On the 13th of February, 2016, TU's Center for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA) sponsored an international symposium jointly organized by CEDA and Chonnam National University's Centre for Regional Development in Kathmandu. A dozen specialists from South Korea, India, and Nepal were asked to speak about the relationship between "Social Economy, Regional Development, and Poverty Reduction." Several additional distinguished visitors from both domestic and foreign organizations attended the occasion with rapturous applause. Their presence tremendously enhanced the event.
Dr. Yuba Raj Khatiwada, the event's chief guest and vice-chair of the National Planning Commission, stated that the South Asian area is still grappling with poverty alleviation, urging the adoption of a new strategy based on mutual collaboration to combat poverty. Through the execution of the three-pillar economy idea, Nepal has embraced a strategy of inclusive social and economic growth. He went on to say that cooperatives could be a useful tool for bringing inclusive development to the grassroots.
Due to economic constraints, TU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Tirtha Khaniya said the university, which is one of the world's largest in terms of enrolment, has been unable to provide quality education. Prof. Dr. Jumong Na, Director of Chonnam National University's Center for Regional Development, stressed the importance of mutual engagement and cooperation in efforts to reduce poverty and build a regional development strategy.
Prof Dr. Ram Chandra Dhakal, Executive Director of CEDA, spoke during the opening ceremony and emphasized the importance of cooperation for the SAARC region's social economy, regional development, and poverty reduction.
Prof. Dr. Santosh Chandra Panda, Dean of South Asian University's Faculty of Economics and former director of India's Delhi School of Economics, emphasized the importance of collaborating on issues of regional development and social economy. Prof. Dr. Sudha Tripathi, TU Rector and program Chair, believes that after a thorough examination of caste, calls, and gender issues, a strategy for poverty reduction should be developed.
Dr. Ram Kumar Phuyal (Associate Professor, CEDA, TU) expressed his gratitude to all those who helped make the symposium a success in whatever way. He explained that the event brought international experiences and technical exchanges among economists, development practitioners, researchers, and policy experts, as well as highlighting the policy debate on social inclusion, entrepreneurship, labor market and employment, regional development, and poverty reduction in the regions.
The following were the presented papers;
11.30 am -1:10pmPlenary Session on: Growth versus Redistribution Debate as Strategy for Poverty Reduction: Some EvidencesPlenary Speaker: Prof. Dr. Santosh Chandra Panda, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, South Asian University, and Former Director of Delhi School of Economics, DU, New Delhi, India(Time:11.00-11.30PM)
Technical Session 1: Paper presentation
Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Padma Chandra Poudel, Tribhuvan University a) Growth and Structural Change in the South Asian Economies with Reference to India, Nepal, and Sri-LankaPaper Presentation: Prof. Dr. Manoj Kumar Agarwal, Professor at Department of Economics, Lucknow University, India (Time:11.35-12.00PM)Discussant: Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma, Former Vice-chairman of National Planning Commission, Nepal (Time: 12.00-12.15 PM)b) The Social Enterprises: Defining Its Role in the Market EconomyPaper Presentation: Prof. Dr. Sang-Ho Lee, Professor at Department of Economics, Chonnam National University, S. Korea (Time:12.15-12.40 PM)Discussant: Prof. Dr. Pitambar Rawal Chhetri, Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University (Time:12.40-12.50 PM)Floor Discussion(12.50-1.10 PM)1.10 pm- 2.10 pm Lunch
2.30 – 5.00 pm Plenary Session on: Thinking for the Poor as a Way to Enhance Academic Entrepreneurship-Plenary Speaker: Prof. Dr. Padmakumar Nair, Director, and Dean, LM Thapar School of Management, Thapar University, Punjab, India (Time:2.10-2.40 PM)
Technical Session 2; Paper presentation Chair Person: Prof. Dr. Soorya Lal Amatya, Former Rector. Tribhuvan University a. Social Inclusion Status and its Effect on Economic Growth and Poverty in NepalPaper Presentation: Prof. Dr. Ram Chandra Dhakal, Executive Director, CEDA, Tribhuvan University (Time: 2.40-3.05 PM)Discussant: Prof. Dr. Manoj Kumar Agarwal, Department of Economics, Lucknow University, India( Time:3.05-3.15PM)b. On the Efficiency of Private and State-owned Enterprises in Mixed Markets under Minimum Quality StandardsPaper Presentation: Dr. Ram Kumar Phuyal, Associate Professor, CEDA, Tribhuvan University( Time:3.15-3.40PM)Discussant: Prof. Dr. Sang-Ho Lee, Department of Economics, Chonnam National University, South Korea (Time:3.40-3.50PM)c. Development Process and Performance of Social Economy in KoreaPaper Presentation: Dr. Byeon, Jang-Seop, Research Professor, Department of Economics, Chonnam National University, South Korea (Time:3.50-4.15 PM)Discussant: Prof. Dr. Bishwambher Pyakural, Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University (Time: 4.15-4.25 PM) Floor Discussion (4.25-4.45 PM)
