1st April 2025, Kathmandu
A two-day training program, jointly organized by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) and the Nepal Association of Economic Journalists (NAFIJ), concluded successfully on Monday.
NRB NAFIJ Financial Journalism Training
Tulsi Prasad Ghimire, Executive Director of NRB’s Human Resource Management Department, attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest.
Speaking at the event, Ghimire emphasized the importance of trust in the financial sector. He noted that finance is more sensitive than other sectors, making accurate information crucial. “Since public trust is linked to the financial sector, journalists must focus on delivering precise information,” he said.
He reaffirmed NRB’s commitment to enhancing economic journalism. According to him, such programs strengthen journalists’ skills and help in the accurate dissemination of financial news.
Training Sessions Cover Key Financial Topics
The training took place at NRB’s Thapathali office on 30 March and 31 March. Trainers conducted six sessions covering various financial and economic issues.
On the first day, Gunakar Bhatt, Executive Director of NRB’s Economic Research Department, explained microeconomic accounts, their interrelations, Nepal’s financial structure, and key microeconomic indicators.
In the second session, NRB Deputy Director Maniraj Shrestha discussed the foreign exchange regulatory framework, licensing procedures, foreign investment, and credit policies. Later, NRB Director Satyendra Raj Subedi covered monetary sector statistics, money demand and supply, credit, bank deposits, and liquidity positions.
Second Day Focuses on Monetary Policy and Inflation
The second day featured three sessions. NRB Director Madhav Dangal led the first session, focusing on monetary policy frameworks, Nepal’s monetary policies, and financial management.
In the second session, Deputy Director Birendra Bahadur Budha explained Nepal’s external economic performance, balance of payments, and interpretation of external financial indicators. The final session, conducted by Acting Director Suman Neupane, covered inflation and its economic impact.
Former NAFIJ President Appreciates the Initiative
During the closing session, former NAFIJ President Modnath Dhakal highlighted the program’s significance. He said the training helped enhance journalists’ skills. He also thanked NRB for taking the initiative and supporting economic journalism.
The program was inaugurated by Nepal Rastra Bank Governor Maha Prasad Adhikari.
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