Business Logistics in Nepal:Opportunities for Students & Entrepreneurs | Government & Trade Insights

“The Voyage”, Podcast with Mr. Rajan Sharma.
This podcast, produced by Kathmandu University School of Management (KUSOM) Publication Club in association with the World Trade Organization (WTO) Chairs Program Nepal, features Mr. Rajan Sharma, a logistics expert and former president of the Freight Forwarder Association of Nepal.
The discussion is led by Mr. Bhanudaya Upadhaya, an MBA student at KUSOM and an active member of the Publication Club, Linked In Account:
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Mr. Sharma's Expertise : Extensive experience in international logistics and trade mechanisms.
Understanding of Nepal's export constraints.
Affiliation with business support organizations like FNCCI and CNI.
Key Discussion Topics
Constraints hindering Nepal's export potential.
Role of business support organizations in facilitating trade.
Impact of international relations on Nepal's trade.
Prospects for the startup ecosystem in logistics and exports.
Strategies to overcome challenges in trade and logistics.
Specific Issues Addressed
Bottlenecks faced by freight forwarders in Nepal.
Importance of quality standards for Nepali exports (Quality Champions program).
Effectiveness of business support organizations (FNCCI and CNI) and recommendations for improvement.
Challenges faced by startups in logistics and exports.
Measures to support women entrepreneurs and MSMEs in trade.
Impact of climate change and environmental issues on trade.
Strategies to retain talented Nepali youth in the country.
Impact of WTO membership and trade agreements on Nepal.
Challenges and opportunities of Nepal's graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status.
Nepal's competitive advantages in exports and logistics, and how to leverage them.
Effects of trade balance and balance of payments on logistics and freight sectors.
Key Takeaways
The podcast offers valuable insights into Nepal's trade and logistics challenges and opportunities.
Mr. Sharma's experience sheds light on practical solutions to improve trade efficiency.
The discussion emphasizes the importance of quality standards, supportive government policies, and a thriving startup ecosystem for boosting exports.
The podcast also aims to educate students and stakeholders about international trade intricacies and overcoming trade barriers.
Target Audience
Students in Nepal who are interested in knowing trade, business, and entrepreneurship.
Businesses and policymakers seeking to improve Nepal's trade environment.
Anyone interested in knowing the logistics and export sector of Nepal.
Overall, this podcast serves as a valuable resource for understanding Nepal's trade landscape and the strategies needed to promote economic growth through exports.
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Timestamps:
06:01 Sir's Childhood and his journey
08:50 Push to pursue MA at the age of 52
10:45 Into the world of Freight and Logistics
16:20 Major bottlenecks and hurdles and steps to overcome
20:50 The Gap between import and export and import
26:45 Role of private sector in facilitating trade
30:10 What are the major loopholes that the authorities must take into account
34:07 Why is WTO not able to penetrate Nepali Market
38:17 Is the political instability the root cause of all the problems?
41:00 When will Nepal come out of the LDC List?
43:35 Hydro Power Projects and FDIs
47:30 In which sector should we invest?
52:35 Nepal losing its human resource
57:10 Success Mantra for the Youth
01:04:10 Role of Women Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs as the backbone of the MSME Sectors
01:09:00 Role of FNCCI, CNI and other Business Support Org
01:21:00 Climate Change Issues
01:25:00 Outro and Book Recommendations

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Very informative discussion....well done sanu🎉❤

[@jenishapradhan7521]

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[@SonamSherpa-l5b]

Thanks KUSOM publication club for this episode

[@binitjoshi9670]

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[@PurviyaSabhyata]

Very insightful and informative!

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[@rekhawagle9812]

Very informative Thank you to the whole team

[@justsomestranger3526]

An amazing discussion! Very insightful..

[@RekhaWagle]

🎉

[@anjalichettri7550]

Wowwwww mero pyaro bhanuuu🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@mrsudarshangaming5538]

👌👌

[@RitaSingh-eo8kq]

Salute to the whole team

[@chandraacharya5841]

Very informative and insiteful🙏

[@Tezendra05]

Great insights into the business affairs of Nepal.🎉

[@mukundsinghchhetri6938]

Bhanu Rocks👏🏽👏🏽✊🏽

[@paritoshbikramyadav122]

This is literally 🔥 loved it

[@angtsheringsherpa8814]

so much learnings in a compact episode

[@shashwatsapkota2552]

Very very informative, Thank you so much Rajan sir.

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👏👏

[@ayushabhattarai5268]

Insightful

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