KATHMANDU – In a strong push to revitalize Nepal’s sluggish economy, prominent business leaders and rising entrepreneurs have made a collective appeal for a significant surge in youth-targeted investments. Speaking at a youth entrepreneurship development and networking forum organized by the Nepal Youth Chamber under the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC), participants emphasized that fostering a robust startup ecosystem and reforming the current business climate are absolutely critical for driving domestic job creation and broader economic recovery. NCC President Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal underscored the necessity of strategic capacity building for the next generation of business leaders, highlighting the global shift toward sustainability and urging young innovators to position themselves at the forefront of the emerging green economy to ensure long-term national financial stability.
Echoing this sentiment, Rajesh Kazi Shrestha, former NCC President and Coordinator of the NCC Diamond Jubilee Main Celebration Committee, encouraged attendees to break away from traditional business models and embrace bold ideas, noting that while the business landscape naturally involves risk, its positive impact on manufacturing and employment is indispensable. Shrestha also suggested that local entrepreneurs forge deeper alliances with international youth business networks to channel modern technology and global corporate practices into Nepal. Adding to the call for action, Immediate Past President Rajendra Malla advised young entrepreneurs to strategically pinpoint sectors with high national potential and fully utilize existing government policy incentives to convert creative concepts into scalable enterprises.
Meanwhile, Nepal Youth Chamber Chairperson Dipesh Ratna Tuladhar expanded on the internal foundation of business success, stating that sustainable enterprises are built on groundbreaking ideas, capable teams, and accountable leadership. He committed the Chamber to expanding networking avenues and training programs while urging broader society to show greater trust and respect toward youth-led ventures. Despite the forward-looking optimism, the event did not shy away from current financial bottlenecks. Senior Chamber officials, including Co-chairperson Kashyap Shakya, General Secretary Neha Shrestha Amatya, and Treasurer Skand Amatya, voiced sharp concerns regarding the ongoing economic downturn, tight liquidity, and dwindling private sector investment. They concluded with a direct appeal to the government, urging policymakers to implement transparent entrepreneurship policies, streamline access to capital, and cultivate a secure, investment-friendly climate to fully restore business confidence across the country.
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