UNDPNEPAL 82d ago

In this episode, UNDP’s Resident Representative for Nepal Kyoko Yokosuka speaks with Ms. Lalita Thapa, UNDP’s former Assistant Resident Representative (retired) and Mr. Jagadish Pokharel, former National Planning Commission Vice Chair, to reflect on the early years that shaped the country’s development trajectory. From the role of national planning to the evolution of international cooperation, the conversation traces how key institutions, policies, and partnerships were built over time. It also highlights UNDP’s longstanding support in strengthening governance, planning systems, and capacity across sectors. Blending firsthand experience with historical perspective, this episode offers a compelling look at how Nepal’s development foundations were laid - and what they continue to mean today.