Summary report of discussions at the ANA forum 2024, Berkeley, CA “How Can the North American Nepali Diaspora Contribute to Nepal’s Economic Development?”,

Authors

Ambika P. Adhikari, Arizona State University; and, Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS), NepalFollow

Document Type

Brief

Publication Date

8-5-2024

Abstract

The ANA 2024 annual convention, organized on ANA’s 42nd founding anniversary, was held in the San Francisco Bay Area (Berkeley and Oakland) in California, where hundreds of ANA members and friends had gathered. The convention consisted of several forums, sessions, and cultural programs. As always, the convention included a Nepal-related forum “How Can the North American Nepali Diaspora Contribute to Nepal’s Economic Development?” The Forum took place from 1:30-2:30 pm on Saturday July 20, 2024. Four panelists, including the moderator, spoke at the forum. About 45-50 individuals attended the session. Guest panelist, Dr. Minendra Rijal sent a message as he was unable to attend due to flight cancellation.

The ANA forum in Berkeley explored the various challenges Nepal faces in medical, high technology, economic development, and research arenas. Panelists discussed the potential role of the North American diaspora to help in these challenges and opportunities. The forum gave continuity to the tradition of deliberations on the Nepali diaspora and Nepal-related development topics at the ANA’s annual conventions that started in Boston in 1989.

This is a summary report of the remarks and discussion at the forum and is a record of the proceedings. It provides a reference document for similar future ANA forums, and has been created for the benefit of any interested reader.

Sponsors

Association of Nepalis in the Americas (ANA)

Language

English

Publisher

Association of Nepalis in the Americas (ANA)

Recommended Citation

Adhikari, A. P (Ed.) (2024). Summary report of discussions at the forum “How Can the North American Nepali Diaspora Contribute to Nepal’s Economic Development?”. July 20, 2024. Berkeley, CA, USA. Association of Nepalis in the Americas (ANA)