IME Migration and Remit Summit 2021

The IME Migration and Remit Summit 2021, held on December 29 in Kathmandu, brought together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the critical role of migration and remittances in Nepal's socio-economic landscape. The summit addressed challenges faced by migrant workers, the need for safer migration pathways, and strategies to channel remittances into productive sectors. Discussions emphasized the importance of incentivizing formal remittance channels and enhancing financial literacy among migrant communities. The event underscored the necessity for collaborative efforts to harness migration and remittances for sustainable national development.

Our Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Narayan Khadka

Dr. Narayan Khadka

Nepal's Minister for Foreign Affairs

Dr. Ganesh Gurung

Dr. Ganesh Gurung

Labour Migration Expert

Session 1

An ardous journey to foreign lands

Dipak Kafle

Dipak Kafle

Director General, Department of Foreign Employment.

Uday Raj Pandey

Uday Raj Pandey

Former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Malaysia.

Dr. Meena Poudel

Dr. Meena Poudel

Migration Researcher

Rohan Gurung

Rohan Gurung

Former Chairperson, Nepal Association of Foreign Employment Agencies.

Devendra Bhattarai

Devendra Bhattarai

Journalist, Writer moderator