The Policy & Advocacy Conference (PAC), held annually on October 13th and now designated as FINYE Day, marks a significant occasion celebrated across all FINYE network countries. The inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) of FINYE highlighted the focus on the organization’s financial sustainability.

Key Highlights:

•  Financial Sustainability Focus
• Emphasis on financial stability.
• Proposed initiatives: Fund Raising World Tour Campaign, gala dinners with entrepreneurs.
• Leveraged renowned personalities: Mr. Bhusan Dahal, Mr. Anil Keshari Shah, Mr. Rajesh Hamal.
• NEC committed to contributing 30% of the funds raised.

National Executive Committee (NEC) Reviews:

• FINYE Australia reported on a welcome program for Ambassador Mr. Kailash Raj Pokharel and Mr. Anil Keshari Shah, focusing on leveraging the Nepali diaspora for economic growth and planning monthly business breakfasts globally, with upcoming programs in Victoria and Tasmania.
• FINYE Hong Kong plans a FINYE fair/exhibition to promote Nepali products and proposed fundraising through incense stick production, aiming to create local jobs and support international exports, with hemp product export regulations to be added to FINYE’s constitution.
• FINYE USA is seeking funding from Silicon Valley and U.S. government sources and has partnered with Gold Star Shoes.
• FINYE UK is focusing on financial sustainability and continuing the FINYE Talk Show, with plans to register FINYE UK post-December 4, 2022, following discussions with the British Chamber of Commerce.
• FINYE Japan is organizing a trade fair to promote Nepali products and raise funds.
• FINYE Middle East discussed team formation challenges in the UAE, similar to those faced by FINYE USA, as noted by Vice President Mr. Prakash Thapa.

Conference Leadership:

• Mr. Swotantra Pratap Shah: IEC-President, FINYE
• Mr. Gokarna Dhakal: IEC-Vice President, Hong Kong
• Mr. Shamim Anwar: IEC-General Secretary, Australia
• Mr. Pradip Neupane: IEC-Treasurer, China
• Mr. Dipen Ghale: REC-Asia Pacific Regional President
• Mrs. Manisha Dangol Shrestha: NEC-President, UK
• Mr. Akash Banjara: NEC-President, Hong Kong
• Mr. Drona Kumar Dahal: NEC-Vice President, Hong Kong
• Mr. Nirajan Khatri: NEC-Executive Member, Middle East
• Mr. Kamal Bhusal: ODM Secretariat, FINYE, Nepal

In summary, the PAC conference marked a historic day for FINYE, with the successful amendment of the constitution, the establishment of FINYE Day on October 13th, and the official launch of the FINYE website.