NEPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2019 1 OrORGANIZERganizers CO-ORGANIZERS MoPIT CNI IBN YCNC NEPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2019 3 ABOUT CNI The confederation of Nepalese Industries based on trade competitiveness. It is an (CNI) is professionally led manufacturing organization that works in coordination with and service sector industry centered the government and other organizations apex body of the large and medium scale and is increasingly becoming involved in industrial community Nepal. Since its areas.The organization is working along establishment, CNI has been raising issues the lines of several organizations in various like the persistent economic situation developing countries and hopes to hire imbroglio, need for reforms in financial expertise as well as bilateral support in sector, strengthening of private sector’s development of the Confederation, of capabilities, streamlining of private sector’s Nepalese private sector with the theme of initiation on development agenda, double “Talking Business, Talking Change” digit growth issues and industrialization 4 NEPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2019 NEPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2019 ‘Resilient Infrastructure for Sustainable Growth’ In recent years, public funding of capital projects has increased, but huge gaps remain, of between US$77B and $136B until 2030, according to a recent CNI estimate, in just four priority sectors of energy, transport, urban development and water and sanitation. To fill this gap, there is a need to expedite Public Private Partnerships at home and attract investments from abroad. Currently 2019 available financial instruments and modalities for investment in infrastructure are not adequate. Therefore, working with thinktanks and the private Nepal has now met the technical criteria to graduate sector, the government must facilitate and assist in from UN-defined status of a Least Developed Country the development of such instruments and facilities. (LDC), and is expected to embark on this transition A rapid development of infrastructure cannot in 2021. By 2030, Nepal expects to meet almost happen without taking the private sector (local all the SDGs, and also become a lower middle- and foreign) into confidence. In many areas, income country with a respectable average per private investors have the technical, managerial capita income. These targets and the Government’s and financial clout to deliver efficient, high-quality slogan of “Prosperous Nepal – Happy Nepali” can, and cost-effective results. However, the techno- however, only be realised if the country invests financial feasibility of projects needs to be married adequately in infrastructure, and sets in motion a with a zeal for sweeping legal and economic process of capital formation and economic growth reforms spearheaded by the central government that is broadbased, jobcreating, and sustained. in coordination with its subnational counterparts. The third Nepal Infrastructure Summit, to be organized by the Confederation of Nepalese Industries (CNI), Nepal Government and YCNC as co- organizer in 11-12 September 2019, will assemble over 500 participants. It will deliberate on issues that shape incentives for investment and enable the private sector to partner for sustainable prosperity. The Summit will focus on the global and regional megatrends, including climate change, and their relevance to the local context, issues surrounding infrastructure project delivery, financing modalities, and opportunities for cross-border economic cooperation and investments. This event will consolidate and build upon the achievements of the earlier two summits held in November 2014 and February 2017 to chart a new infrastructure agenda in the age of sustainable development. NEPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2019 5 OBJECTIVES Third in a series, the Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2019 aims to: i) attract large scale private investment in areas of iii) prioritize the delivery of green, climate-resilient Nepal’s core needs and strengths; infrastructure projects that help achieve the ii) forge stronger networks and alliances in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). region for seamless connectivity and shared growth; and 6 NEPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2019 POTENTIAL PARTICIPANTS Investors, Consulting Service Providers, Builders, Thought Leaders, Government Agencies, Diplomats, Development Partners, Legislators, Non-State Actors and the Media. Why should you attend? n Nepal’s largest & most comprehensive event in n Identify new strategies and techniques for infrastructure sector organized by the private challenges and opportunities facing the sector. sector in co-operation with government. n Network with policy makers, business leaders n Learn global best practices and partnership and market experts for new partnership and strategy and policy updates through interactive gain business advantages. sessions, round table discussion & Infrastructure marketplace. NEPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2019 7 REMINISCENCES OF NEPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMITS The then Prime Minister Rt. Hon’ble PUSPA KAMAL DAHAL The then Finance Minister Rt. Hon’ble KRISHNA B. MAHARA addressing Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2017 addressing Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2017 Guest of Honour His Excellency Mr. SURESH PRABHU Guest of Honour His Excellency Mr. NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI addressing Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2017 addressing Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2014 Dignitarires at the Inaugural Session of Nepal Infrastructure Summit 2014 8 NEPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2019 PROGRAM SUMMARY 11 September 2019 12 September 2019 REGISTRATION AND RECEPTION RECEPTION BUSINESS SESSION 1 PARALLEL SESSION 1 SETTING UP THE CONTEXT: Infrastructure Outlook: Business Forum CHAIR: Hon’ble Dr. Baburam Bhattarai CHAIR: Mr. Maha Prasad Adhikari KEY NOTE: Hon’ble Prof. Dr. Puspa Raj Kadel KEY NOTE: Mr. Woochong Um PARALLEL SESSION 2 Infrastructure Marketplace TEA BREAK TEA BREAK BUSINESS SESSION 2 Infrastructure and Regional Connectivity BUSINESS SESSION 5 KEY NOTE: Dr. Swarnim Wagle Delivering Infrastructure Projects KEY NOTE: Mr. Noritada Morita CHAIR: Hon’ble Mr. Raghubir Mahaseth KEY NOTE: Prof. Dr. Govinda Raj Pokharel LUNCH KEY NOTE: H.E. Dr. Subin Pinkayan BUSINESS SESSION 3 LUNCH Infrastructure Development Policy and Financing CHAIR: Hon’ble Dr. Yubaraj Khatiwada BUSINESS SESSION 6 KEY NOTE: Mr. Jingdong Hua Creating Opportunities for Private Sector KEY NOTE: Mr. Rajan Khanal CHAIR: Dr. Ram Sharan Mahat KEY NOTE: Hon’ble Mr. Binod Chaudhary TEA BREAK KEY NOTE: To be decided BUSINESS SESSION 4 TEA BREAK Opportunites in Provinces CHAIR: Rt. Hon’ble Mr. Krishna Bahadur Mahara BUSINESS SESSION 7 Public Private Partnership for Prosperity INAUGURAL PLENARY CHAIR: Hon’ble Mr. Barshaman Pun CHIEF GUEST: Rt. Hon’ble Mr. K. P. Sharma Oli, KEY NOTE: Mr. Maha Prasad Adhikari KEY NOTE SPEECH: H.E. Dr. Han, Seung-Soo KEY NOTE: Mr. Moazzam Mekan SPECIAL ADDRESS: H.E. Raj Kumar Singh CLOSING PLENARY WELCOME DINNER CHIEF GUEST: Hon’ble Mr. Puspa Kamal Dahal RECEPTION NEPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2019 9 PROMINIENT GUESTS Rt. Hon’ble Rt. Hon’ble Hon’ble Mr. KP SHARMA OLI Mr. KRISHNA BAHADUR MAHARA Mr. PUSPA KAMAL DAHAL Prime Minister of Nepal Chairman, House of Representative Former Prime Minister of Nepal Guest of Honour Guest of Honour Hon’ble His Excellency His Excellency Union State Minister Mr. BARSHAMAN PUN Dr. HAN, SEUNG-SOO Mr. RAJ KUMAR SINGH Minister of Energy, Water Former Prime Minister Ministry of Power & Ministry Resources and Irrigation of Republic of Korea of New & Renewable Energy, of Nepal Goverment of India Hon’ble Hon’ble Hon’ble Mr. RAGHUBIR MAHASETH Mr. MATRIKA PRASAD YADAV Dr. YUBARAJ KHATIWADA Minister of Physical Infrastructure Minister of Industry, Commerce Minister of Finance and Transport of Nepal and Supplies of Nepal of Nepal 10 NEPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2019 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS (NEPALI) Hon’ble Hon’ble Dr. BABURAM BHATTARAI Prof. Dr. PUSPA RAJ KADEL Former Prime Minister of Nepal Vice Chairman of National Planning Commission Hon’ble Dr. RAM SHARAN MAHAT Mr. MAHA PRASAD ADHIKARI Mr. BINOD CHAUDHARY Former Finance Minister of Nepal CEO of President Emeritus, CNI Investment Board Nepal President, Chaudhary Group Dr. BINDU N. LOHANI Dr. SWARNIM WAGLE Former Vice President of Former Vice Chairman of Asian Development Bank National Planning Commission KEYNOTE SPEAKERS (INTERNATIONAL) His Excellency Dr. SUBIN PINKAYAN Mr. JINGDONG HUA Mr. WOOCHONG UM Former Minister of Vice President of Director General of Foreign Affairs, Thialand World Bank Group Asian Dvelopment Bank NEPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2019 11 SPECIAL SPEAKERS FROM PROVINCE Hon’ble Hon’ble Hon’ble Mr. SHER DHAN RAI Mr. LAL BABU RAUT Mr. DORMANI POUDEL Chief Minister, Province 1 Chief Minister, Province 2 Chief Minister, Province 3 Hon’ble Hon’ble Hon’ble Mr. PRITHIVI SUBBA GURUNG Mr. SHANKHAR POKHREL Mr. MAHENDRA BAHADUR SHAHI Chief Minister, Gandaki Province Chief Minister, Province 5 Chief Minister, Karnali Province Hon’ble Mr. TRILOCHAN BHATTA Chief Minister, Sudoorpashchim Province 12 NEPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT 2019 WELCOME TO NEPAL ‘VISIT NEPAL 2020’ Nepal has always been considered as one of those Nepal 2020. 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