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Vol. XI Issue VIII - August 2009
Project Management eJournal
REGIONAL REPORT:
Project Management Update from Nepal
By Suraj Dahal
International Correspondent for PMForum & PM World Today
Kathmandu, Nepal
Priority on Peace and Reconciliation with impetus on tourism projects in Nepal
Finance Minister Mr. Surendra Pandey on July 13 th Monday unveiled the budget for the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal of USD 3.57 billion for the fiscal year 2009/10. A little more than half is allocated for development and the rest for general expenditure. The proposed expenditure is higher by 33.87 per cent than the revised estimates of the current fiscal year. It is a challenge for the incumbent government to implement the proposed programs as the past has been riddled with high political instability. No government has survived more than two years since 1991, either through internal collapse or parliamentary dissolution.
Earlier this month, a team from the World Bank concluded a periodic review of the Emergency Peace Support Project. During the visit, the team held discussions with senior Government of Nepal officials, high ranking leaders of the UCPN-Maoist, development partners supporting the peace process, and representatives of Nepali civil society.
At these meetings the World Bank reiterated its commitment to continue supporting Nepal 's peace process through the Emergency Peace Support Project. The Bank will also continue to support peace-building through the development programs it finances in Nepal .
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Suraj Dahal
Suraj Dahal is a visiting professor of project management at Kathmandu University School of Management for MBA and Kathmandu University affiliated Bachelor's Degree programs in Development Studies and Development Finance at National College . He completed his BSEE degree in electrical engineering in 1997 and MBA degree in 1999 from the University of South Alabama (USA), and is a PhD candidate on project management. Suraj has served in executive positions at prominent non profit organizations in Nepal and has implemented projects with the World Bank, Department for International Development / Enabling State Program, European Commission, Save the Children, and other international organizations. A graduate of the Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders from the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University (USA), he is also a trainer and consultant for development projects. He is currently Executive Chairman of Kathmandu Academy that offers qualifications of Cambridge University International Examinations - A Level and International Diploma in Project Management as well as ACCA. Mr. Dahal is an active advocate of the project management profession and is the founding member and General Secretary of the Project Management Association of Nepal (PMAN). Suraj Dahal can be contacted at surajdahal@pman.org.np . |
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