About The Convention

The 1st NRN Global Knowledge Convention Will Be Held In Kathmandu, Nepal From 12 To 14 October 2018. The Convention Is Organized By The Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) In Partnership With The Government Of Nepal (GoN). Nepal’s Education And Research Institutes, Private Sectors And Various Stakeholders Are The Convention Supporters. The Convention Aims To Bring Together Experts Of Various Disciplines From Nepal And Nepali Diaspora And Explore Nepal’s Needs For Expert Assistance To Help The Country Move Towards Knowledge-Based Economy. The Rt. Honorable Prime Minister Of Nepal Mr KP Sharma Oli Is Scheduled To Inaugurate The Convention On 12 October.

Objectives

Discuss GoN’s Science And Technology Policies, And Ways To Update Them For Encouraging Global Knowledge Investment. Understand Nepal’s Science And Technology State-Of-The-Art, And Identify Knowledge Gap In Comparison To Nation’s Developmental Aspirations. Identify Expertise Pools In Diaspora Community, And Explore Modalities Of Transferring Such Expertise To Address Nepal’s Needs. Enhance Nation’s Confidence By Aligning Diaspora’s Skill, Knowledge And Innovation To Development Projects Of National Priorities.