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NDF EVE (4 MAY 2004)
( INFORMAL SESSIONS )
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1500 hrs:
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Key Development Partners and Ministers Meeting.
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1700 hrs:
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Key Development Partners and Representatives of Major Parties Meeting.
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1900 hrs:
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Reception hosted by Mr. Bhanu Prasad Acharya, Finance Secretary.
Hotel Radisson, Lazimpat, Kathmandu.
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DAY 1 (5 MAY 2004)
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SESSION I:
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OPENING PLENARY
Birendra International Convention Center, New Baneshowor, Kathmandu.
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0800 hrs:
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Registration
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0830 hrs:
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>> Welcome Address by Mr. Bhanu Prasad Acharya, Finance Secretary.
>> Address by Mr. Praful C. Patel, Vice President, South Asia Region, The World Bank.
>> Address by Hon'ble Dr. Prakash Chandra Lohani, Finance Minister.
>> Address by Hon'ble Dr Shankar P Sharma, Vice Chairman, National Planning Commission.
>> Inauguration of Nepal Development Fourm 2004 and Inaugural Address by Rt. Hon'ble Surya Bahadur Thapa, Prime Minister.
>> Vote of Thanks by Dr. Madhav Prasad Ghimere, Joint Secretary, Foreign Aid Coordination Division, Ministry of Finance.
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0915 hrs:
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Inauguration of Development Exhibition, Birendra International Convention Center
New Baneshwor, Kathmandu. (Tour of Development Exhibition)
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1000 hrs:
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Tea / Coffee
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1030 hrs:
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Move to Soaltee Crowne-Plaza Convention Center (By official limousine)
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SESSION II:
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The 10th Plan / Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Soaltee Crowne Plaza Convention Center, Tahachal, Kathmandu.
Chair: Hon'ble Dr. Prakash Chandra Lohani, Finance Minister.
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1100 hrs:
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National Planning Commission Presentation (by Hon'ble Dr. Shanker Prasad Sharma, Vice Chairman, National Planning Commission) Tenth Plan / Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Implementation, Poverty Status and Monitoring & Evaluation Framework
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1145 hrs:
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Floor Discussions
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1300 hrs:
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Closing Remarks
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1315 hrs:
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Lunch hosted by Hon'ble Dr. Prakash Chandra Lohani, Finance Minister.
Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Tahachal, Kathmandu.
(Guest Speaker Mr. Jeevan Shahi, President, District Development Committee, Humla)
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SESSION III:
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His Majesty's Government's Priority Reforms and Ways Forward, Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Convention Center, Tahachal, Kathmandu.
Chair: Hon'ble Dr. Shanker Prasad Sharma, Vice Chairman National Planning Commission.
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1500 hrs:
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Ministry of Finance Presentation (by Mr. Bhanu Prasad Acharya, Finance Secretary)
Implementation of Nepal's Reform Agenda for Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction.
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1545 hrs:
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Floor Discussions
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1700 hrs:
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Closing Remarks
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1900 hrs:
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Reception hosted by Rt. Hon'ble Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa
Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Tahachal, Kathmandu. (Cultural Program)
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DAY 2 (6 MAY 2004)
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SESSION IV:
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Aid and Development Effectiveness Soaltee Crowne Plaza Convention Center, Tahachal, Kathmandu.
Chair: Dr. Bimal Prasad Koirala, Chief Secretary
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0900 hrs:
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Ministry of Finance Presentation (by Dr. Madhav Prasad Ghimere, Joint Secretary, Foreign Aid Coordination Division, Ministry of Finance)
>> A Documentary on Development
>> Review of Foreign Aid Policy Implementation
>> Donor Harmonization
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1000 hrs:
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Floor Discussions
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1115 hrs:
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Closing Remarks
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1130 hrs:
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Tea / Coffee
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SESSION V:
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CONCLUDING PLENARY
Soaltee Crowne Plaza Convention Center, Tahachal, Kathmandu.
Chair: Dr. Prakash Chandra Lohani, Hon'ble Finance Minister.
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1200 hrs:
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Beyond NDF 2004: Collective Action Required for
Effectiveness of Reforms and PRS, and Foreign Aid
Statement by participants / delegations
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1300 hrs:
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Lunch hosted by Mr. Rajesh Kazi Shrestha, President, Nepal Chamber of Commerce
Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Tahachal, Kathmandu.
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1630 hrs:
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Press Conference
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1900 hrs:
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Reception hosted jointly by the Development Partners.
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>> Schedule for Preparatory Meetings
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