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First DFI Mission: 18 to 20 April 2023
Familiarizing DFI/s Impact Investors and Financial Institutions
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No. of Investors8
No. of InvesteesHighlights
- Brought together DFIs/Impact Investors and financial institutions to strengthen their understanding and relationships and identified potential partnership opportunities for investments.
- Established functional relationship with Government demonstrating commitment and submitted a joint pledge to Ministry of Finance, Nepal Rastra Bank & Securities Board of Nepal to address identified regulatory barriers for investment in Nepal.
- Translating into a Memorandum of Understanding between DFIs and the Government during the Nepal Investment Conference in London.
Second DFI Mission: 23 to 25 April 2024
Accelerating Investments in the Financial Services Industry
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No. of Investors45
No. of InvesteesHighlights
- A significant expansion in participation to 14 investors, reflecting growing interest and confidence in Nepal’s financial sector.
- Widespread support from the Government of Nepal (GoN) and financial regulators, fostering a collaborative environment that drove impactful regulatory reforms.
- Resounding acknowledgement by the Government – acknowledging DFIs as development partners in the NRB by law.
Nepal Impact Investment Forum 2025- 3 to 5 June 2025
Scaling Foreign Investments in Nepal
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No. of Investors65+
No. of InvesteesHighlights
- Investor participation expanded, with five new impact investors joining NIIF 2025.
- Investees broadened beyond financial institutions, with PEVC funds engaging directly with DFIs and impact investors.
- Partnerships strengthened with the Government and regulators to advance policy reforms and foster a more investment-friendly environment.

