Kathmandu: The Management Association of Nepal (MAN) recently organized a high-level consultative session focused on a comprehensive analysis of the FY 2026/27 budget and a pre-policy discussion regarding the upcoming monetary roadmap.
Centered on the theme of achieving results-oriented economic development through effective budget implementation and a balanced monetary framework, the event was presided over by MAN President Hema Kumari Adhikari. The Deputy Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, Kiran Pandit, attended as the chief guest, highlighting the central bank’s commitment to incorporating diverse expert perspectives into its policy formulation.
The first session of the program explored the intricacies of economic policy, structural reforms, and resource mobilization.
Following a welcome address by MAN member Jiban Kumar Katulal, the session was moderated by the association’s Second Vice-President, Krishna Acharya. A distinguished panel featuring former Finance Ministers Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat, Surendra Pandey, and Barshaman Pun, along with Member of Parliament Leema Adhikari, shared critical insights and suggestions. The speakers emphasized the need for policy coherence between fiscal and monetary measures to address the current challenges facing the national economy.
The second session, titled “Direction and Perspective of the Upcoming Monetary Policy,” shifted the focus toward technical financial strategies. After introductory remarks by General Secretary Indra Kumar Shrestha, the former Vice-Chairman of the National Planning Commission, Dr Prakash Shrestha, presented a detailed working paper. The discussion was further enriched by the expert commentary of Nar Bahadur Thapa, a former Executive Director of Nepal Rastra Bank, and veteran former banker Anal Raj Bhattarai, both of whom provided practical recommendations for maintaining financial stability and fostering a conducive environment for investment.
In her closing remarks, MAN President Hema Kumari Adhikari expressed gratitude to the chief guest and all participants for their valuable contributions. She announced that the association would compile all suggestions and expert opinions gathered during the forum into a formal document to be submitted to the Government of Nepal and Nepal Rastra Bank. This annual event serves as a vital platform for stakeholders to influence the central bank’s strategy, ensuring that the forthcoming monetary policy is robust, inclusive, and capable of driving the nation’s economic goals.
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