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Second Global NRN Conference » Program
7 - 9 October 2005
Pre Conference Functions:
Monday, 3 October 2005 (17 Asoj, 2062)
1000 - 1700 hrs Registration
Tuesday, 4 October 2005 (18 Asoj, 2062)
1100-1700 hrs Registration at FNCCI
Wednesday, 5 October 2005 (19 Asoj, 2062)
1100-1700 hrs Registration at FNCCI
0800 hrs. Visit to "Sunkoshi Small Hydropower" at Bara Bise followed by a picnic.
( NRN Invested Project)-
0800 -1800 hrs Calls on the leaders of political parties
0800 hrs Mr. Surya Bahadur Thapa, Rastriya Janashakti Party (at his residence, Maligaun)
0900 hrs Mr. Hridyesh Tripathi, Sadhavana Party (Anandidevi) (at Party Office, Tripureshwor)
1000 hrs Mr. Girija Prasad Koirala, Nepali Congress at his residence at Maharajgunj
1200 hrs Mr. Madhav Kumar Nepal, Communist Party of Nepal (UML) (at Party Office, Balkhu)
1400 hrs Mr. Gopal Man Sherestha, Nepali Congress (D) (at Party Office, Bansbari))
1400 - 1500 hrs Visit to Nepal Tuhura Kalyan Sangh, Kirtipur (Delegates are requested to register with the Secretariat for this visit)
1700 hrs Madhurima Phul Kumari Mahato Cultural Program (Madhurima Group has invited all NRNs for the cultural program at the Royal Nepal Academy)
Wednesday, 5 October 2005 (19 Ashoj, 2062)
1000 -1700 hrs Registration at FNCCI Secretariat
TV Discussions
(Time and Venue to be informed to the participants)
I. NRNs Coming Together Again (Image Metro)
Mr. Chandi Raj Dhakal, President, FNCCI
Mr. Bhim Udas, International Coordinator, NRN ICC (Myanmar)
Mr. Ram Thapa, Member, NRN ICC (Germany)
Mr. Prakash Pun, Member, NRN ICC (Hong Kong)
Mr. Sagar Nepal NRN ICC (Qatar)
II. NRNs on Social Issues
Mr. Ajad Shrestha, Third Vice President, FNCCI
Mr. Arun Basnet, President, Help Nepal Network, Nepal Chapter
Mr. Naresh koirala, member, NRN-ICC, Canada
Mr. Chola Nath Banjade, member, NRN-ICC, Myanmar
III. Women's Voice for Dynamic Nepal (Channel Nepal)
Ms. Chitralekha Yadav
Ms. Indra Ban, member, NRN-ICC, Australia
Ms. Ranjana Udas
Ms. Subha Rana, President, NCC-Austria
Ms. Gayatri Shrestha
Thursday, 6 October 2005 (20 Asoj, 2062)
1000 -1700 hrs Registration at FNCCI Secretariat
0800 - 1000 hrs Swyambhunath Darshan /Pashupatinath Darshan
1200 - 1400 hrs NRN-ICC meeting (Hyatt Regency)
1500 - 1800 hrs Informal get-together of NRN delegates (Hyatt Regency)
1900 hrs Welcome Dinner Hosted by HMG/N at Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza
(Coach es to leave Hayatt at 1830 hrs)
OFFICIAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Friday, 7 October 2005 (21 Ashoj, 2062)
0900 - 1200 hrs Inaugural Ceremony (Venue: BICC)
Welcome of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev by the Members of the High Level Committee
Program and Souvenir presentation to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev
National Anthem
Presentation of the Program and Badge to the VVIP by Mr. Suraj Vaidya, Convener of the Working Level Committee
Welcome song- by Anni Dolma Choyang
Welcome by the Chairman of High Level Committee and Finance Minister Hon'ble Mr. Madhukar S.J.B. Rana
Inauguration of the Conference by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev
Remarks by Dr. Upendra Mahato, President, NRN ICC
Word of thanks by Mr. Chandi Raj Dhakal, President, FNCCI
Collective audience of NRNs by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Paras Bir Bikram Shah Dev
1300 hrs Lunch
1400 -1600 hrs Plenary Session 1
Venue: BICC
Session on " Foreign Employment and its Impact on Nepali Economy"
In the Chair: Dr. Mohan M. Sainju, Vice Chairman, Poverty Alleviation Fund
Speakers:
Dr. Ganesh Gurung, Sociologist
Mr. Radhesh Pant, President, Nepal Bankers' Association
Mr. C. P. Sapkota, Member, NRN ICC (UAE)
Mr. Hit Man Gurung, NRN NCC, UK
Mr. Purushottam Ojha, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Transport Management
Floor Discussion
Closing Remarks by the Chair
1600 hrs Tea/Coffee
1630 -1800 hrs Champions of Change in Nepal
Moderator: Ms. Sadhana Shrestha
Mr. Bir B. Ghale
Ms. Lily Thapa
Mr. Shudarshon Subedi
Friday, 7 October 2005 (21 Ashoj, 2062)
1830-1930 hrs Panel Debate
Venue: BICC
Topic: Socio - Economic Transformation of Nepal : Role of NRNs
Moderator: Mr. Bhusan Dahal
In the Panel
Dr. Prakash Chandra Lohani, Former Minister of Finance
Dr. Champak Pokhrel, Member, National Planning Commission
Mr. Bhanu Prasad Acharya, Secretary, Ministry of Finance
Mr. Bharat Bahadur Thapa, Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies
Dr. Upendra Mahato, President NRN ICC
Mr. Naresh Koirala, Member, NRN ICC (Canada)
Mr. D.M. Hirachan, Treasurer, NRN ICC (Japan)
Mr. Diwakar Golchha, First Vice President, FNCCI
1930 hrs Dinner hosted by NRNs (Sponsored by Sanima Group) at Hyatt Regency
Saturday, 8 October 2005 (22 Ashoj, 2062)
0830 - 0900 hrs: Registration
Venue: Hyatt Regency
0900 - 1100 hrs Plenary Session 2
Topic: Image Building and Promotion of Nepal Abroad
In the chair: Dr. Bhekh Bahadur Thapa, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nepal
Speakers:
Mr. Karna Shakya, Chairman, KGH Group of Hotels and Resort
Mr. Dibya Hada, USA 
Dr. Kumar Basnet, NCC Japan
Mr. Kunda Dixit, Senior Journalist, Political analyst
Mr. Suresh Man Shrestha Acting Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communication
Comments by Mr. Ram Thapa, Member, NRN ICC (Germany)
Floor Discussion
Closing remarks by the Chair
1100-1300 hrs Plenary Session 3
Topic: Generating Alternative Resources for Nepal: Challenges and Opportunities
In the Chair: Mr. Bijaya Nath Bhattarai, Governor, Nepal Rastra Bank
1100-1125 hrs Presentation on "Creating a Nepal Investment Fund" by Mr. Harris Stavrinides, Financial Services General Manager, Consulco Financial Services, NRNA Consultant
1125-1150 hrs.Presentation on "Turning Nepal into an International Business Center" by Mr. Janak Basnet, Member, NRN ICC (UK)
In the Panel
Mr. Bharat Mohan Adhikari, Former Deputy Prime Ministers, CPN-UML
Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat, Former Finance Minister
Dr. Minendra Rijal, Former Advisor to the Prime Minister
Mr. Ram Binod Bhattarai, Former Secretary of Finance
Floor Discussion
Remarks by Hon'ble Dr. Roop Jyoti, Assistant Minister of Finance
Closing remarks by the Chair
1300 hrs Lunch
1430 -1700 hrs Parallel Sessions
Parallel Session A
Topic: Networking of Nepali Women Around the World (Venue: Regency Lounge - 6th Floor)
In the Chair Hon'ble Mrs Yankila Sherpa, Assistant Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation
Moderator: Mrs. Ranjana Udas, NRN ICC Member
Networking of Women Worldwide - Ms. Shubha Rana, President NCC, Austria
Nepali Women Inside and Outside of Nepal - Ms. Indra Ban Co-opted Member, NRN ICC, Australia
Women's role in Promoting Culture - Prof. Tulasi Diwasa, Culture and folklorist
Women Empowerment in Nepal - Ms. Sarita Giri, Politician Social Activist
Floor Discussion
Closing remarks by the Chair
1545-1700 hrs Sub Session II
In the Chair: Ms. Anuradha Koirala, Former Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Welfare
Moderator: Mrs. Ranjana Udas, Women Representative, NRN ICC,
Economic Opportunities for Women in Nepal - Ms. Shanti Chadha , Chairperson, FNCCI Women Entrepreneur
Development Forum
Krishna Prakash Shrestha, NRN Russia
Women's Role in Peace Building - Ms. Rita Thapa
Women's Role in Development of Nepal - Mr. Chandi Raj Dhakal, President, FNCCI
Floor Discussion
Closing remarks by the Chair
Parallel Session B
Topic: Networking of Young Nepalis (Venue: Regency 'AB')
1430 -1545 hrs Sub session I
Panel discussion "Nepali Youth The road ahead"
Moderator: Mr. Anil Chitrakar
In the Panel:
Mr. Subash Nemwang
Mr. Hridayesh Tripathi
Mr. Shashank Koirala
Mr. Mr. Bhuvan Pathak
Mr. Jiba Lammaichanne
Mr. Rajendra Mulmi
1600-1700 hrsSub Session II "Young Nepalis - The Global Perspective"
In the chair: Hon'ble Mr. Senate Shrestha - Assistant Minister, Ministry of Education and Sports
"Young Nepalis - The Global Perspective"
Mr Sagar Onta - USA
Mr Devendra Shrestha - UK
Mr Basanta Thapa - Germany
Mr. Saurabh Jyoti - NYEF
Mr. Sunit Shrestha, Thailand
Floor Discussion
Concluding Remarks by the Chair
Parallel Session C
Topic: Role of NRNs in Education and Skill Development (Venue: Regency 'C')
1430 -1530 hrs Sub Session I - Linking Nepali and Foreign Educational Institutions
In the Chair: Dr. Kedar Bhakta Mathema, Former Vice Chancellor, Tribhuvan University
Speakers:
Prof. Jagat B. K.C., Vice Chancellor Purbanchal University
Prof. Dr. Mahendra Singh, Rector, Tribhuvan University
Mr. Naresh Koirala, Member, NRN ICC (Canada
Discussion and Summing up by the Chair
1545-1700 hrs Sub Session II - Education: A Potential Area of Cooperation
In the Chair: Dr. Suresh Raj Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Kathmandu University
Presentations
Dr. Bijay KC, South Asian Institute of Management
Dr. Satish Kumar Dham (Dean) Med (Manipal)
Mr. Kush Kumar Joshi, Second Vice President, FNCCI
Discussion and Summing up by the Chair
17:15-19:00 hrs Plenary Session 4
Topic: NRN Movement and its Future
(Discussion on NRN Ordinance and presentation by NCC representative)
In the Chair: Mr. Bhim Udas, International Coordinator, NRN-ICC
Speakers: NCC Representatives: Austria, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Cyprus, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Myanmar, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, Thailand, UAE, UK)
Representatives of other remaining countries
Panelists:
Mr. Punya Prasad Neupane, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies
Mr. Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Finance
Mr. Dev K. Dangol, Vice President, NRN ICC (Middle East)
Mr. Chiranjibi Dhakal, Joint Coordinator, NRN ICC (United Kingdom)
Mr. Dev Man Hirachan, Treasurer, NRN ICC (Japan)
Mr. Suraj Vaidya, Coordinator of Working Group
Closing remarks by the Chair
1930 hrs Dinner hosted by FNCCI at Radisson
Sunday, 9th October 2005 (23 Ashoj, 2062)
0900- 1100 hrs Plenary Session 5
Topic: Contributing to the peace building process
In the Chair: Nayan Bahadur Khatri, Chairman, National Human Rights Commission
Speakers:
Prof. Surya P Subedi (UK)
Mr.Sharda J. Thapa (USA)
Mr. Padma Ratna Tuladhar
Mr. Padma Jyoti, Nepal Business Initiative
Ms. Durga Pokhrel
Mr. Bidhyadhar Mallik, Secretary, Peace Secretariat, HMG/N
1115-1400 hrs Annual General Meeting of Non Resident Nepali Association
1400-1500 hrs Lunch
1500-1615 hrs Valedictory Session
Address by Chairman of High Level Committee and Finance Minister Hon'ble Mr. Madhukar S.J.B. Rana,
Report of the conference by Mr. Sanjay Shah, Moderator
Remarks by NRN-ICC
Concluding Remarks and Words of thanks by Mr. Suraj Vaidya, Coordinator of the Working Group
1615 hrs Continuation of Annual General Meeting of Non Resident Nepali Association
(Continuation of the discussion on Ordinance, NRNA Constitution, Election of ICC)
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