Bishwambhar Pyakurel is a Nepali economist, author, and former ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka and the Maldives.[1][2][3]
He holds degrees in economics, including a Ph.D. and post-doctoral research from Tribhuvan University, Ohio University, and the University of Maryland.[4] Pyakurel has been working as a consultant in economics and development for over two dozen UN agencies.[5]He has held positions, including Chairman of the Nepal Industrial Development Corporation (NIDC), Member of the Board of Nepal Rastra Bank, and Member of several high-level committees in the Government of Nepal. [6]His work has also earned him international recognition as a Professional Associate at the East-West Center, Scholar-in-Residence at the Rockefeller Foundation, and Visiting Scholar at the International Food Policy Research Institute.
Pyakuryal is also a writer, having authored, co-authored, and edited twelve books. [7] He has written songs for various singers including Narayan Gopal.[8]
His research articles have been published in international journals, and his contributions extend to chapters in several books. [9]In 2020, he published his autobiography Aaphainlai Khojda—Kehi Chhopiyeka, Kehi Ughariyeka, reflecting on his personal and professional journey.[10][11]
He has been raising voices on Nepal’s economic policies and the challenges faced by the country's higher education system.[12] [13]
References
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- ^ "All Nepali nationals safe in Sri Lanka, says Ambassador Pyakurel". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "पुनर्निर्मित सरकार र अपहरित अर्थतन्त्र". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2024-10-07.
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- ^ "Nepal's Development Tragedy: Threats and Possibilities by Bishwambher Pyakurel [Book recommendation!]". sharing4good.org. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "विश्वम्भर प्याकुरेल : भित्तेपत्रिका सम्पादकदेखि नारायणगोपालका गीतकारसम्म". ThahaKhabar. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Nepal Binding Constraings Bishwambhar Pyakurel | PDF | Economic Growth | Gross Domestic Product". Scribd. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Madan Bhattarai's book review of Bishwambher Pyakuryal - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ Magazine, New Spolight. "Confession Of Bishwambher Pyakuryal: Aaphailai Khojda". SpotlightNepal. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ "Finance Minister admits lack of development-friendly policy, structures". Finance Minister admits lack of development-friendly policy, structures. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
- ^ आयो [अन्तर्वार्ता, नेपाल लाइभ :: अर्थशास्त्री विश्वम्भर प्याकुरेल भन्छन्-राजनीतिक मुद्दाहरूले आर्थिक मुद्दा ओझेल पारिँदा संकट. "अर्थशास्त्री विश्वम्भर प्याकुरेल भन्छन्– राजनीतिक मुद्दाहरूले आर्थिक मुद्दा ओझेल पारिँदा संकट आयो [अन्तर्वार्ता]". अर्थशास्त्री विश्वम्भर प्याकुरेल भन्छन्– राजनीतिक मुद्दाहरूले आर्थिक मुद्दा ओझेल पारिँदा संकट आयो [अन्तर्वार्ता]. Retrieved 2024-10-07.