Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC) today held its 72nd annual general meeting (AGM).
Addressing the inaugural session of the AGM of NCC, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said the government is committed to resolving present problems seen in the country’s economy and vigorously working to resolve them. He asserted that the government wanted the same level of support from the private sector for economic reforms.
“The contribution of the private sector is important in running the nation’s economy. Two-thirds of the total investment is from the private sector. The private sector has been playing a progressive role in the supply of essential goods and services as well as in increasing productivity and employment,” the Prime Minister said, highlighting the contribution of the private sector.
He stated that the three tiers of the government too have been forging coordination with the private sector while formulating their plans and policies. The private sector has a significant role in achieving Nepal’s goal of graduating from a least developed country by 2026 and the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030, he added.
PM Dahal stressed the prioritisation of the areas of investment now as significant progress is seen in various sectors related to the economy in recent years. “The multi-dimensional poverty is decreasing. A significant progress has been made in the education sector, gender empowerment, drinking water facilities and access to power, among other sectors. Now is the time to ramp up and prioritise the sector-wise investment,” he said.
