UNDPNEPAL 74d ago

Nepal’s tourism story is one of resilience, reinvention, and remarkable partnerships. In this episode, sustainable tourism specialist Ms. Lisa Choegyal speaks with Mr. Dipendra Purush Dhakal, former Nepal Rashtra Bank Governor, the first Chair of the Nepal Tourism Board and former Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation; Ms. Nabina Shrestha, Poverty and Inclusion Programme Analyst for UNDP’s MEDEP program; and Ms. Shradha Shrestha, former Minister for Women, Children and Senior Citizens and former senior official at the Nepal Tourism Board, on how the sector has evolved - from early exploration to a key pillar of the national economy. The conversation explores the role of UNDP in strengthening local enterprises, promoting inclusive growth, and supporting sustainable tourism models across the country. Blending personal insights with policy perspectives, this episode traces how tourism continues to create livelihoods, empower communities, and shape Nepal’s global identity—while looking ahead to what the future demands.