Nepal Corporate Social Responsibility Meet 2024

Location: Hyatt Regency, Bouddha

Duration: 1 days

Targeted Groups: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Heads, Financial Literacy Heads, Business Development Officers, Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Chief Operating Officers (COOs), Executive Management Teams

Description

The Nepal Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Meet 2024, organized by BIFCAP Nepal Pvt. Ltd., is a one-day flagship event aimed at exploring CSR's role in tackling Nepal's socio-economic challenges. Centered on the theme "Uniting Stakeholders for a Sustainable Nepal," it will bring together policymakers, business leaders, academics, and industry experts. The event features keynote speeches, panel discussions, and research presentations, fostering impactful discussions, showcasing innovative CSR practices, and inspiring partnerships aligned with sustainable development goals.

Objectives

Nepal CSR Meet 2024 aims to foster the following objectives
Facilitate collaboration among stakeholders from diverse industries to foster innovation in CSR activities and knowledge sharing.
Address critical issues by exploring solutions for environmental sustainability, healthcare inequality, and educational disparities.
Promote CSR integration by encouraging companies to embed CSR into their core business strategies for long-term, sustainable outcomes.
Showcase and replicate success by highlighting impactful CSR projects and motivating their adoption across Nepal and beyond.

Programs

Panel I: The Triple Bottom Line in Nepal: Balancing People, Planet, and Profit
Panel II: CSR Trends and Challenges: Adapting to Nepal's Evolving Socio- economic Landscape
Panel III: Promoting Education and Financial Literacy through CSR: Best Practices in Nepal
Panel IV: Harnessing Technology for CSR and Societal Transformation in Nepal
Key Note Speeches
Face To Face Interveiw

Impacts

Strengthened Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration: The event successfully brought together policymakers, business leaders, academics, and industry experts, fostering meaningful partnerships aimed at sustainable development.
Raised Awareness on Key Socio-Economic Issues: Through engaging discussions, the meet highlighted critical challenges such as plastic pollution, climate change, healthcare inequality, educational disparities, and financial literacy.
Promoted Innovative CSR Practices: The sessions showcased best practices and innovative CSR approaches, encouraging companies to adopt sustainable solutions in their operations.
Encouraged CSR Integration in Core Strategies: The event inspired businesses to incorporate CSR into their strategic plans for long-term socio-economic impact, emphasizing alignment with sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Highlighted the Role of Technology: Discussions on digital literacy and technological solutions emphasized how technology can drive transparency, equitable access, and sustainable growth in Nepal.
Boosted Financial Literacy Initiatives: The focus on financial education underscored CSR’s role in empowering communities to manage finances effectively, promoting long-term economic stability.
Inspired Youth Empowerment and Leadership: Insights from industry leaders, particularly Mr. Nirvana Chaudhary, motivated the younger generation to engage in CSR initiatives and contribute to Nepal's sustainable future.

Program Summary

The Nepal CSR Meet 2024, organized by BIFCAP Nepal, began with a warm welcome by host Ms. Sadiksha Shrestha and speeches from the CEO of BIFCAP Nepal, Mr. Manoj Regmi. The event was officially inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of Health and Population, Mr. Pradip Poudel, who symbolically watered a plant, followed by his speech on the significance of CSR. Keynote speakers Mr. Ram Bahadur Yadav, Mr. Suyog Shrestha, and Mr. Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal shared valuable insights. The event featured four engaging panel discussions: Sustainability and Climate Action – Focused on addressing plastic pollution, water recharging, and climate change, moderated by Mr. Jagdish Kharel. CSR Trends and Challenges – Discussed strategic CSR investments in rural development, agriculture, and youth entrepreneurship, moderated by Mr. Anil Keshary Shah. Financial Literacy for Empowerment – Highlighted the role of financial education in managing finances and portfolio management, moderated by Mr. Pravash Rai. Technology and Sustainable Development – Explored how digital literacy and technology can enhance transparency and bridge socio-economic gaps, moderated by Mr. Matthew H. Whiteman. The event concluded with an exclusive interview of Mr. Nirvana Chaudhary, moderated by Mr. Dil Bhusan Pathak, where Mr. Chaudhary shared insights on CSR vision, leadership, youth empowerment, and sustainability.