David Sislen (@worldbanknepal) 's Twitter Profile
David Sislen

@worldbanknepal

@WorldBank Country Division Director for #Maldives, #Nepal and #SriLanka.

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linkhttps://www.worldbank.org/en/country/nepal calendar_today20-03-2019 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.

A privilege to speak at the inaugural <a href="/S_Sambaad/">Sagarmatha Sambaad</a>! 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.
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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.

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

World Bank VP for South Asia <a href="/MartinRaiser/">Martin Raiser</a> wrapped up his visit to #Nepal today. In his engagements at <a href="/S_Sambaad/">Sagarmatha Sambaad</a> 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.
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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

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, <a href="/WBG_IDA/">IDA - World Bank</a> is helping boost female labor force participation &amp; inclusion in the sector.
➡️ wrld.bg/Jg3b50SBgzM
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An effective environment & social system can help identify project risks & impacts, inform the design of mitigation measures & monitor implementation. Learn how World Bank-financed projects are adhering to this framework in #Nepal. ▶️ wrld.bg/KqvZ50SAfln

An effective environment &amp; social system can help identify project risks &amp; impacts, inform the design of mitigation measures &amp; monitor implementation. 
Learn how World Bank-financed projects are adhering to this framework in #Nepal. 
▶️ wrld.bg/KqvZ50SAfln
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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

The World Bank is supporting #Nepal to build resilience through employment services &amp; opportunities. We invite you to read the stories of change fostered by the <a href="/WBG_IDA/">IDA - World Bank</a>-supported Youth Employment Transformation Initiative Project. 
➡️ wrld.bg/BfkG50Sy7sS
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Nirmala, from Ilam In Nepal, wants to save as much as she can for her children’s future. The World Bank’s support in delivering social security allowance into bank accounts in Nepal is helping her family in this journey. ➡️  wrld.bg/430v50VWjJE

Nirmala, from Ilam In Nepal, wants to save as much as she can for her children’s future. 
The World Bank’s support in delivering social security allowance into bank accounts in Nepal is helping her family in this journey.
➡️  wrld.bg/430v50VWjJE
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Nepal has achieved historic poverty reduction, driven by remittances. To boost growth and job creation, #Nepal must focus on sectors such as exports, hydropower and digital development while making the most of migration. Learn more: youtu.be/qDmL6D7miQs #NepalCEM

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#SouthAsia is home to 9 out of 10 most air polluted cities globally. It is also the second largest contributor of solid waste. We need #innovative solutions for air pollution & plastic waste management. Hear about some inspiring ideas on June 04, 8 am et wrld.bg/Fa7h50W1fl4

#SouthAsia is home to 9 out of 10 most air polluted cities globally. It is also the second largest contributor of solid waste. We need #innovative solutions for air pollution &amp; plastic waste management.  
Hear about some inspiring ideas on June 04, 8 am et wrld.bg/Fa7h50W1fl4
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News: The World Bank has approved two projects totaling $257 million aimed at enhancing electricity distribution services and improving irrigation services to boost agricultural productivity in #Nepal. Read more here: worldbank.org/en/news/press-…

News: The World Bank has approved two projects totaling $257 million aimed at enhancing electricity distribution services and improving irrigation services to boost agricultural productivity in #Nepal.
Read more here: worldbank.org/en/news/press-…
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News: The World Bank Group announces its 🆕Country Partnership Framework for Nepal. The 7-year framework will focus on creating jobs and building resilience to natural disasters in #Nepal. Read more here: wrld.bg/78Gm50W35uN

News: The World Bank Group announces its 🆕Country Partnership Framework for Nepal. The 7-year framework will focus on creating jobs and building resilience to natural disasters in #Nepal.
Read more here: wrld.bg/78Gm50W35uN
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The upgraded Narayanghat-Mugling road has helped significantly reduce travel time, improving trade efficiencies in #Nepal. The World Bank supported its upgradation including the stabilization of over 100 slopes. ➡️ wrld.bg/wkNS50W3hjV

The upgraded Narayanghat-Mugling road has helped significantly reduce travel time, improving trade efficiencies in #Nepal. The World Bank supported its upgradation including the stabilization of over 100 slopes. 
➡️ wrld.bg/wkNS50W3hjV
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🆕JUST LAUNCHED: The @Worldbank's new report shows how #SouthAsia can adapt to unpredictable and live-threatening weather patterns. With 90% of the population at risk from extreme heat by 2030, action is urgent. Read more: wrld.bg/BNfb50W3Rxc

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The World Bank Group’s new 7-year Country Partnership Framework for #Nepal will prioritize policy reforms for growth, tourism, digital connectivity, and integrated urban development as engines of growth & job creation. Read more: wrld.bg/lXLo50W35v8

The World Bank Group’s new 7-year Country Partnership Framework for #Nepal will prioritize policy reforms for growth, tourism, digital connectivity, and integrated urban development as engines of growth &amp; job creation.
Read more: wrld.bg/lXLo50W35v8
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Music is a powerful language for change. On #WorldEnvironmentDay Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej & global artists are collaborating with the World Bank’s #EndAirPollution in South Asia campaign to call for clean air and blue skies. Learn more: worldbank.org/en/who-we-are/…

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26 artworks in 25 minutes! #Throwback to ‘Where’s My Blue Sky?’ Live Art Challenge, in which young Nepali artists turned their canvases into compelling statements against air pollution. On World Environment Day and every day, let's champion clean air in #Nepal!

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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

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 <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> report looks at how they can better prepare. Read more in <a href="/MartinRaiser/">Martin Raiser</a>'s blog: wrld.bg/zOwW50W3xAT
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Join us LIVE for the launch of the World Bank Group’s new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for #Nepal. Hear from our speakers on how the CPF will support Nepal’s development goals over the next seven years. 📅 June 13, 2025 🕜 11:30 am (NPT)

Join us LIVE for the launch of the World Bank Group’s new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for #Nepal. Hear from our speakers on how the CPF will support Nepal’s development goals over the next seven years.
📅 June 13, 2025
🕜 11:30 am (NPT)
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Through an innovative blended finance model, the Nepal Livestock Sector Innovation Project mobilized around US$18.6 million in private investments & boosted productivity and opportunities in the sector. Click to learn more about the project’s results: wrld.bg/WGI650W5hf6

Through an innovative blended finance model, the Nepal Livestock Sector Innovation Project mobilized around US$18.6 million in private investments &amp; boosted productivity and opportunities in the sector. 
Click to learn more about the project’s results: wrld.bg/WGI650W5hf6
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Through the World Bank Group’s🆕Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Nepal, we are excited to embark on a new era of partnerships for the country’s prosperous & sustainable future. Join us LIVE on June 13 as we launch the CPF alongside our partners & stakeholders.

Through the World Bank Group’s🆕Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Nepal, we are excited to embark on a new era of partnerships for the country’s prosperous &amp; sustainable future.
Join us LIVE on June 13 as we launch the CPF alongside our partners &amp; stakeholders.