Ellen Goldstein, the World Bank Country Director for Nepal and Bangladesh, visited Kathmandu to consult with the new government, political party leaders, and senior government officials on the World Bank’s country strategy for Nepal for the period FY12-FY13.


During her visit, Goldstein met with Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun and discussed the economic and development priorities of the new government. She also met with President of the Nepali Congress Sushil Koirala, Chairman of the CPN-UML and former Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal, as well as Constituent Assembly members and the economic advisors to the main political parties.