Tag: World Bank
Upper Arun Hydropower Project Moves Ahead with Production Permit
Kathmandu: The 1,063 MW Upper Arun Hydroelectric Project, which is being developed by Upper Arun Hydro-Electric Limited, a subsidiary company of the Nepal Electricity...
AmCham Nepal Showcases Hydro-Powered Digital Future in Washington Mission
KATHMANDU, APRIL 19- American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal) has concluded its "Washington Door Knock" mission, pitching Nepal as a potential hub...
Energy Minister Shrestha Accelerates Reforms and Service Delivery in First Two...
Kathmandu: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has accelerated initiatives focused on policy reform, good governance, and service delivery within...
Nepal Receives World Bank Support for Clean Air Project
Kathmandu, March 11: The World Bank has extended support to Nepal’s Clean Air and Prosperity Project to reduce air pollution from industries and strengthen...
Major Boost to Bhutan’s Energy Sector: World Bank Funds Dorjilung Project
The World Bank Group has announced a package of USD 815 million for the construction of Bhutan’s largest hydropower project, the Dorjilung Hydropower Project....
Hydropower Project Issues Must Be Resolved Through Coordination and Consensus: Minister...
Kathmandu: Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Kulman Ghising has stated that issues related to private land, forest areas, and local communities that...
NEA to Issue Rs 20 Billion Energy Bonds for Major Hydropower...
Kathmandu: The board of directors of the Nepal Electricity Authority has decided to issue energy bonds worth 20 billion rupees. The meeting held yesterday...
Singapore President Urges Nepal to Invest in Human Capital, Infrastructure, and...
Finance Minister Rameshore Prasad Khanal has met with the President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, on the sidelines of the World Bank Group's annual meeting...
Ethiopia Inaugurates Africa’s Larges Hydroelectric Dam
Ethiopia officially inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, a project that will provide energy to millions of Ethiopians while deepening a rift with...
World Bank approves USD 257 million loan to Nepal
The World Bank (WB) has approved a loan totaling $257 million aimed at enhancing electricity distribution services and improving irrigation services to boost agricultural...
