Event Overview:
Every day, over 2,500 young Nepalis leave the country in search of better economic opportunities abroad. This webinar aims to explore the root causes of this mass migration, the socio-economic and policy factors driving it, and what can be done to create conditions that encourage youth to stay and thrive in Nepal.
🗓 Event Outline
1. Welcome & Opening Remarks (10 mins)
- Host introduction (Bridge Nepal)
- Purpose and goals of the webinar
2. Keynote Address (15 mins)
- Topic: “The State of Youth Migration in Nepal: A National Concern”
- Suggested Speaker: Government representative from the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security
3. Panel Discussion: Understanding the Push Factors (30 mins)
- Topics:
- Lack of employment and entrepreneurship opportunities
- Education-to-employment mismatch
- Social and economic pressures
- Influence of remittance culture
- Panelists:
- Youth migration researcher
- Returned migrant youth
- Economist or labor market expert
4. Youth Voices: Stories from the Ground (15 mins)
- Short testimonials or video clips from young Nepalis who have migrated or chosen to stay
5. Policy & Practice: What Can Be Done? (30 mins)
- Topics:
- Current government policies on youth employment and migration
- Role of education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship
- Diaspora engagement and returnee reintegration
- Panelists:
- Policy expert or think tank representative
- NGO working on youth empowerment
- Private sector representative (startup or tech incubator)
6. Interactive Q&A Session (15 mins)
- Audience questions to panelists and speakers
7. Closing Remarks & Call to Action (10 mins)
- Summary of key insights
- How participants can stay engaged with Bridge Nepal
- Invitation to join future events or contribute to research
