Global Business Leader Basudev P. Gautam & Nepali Congress Senior Leader Dr. Sekhar Koirala Unite on Nation-Building: Focus on AI, Organic Agriculture & Private Sector Growth

Chairman of World Merchant Holds Strategic Dialogue on Nepal’s Prosperity Through Tech, Tourism & Anti-Corruption Reforms

Key Discussion Highlights:

1. Leader’s Inspiring Journey

The senior leader shared his pivotal moment in 1970 when Nepali engineering students returning to build the “Karnali Hydroelectric Project” ignited his passion for politics. Their patriotism inspired his lifelong commitment to serving Nepal.

2. Three Pillars for Prosperity

• AI & Youth Employment: Harnessing AI to drive innovation, create jobs, and empower Nepal’s youth.
• Organic Agriculture & Religious Tourism: Prioritizing sustainable farming and spiritual tourism (e.g., Lumbini, Pashupatinath) as economic accelerators.
• Private Sector as the backbone: Advocating policies to strengthen businesses as the backbone of Nepal’s development.

3. Call for Ethical Leadership

The leader emphasized that “strong commitment, courage, determination, and pure love for the nation” are non-negotiable for political figures. He expressed deep concern over corruption stemming from a lack of vision among leaders.

4. World Merchant’s Pledge

• As Chairman, you affirmed your company’s commitment to supporting Nepal’s growth through:
• Tech Partnerships: Collaborating on AI-driven skill development for youth.
• Sustainable Investments: Backing organic agriculture and eco-tourism initiatives.
• Private Sector Advocacy: Championing policy reforms to boost business competitiveness.

Inclusive Impact Focus:

• Youth: AI training programs to curb migration and unlock local opportunities.
• Farmers :Elevating organic products for global markets.
• Marginalized Communities: Linking religious tourism to inclusive local economies.
• Businesses: Streamlining regulations to fuel entrepreneurship.

Quote from the Leader:

Nepal’s wealth lies in its people’s courage and its cultural-natural heritage. We must build systems where the private sector thrives, technology serves humanity, and leaders work selflessly.

 World Merchant’s Vision:

“We stand with Nepal to transform potential into prosperity. Our global network will invest where it matters most: its people, planet, and future.”

Closing Note:

This meeting marks a critical alignment between global business leadership and Nepal’s homegrown vision for progress—rooted in ethics, innovation, and inclusive growth.

Why this approach works:

• Balances both voices by highlighting the leader’s story and your company’s role.
• Solutions-oriented Turns policy ideas into actionable partnerships (AI training, organic exports).
• Addresses corruption constructively by focusing on leadership values.
• Inclusive framing connects each pillar (tech, agriculture, tourism) to marginalized groups.
• Global-local synergy positions World Merchant as an enabler of Nepal’s self-driven growth.