Kumari Bank Partners with HELVETAS Nepal to Advance Green Economy Enterprises
20th August 2026, Kathmandu
Kumari Bank Limited has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation Nepal.
Kumari Bank Partners HELVETAS Nepal
The MoU was signed to expand financial access and enterprise development support for micro-entrepreneurs, farmers, youth-led businesses, and other stakeholders within Nepal’s emerging green economy.
Key Features of the Strategic Partnership
Agreement Signing: The MoU was formally signed by Chandan Karki, Chief Marketing and Investment Officer of Kumari Bank Limited, and Maneesh Pradhan, Country Director of HELVETAS Nepal.
Core Focus: Combining HELVETAS Nepal’s expertise in inclusive economic development and value-chain strengthening with the financial capabilities and nationwide reach of Kumari Bank.
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Target Beneficiaries: Micro-entrepreneurs, smallholder farmers, youth-led enterprises, and businesses advancing green solutions.
Main Objectives: Enhancing value-chain financing, building management and financial capabilities of small enterprises, and creating sustainable drivers for employment and climate resilience.
Leadership Insights
Arpan Paudel, Head of Sustainable Banking at Kumari Bank Limited, highlighted that linking financial access with enterprise development is essential to accelerating green economic growth. He noted that the partnership aims to make sustainable finance accessible to local businesses, helping transform promising green enterprises into key contributors to employment, innovation, and long-term economic resilience.
Kumari Bank Infrastructure Overview
Kumari Bank will leverage its nationwide operational footprint to scale these initiatives across targeted communities:
- 279 Branches
- 296 ATMs
- 41 Extension Counters
- 40 Branchless Banking Units
- Over 1,233 POS Terminals
- Digital, mobile banking, and international Visa card solutions
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