, including opportunities, challenges and areas of potential collaboration. He also met with the Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat and senior officials of the Government of Nepal including the Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, the Vice Chairman of the National Planning Commission, the Chief Secretary and the Finance Secretary.
In these meetings Le Houérou welcomed the government’s renewed focus on economic reforms. He reaffirmed the Bank’s willingness to help Nepal scale up its development efforts and improve the delivery of public services. He noted that the World Bank Group is currently developing a partnership strategy for Nepal for the first time in six years.
“I believe we are at the beginning of a very productive period in Nepal,” said Le Houérou. “My conversations have been very energizing and I am reassured that our new strategy is fully aligned with the priorities of the new government which is mandated to implement economic reforms and to deliver to its citizens. The strategy will reflect the vision of Nepal’s leaders and signal that the country has passed the phase of uncertainty.”
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