Washington Nepal Forum invites you to a conversation on "Current Status and Challenges facing Private Sector in Nepal" Date and Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Monday, Feb. 09, 2009 Venue: School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), - Johns Hopkins University Rome Building Auditorium(#206) 1619 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC Directions: Dupont Circle Metro station (less than 2 blocks from the South exit) Guest Speaker: Mr. Kishore Maharjan, CEO, Sunrise Bank Ltd., Kathmandu Mr. Maharjan is among prominent bankers of Nepal and is considered expert in the banking sector. He has a wealth of experience working in private commercial banks for long time. He is currently leading the management team of Sunrise Bank Limited. Prior to this, he had held top executive position in Himalayan Bank Ltd. Talking points: - Mood and attitude toward the Private Sector in current environment. (Social insecurity) - Responsibility and Initiatives on part of the entrepreneurs. - Business and Investment environment. - Brief discussion on Outreach and Contribution of Banking Sector and also Competition in the financial sector. - Public-Private Partnership (PPP) approach for development.