
David Sislen
@worldbanknepal
@WorldBank Country Division Director for #Maldives, #Nepal and #SriLanka.
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https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/nepal 20-03-2019 04:33:44
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A privilege to speak at the inaugural Sagarmatha Sambaad! Nepal is on the frontline of the climate crisis in a region highly vulnerable to its impacts. Yet resilience shines through with 4 out of 5 households in #SouthAsia taking measures to adapt.


Pleased to meet with Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba to discuss regional trade, reforms to promote private investment & how Nepal can access technologies to boost resilience. I look forward to strengthening our partnership to support #Nepal's sustainable growth.


World Bank VP for South Asia Martin Raiser wrapped up his visit to #Nepal today. In his engagements at Sagarmatha Sambaad and with the govt and partners, he emphasized the World Bank’s commitment to support Nepal’s sustainable growth, with jobs and resilience as key priorities.


In #Nepal only 3.5% of the people employed in the transport sector are women. As the largest source of financing in #Nepal’s transport sector, IDA - World Bank is helping boost female labor force participation & inclusion in the sector. ➡️ wrld.bg/Jg3b50SBgzM



The World Bank is supporting #Nepal to build resilience through employment services & opportunities. We invite you to read the stories of change fostered by the IDA - World Bank-supported Youth Employment Transformation Initiative Project. ➡️ wrld.bg/BfkG50Sy7sS












Extreme heat and sudden floods are now regular threats in #SouthAsia. As weather shocks grow more unpredictable, many are adapting but with limited tools. A new World Bank report looks at how they can better prepare. Read more in Martin Raiser's blog: wrld.bg/zOwW50W3xAT



