The International Conference on “Innovations in TVET for Socio-Economic Development” was organized by Diploma Engineers Association, Nepal (DEAN), Nepal, the Colombo Plan Staff College (CPSC), Philippines and the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), Nepal at the Hotel Yak and Yeti in Kathmandu.

The conference aimed to provide a platform for discussions and sharing of innovations, best practices, initiatives and successful models in TVET targeted to create contributions in the socio-economic development of the countries in the region.

H.E. Ishwor Pokhrel, the Acting Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Nepal inaugurated the conference as the Chief guest in the International Conference on Innovations in TVET for Socio-Economic Development.

The two-day, high-profile event brought together a total of 500 stakeholders of TVET such as policy makers, international organizations and institutions, administrators, educators, industry representatives, experts, advocates, professionals and enthusiasts on a common platform to discuss and exchange viewpoints on trends and innovations in TVET to effect transformation of the countries’ economies and societies.

JST Productions provided technical, creative and management assistance to DEAN.

Nepal Clearing House Limited (NCHL), a company promoted by Nepal Rastra Bank and Bank & Financial Institutions officially launched connectIPS e-Payment System, during a program organized at Soaltee Crowne Plaza. The system was officially unveiled during the program by Honorable Finance Minister Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada in presence of the distinguished guests Governor Dr. Chiranjivi Nepal, Revenue Secretary Ministry of Finance Mr. Sishir Prasad Dhungana.

connectIPS e-Payment System is a standardized single payments platform that facilitates online payment directly from/to the bank account of the customers.

The system was initially soft launched by piloting the online government revenue collection payments and online fund transfer. The service now can be availed by the customers of the member BFIs from www.connectips.com for the enrollment where they have to link their bank account(s) with one-time verification from their respective bank(s) after which they can use the system for the services including online fund transfer, government revenue payments and creditor payments.

JST Production took care of the technical and creative aspect for Nepal Clearing House.

The United Nation’s Children Fund (UNICEF) has a history of more than four decades of work in Nepal and has contributed towards many of the development strides the country has taken.

UNICEF along with The Government of Nepal, UK Aid organized a conference in partnership with organizations of people with disabilities to discuss on maximizing opportunities for the disabled and helping them meet their potential.

“Disability in Nepal: Working together for an inclusive society” was a satellite event to the Global Disability Summit which is scheduled for 28th July, 2018 in London.

The event was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister Tham Maya Thapa of Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens in the presence of Ms. Valerie Julliand, Resident Coordinator Nepal of UN , Mr. Shudarson Subedi, President of NFDN and Mr. Rurik Marsden, DFID Nepal.

Over 200 participants attended the conference which included various innovation sessions where the guests speakers shared their experiences, challenges and hopes of people with disability.

A special performance by the renowned Nepalese ensemble KUTUMBA featuring Bir Bahadur Biswakarma – a blind musician and singer – marked the end of the Global Disability Nepal on disability.