The Nepali Dream | Sumana Shrestha | TEDxIOE Pulchowk

Education and Opportunities

• Many Nepali youth seek better education, job opportunities, and stability in both the present and the past.
• The speaker reflects on their journey from Nepal to the United States in search of better education and opportunities.

Good Governance

• Good governance is necessary for predictability, fairness, and a safety net in society.
• Good governance can be achieved through economic freedom, social freedom, and political freedom.
• A level playing field and bureaucracy reform are essential for good governance.
• The current bureaucracy lacks rewards for good performance and punishment for inaction.
• Bureaucracy reform is crucial for effective governance.

Bureaucracy and Corruption

• Corruption can be seen as non-action by those in power who fail to fulfill their responsibilities.
• Bureaucratic inefficiencies and lack of a conducive environment hinder the tourism industry in Nepal.
• Superficial amendments to the tourism act have not addressed core issues.
• Lack of substantial amendments to the university act impedes the higher education system.
• Outdated laws in the knowledge-based economy prevent companies from expanding and hiring talent.

Creating a Culture of Efficiency and Transparency

• The government should focus on creating a culture within the bureaucracy that promotes efficiency, transparency, and innovation.
• Nepalese citizens should collectively work towards creating a Nepal where individuals can be free to pursue their ideas and aspirations without the need for connections or bribes.

Conclusion

• The speaker expresses gratitude by saying "thank you very much."