Stakeholders Highlighted Key Sectors for Economic Growth in Karnali Province

Hriti Foundation has conducted an interaction program focused on the economic growth of Karnali Province on August 9 in Birendranagar, Surkhet. The event aimed to explore potential sectors for economic development in the region.

The program was organized under the ‘Shine Karnali: Strengthening Economic Governance in Economic Sector’ project, which is supported by Subnational Governance Program (SNGP). Subnational Governance Program is an Australian Aid initiative implemented by The Asia Foundation.

The event began with an introduction to the ‘Shine Karnali’ project, followed by an open discussion session. The session started with an overview of the current economic status of Karnali Province, leading to a vibrant exchange of diverse views and opinions on prioritizing sectors for economic growth in the province.

Participants in the discussion emphasized the need to prioritize specific sectors within Karnali Province’s economic framework. They highlighted that the more precise and prioritized the policies and programs are, the more successful they will be. The program saw participation from key officials of the Karnali Provincial Government, representatives from the private sector, civil society members, and journalists specializing in economic affairs.