Development economist with a passion for policy, politics, and society. ETH Zurich (PhD) Oxford (MSc) and Duke (BSc) alumnus.
Joined September 2014
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In today’s TKP, I draw attention to Nepal’s burgeoning debt burden and discuss how impulsive decision-making and imprudent policy choices are adding to our long-run fiscal woes.
Keen to receive feedback!
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माननीय अर्थमन्त्री डा. स्वर्णिम वाग्ले TIME100 Climate 2026: विश्वका १०० प्रभावशाली जलवायु व्यक्तित्वको सूचीमा
१०३ वर्षको विरासत बोकेको विख्यात TIME को TIME100 Climate सूचीमा यस वर्ष (२०२६) नेपालका माननीय अर्थमन्त्री डा. स्वर्णिम वाग्ले छानिनुभएको छ । विगत २८ वर्षदेखि दिगो आर्थिक विकासको क्षेत्रमा अध्येता, नीति निर्माता र निर्वाचित राजनीतिज्ञका रूपमा क्रियाशील डा. वाग्लेले रसुवा-भोटेकोशी बाढीपश्चात् (१) जलवायु न्यायका लागि विश्व मञ्चहरूमा गर्नुभएको पैरवी, (२) जलवायु वित्तका लागि पहल र स्रोत व्यवस्थापन एवं (३) अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय प्रणालीगत सुधारबारे राख्नुभएका विचार उल्लेखनीय रहेका छन् । सम्पूर्ण सूचीमा समावेश एक मात्र अर्थमन्त्री उहाँ हुनुहुन्छ ।
सूचीकृत अन्य नेतामा संयुक्त राष्ट्रसंघका महासचिव एन्टोनियो गुटेरेस, बेलायती राजकुमार विलियम, युरोपेली आयोगकी अध्यक्ष उर्सला भन डर लेयन लगायत हुनुहुन्छ ।
#TIME100Climate #अर्थमन्त्रालय #नेपालसरकार
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Nepal and the @WorldBank have partnered to develop a Catastrophe (CAT) Bond to strengthen financial resilience against earthquake risks.
अर्थमन्त्रीज्यूसँग अर्थपूर्ण भेट।
पछिल्ला केही हप्ताका बीच एडीबीका अध्यक्ष मसतो कन्दा, भारतीय अर्थमन्त्री निर्मला सीतारमण, एआइआइबी अध्यक्ष जोउ जियाइ हुँदै विश्व बैंकका अध्यक्ष अजय बाङ्गासम्म प्रत्यक्ष द्विपक्षीय भेटघाट गर्दै खरबौंको आकस्मिक वित्त व्यवस्थापनको नेतृत्व लिनुभएका र थप आर्थिक कुटनितिका कामकारबाहीका लागि भोलि थाइल्यान्ड प्रस्थान गर्दै हुनुभएका अर्थमन्त्री डा. वाग्लेसँग उहाँका प्राथमिकता र विकास योजनाका बारे विशेष छलफल गरियो।
As always, inspired by his ambition and sincere efforts towards an economy that can create and sustain prosperity.
@SwarnimWagle
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Come to Nepal and support this beautiful country at a difficult time - snapshots from my second weekend in one of the most stunning capitals in the world
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**१ करोड डलरको सहयोग.
हार्दिक आभार श्री जेन्सन हवाङ, प्रमुख कार्यकारी अधिकृत, एनभिडिया। यस अभूतपूर्व सहयोगसँगै प्रधानमन्त्री दैवीप्रकोप उद्धार कोषमा रु. १० अर्ब भन्दा बढी रकम संकलन भएको छ।
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The Central Nepal flood on Wednesday was a repeat of 8 July 2025, but much deadlier. Also, the avalanche was on the north face of Langtang in Nepal itself. An explainer in Nepali Times. lnkd.in/gr2-c4zj
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Flash flood hits Rasuwa, damages hydropower projects and markets
A sudden surge in the Bhote Koshi river has damaged settlements and infrastructure in Timure and Syabrubesi, with authorities warning of rising water levels and possible flooding downstream along the Trishuli river.
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Sher Bahadur Deuba returned to #Nepal with garlands, music and cheering supporters. It looked like a public comeback.
The airport crowd tells us more about the survival of his political network than the views of Nepal’s wider public. A thread. 🧵1/11
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I met Nims in 2019, before he had completed his record run, before 14 Peaks, before he was Nimsdai to the world. He asked me why his interview couldn't be on the front page of the newspaper, because he was going to make history. Here's the interview.
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हार्दिक श्रद्धाञ्जली आदरणीय देवेन्द्रराज पाण्डे।
सार्वजनिक जीवनमा सदाचार र लोकतान्त्रिक हक-अधिकारका प्रभावशाली एडभोकेट, दक्षिण एसियाली 'public intellectual' का प्रेरणादायी प्रतीक।
अस्ताए अविचलित अभियन्ता
नागरिक हक र नागरिकमैत्री व्यवस्थाका निम्ति पाण्डेको सक्रिय सहभागिता २०३६ सालदेखि नै थियो, २०४६ को जनआन्दोलनदेखि उनको छवि नागरिक अगुवाका रूपमा स्थापित भएको थियो
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It was a pleasure to meet Nepal’s Finance Minister and ADB Governor Swarnim Wagle and congratulate him on the government’s first budget and its ambitious reform agenda.
ADB is determined to support the government’s efforts to strengthen the business environment and mobilize investment. Our conversation also focused on the resilience of Nepal’s economy amid a string of shocks.
We also witnessed the signing of two ADB loans totaling $165 million. A $115 million project will improve water supply and sanitation services for more than 850,000 people across municipalities. A $50 million loan will modernize the systems that move goods across Nepal’s borders, helping Nepali businesses compete more effectively.
For the May 2026 issue of @b360nepal, I had the chance to share my thoughts on building the economy for the future. Glad to see interesting insights from entrepreneurs and private-sector thought leaders featured in the same theme.
Well-designed policy instruments, a fair playing field for the private sector, and intentional priority for private capital mobilisation are the prerequisites for the economy. #Business360 #b360 #inthelead #busines360 #Economy #Economist #Coverstory - b360nepal.com/detail/28897/b…
Had the pleasure of interacting with Bruno Le Maire, France’s former Minister of the Economy — the longest-serving holder of that position since the 1950s. Quite impressed by his silver-tongued nature and refreshing ability to speak straightforwardly on European policy matters. Keen to see whether he can make a strong political comeback.
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One of the most brilliant expositions on #IndiaNepal relations in recent memory. A must read for all Indians and Nepalese engaged in the bilateral relationship! @hamrorabi @SwarnimWagle @shisir @ShahBalen @party_swatantra @narendramodi @MEAIndia
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विषयवस्तु प्राविधिक चमत्कार र कृत्रिम बौद्धिकतामा क्षेत्रीय स्वाधीनताबारे थियो, विशेषगरी अहिले अमेरिका र चीन ले एकाधिकार लिँदै आएको AI/tech सप्लाई चेनमा युरोपले आफूलाई कसरी स्थापित गर्न सक्छ भन्नेमा केन्द्रित थियो।
मैले पनि यसका लागि निजी क्षेत्रको अगुवाइमा हुने लगानीलाई national-level तथा pan-European स्तरका सार्वजनिक संयन्त्रमार्फत de-risk गर्नुपर्ने धारणा राखें।
प्यानलमा रहेका राजनीतिक नेतृत्व र tech CEO हरूले मुन्टो हल्लाउँदै, यस सम्बन्धमा भइरहेका २–४ वटा पहलबारे कुरा गर्न थाले। समग्रमा रमाइलो छलफल भयो।
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Had a wonderful time discussing the role of the public sector in supporting private capital mobilization by providing de-risking mechanisms, particularly for large-scale early-stage tech ventures.
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