REGIONAL CONFERENCE (RC): 
Regional Conference is one of the regular official international events of NRNA- International Coordination Council (ICC), which is organized in every alternate year in different global regions outside Nepal. NRNA has been organizing regional conferences in the years alternating with the year of the global conference. The regional conference is built in as part of the global NRN movement in the NRNA constitution.
NRNA Constitution defines, “ICC can organize the Regional Conferences in different parts of the world every two years; but not in the year in which the Global Conference takes place, in order to understand better the situation and reality of the Non-Resident Nepali residing in different regions of the World as well as to promote and preserve their interests and rights”.
NUMBER OF REGIONAL CONFERENCES:
Since year 2005, altogether 8 regional conferences had been organized in different parts of the world in different intervals.
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Conference
Date
Venue
1
1st NRNA Regional Conference
21-23 January 2004
Doha, Qatar
2
2nd NRNA Regional Conference
3-4 June, 2006
Bonn, Germany
3
3rd NRNA Regional Conference
24-25 May, 2008
Bangkok, Thailand
4
4th NRNA Regional Conference
28 -30 May, 2010
Houston, Texas-USA
5
5th NRNA Regional Conference
14 -16 January, 2011
Dubai, UAE
6
6th NRNA Regional Conference
23-25 July, 2011
Moscow, Russia
7
7th NRNA Regional Conference
30 August–1 September, 2012
Sydney, Australia
8
8th NRNA Regional Conference
18-19 September, 2014
Tateshina, Japan
IMPORTANCE OF RC:
Regional Conference addresses the issues of NRNs residing in Specific region. The conference will be based on the specific theme developed, considering the current need of the NRNs and the Nation. Such conference provides opportunity to NRNs and concerned authority of Nepal government and representatives of local government of particular region to come together and discuss the issues and challenges faced by Nepalese and find resolutions. The conference is a platform to promote Nepal, its culture, tradition and tourism in the international level.
COMMON AGENDAS OF RC:
The regional conference generally focuses on the specific theme and discussions revolve around the same topic. Moreover the conference also raises the common and general agendas of NRNs and NRNA:
Provide a forum for the NRNs to present and discuss the specific issues and challenges faced by them
Channeling Skill, Knowledge, Innovation and Technology (SKIT) of NRNs to Nepal
Collective Investment
Suggest concrete policy and action measures to the Government of Nepal and other stakeholders;
Roles of NRNs in development and transformation of Nepal and explore best ways to utilize potential of NRNs to Nepal
Strong and Better Networking among the Nepali Diaspora
Promote Nepal and Nepalese interests; tourism; culture; traditions and value abroad;
Foreign Employment and Safe Migration
Role of NRN youth and women in the Diaspora and NRN Movement
Philanthropy and Humanitarian Assistance to Nepal
Discuss an action plan to make NRNA sustainable;
ACTIVITIES OF REGIONAL CONFERENCE:
The conference comprises of series of sessions:
Registration of Delegations
Welcome program for delegates
Inauguration Session
Dialogue with Government and Public Representatives of the Region
Dialogue with Heads of Nepal Government and NRNs
Thematic Workshop
Interaction with Nepalese and International Community
Closing Ceremony
Announcement of the Declaration
International Coordination Council Meeting
Cultural Nights
Excursion and Sight Seeing
PARTICIPATION:
► ICC and NCC members from across the globe
► Individual NRNs and their family and friends can also participate in the conference.
► Special Guests from Nepal Government and Government of Host Country
► Friends of Nepal –”Participants from foreign countries” and Nepalis, both of who are interested in working with the NRN community for promoting NRNA’s mission and objectives.
► Media person from Nepal and International
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
The regional conference is executed in the leadership of Conveyer /Coordinator designated by NRNA ICC. The Conference Coordinator should be affiliated with the region or NCCs of the particular region. The Conference Coordinator then forms different sub committees to allocate roles and duties to members of ICC and NCCs. The Conference Coordinator takes major decision of the conference in consultation with the ICC and NCC of host Country.
FINANCES:
The conference is organized in self-sustaining method. The organizing committee raises funds for the conference through sponsorships, contributions, registration of the delegates. The participation is based on registration. The registration fee for the international and local participants will be decided by the organizing committee. Registration will include a conference kit, lunch and dinners but will not cover lodging and transportation.
The savings/surplus of the conference will be utilized for the particular purpose determined by NRNA ICC in consultation with the host NCC.
GLIMPSES OF THE PAST REGIONAL CONFERENCES:
First Regional Confernece
Date: 21 -22 January, 2003
Country : Doha, Qatar
Theme : For Nepali By Nepali
Focus:
§ Investment Promotion
§ Foreign Employment & Labor Issues
§ Cultural Show
§ 4th NRNA ICC Meeting
Participants: 250 from 12 Countries
Outcome : 5 Pointed Doha Declaration; Souvenir –Book
Second Regional Confernece
Date: 2-4 June, 2006
Country : Bonn, Germany
Theme : For Nepali By Nepali
Focus:
§ Legal Issues of NRNs
§ Economic Issues related to NRNs
§ Road Ahead for NRNs
§ Investment
§ NCC Presentations
§ Review of Kathmandu Declartion 2005
§ ICC Meeting
Participants: 170 from 20 Countries
Outcome : 10 Pointed Declaration; Souvenir- Book Third Regional Confernece
Date: 24- 25 May, 2008
Country : Bangkok, Thailand
Theme : Talking the Foreign
Employment of Nepal to the Higher Pane
Focus:
§ Foreign Employment
§ Empowering the Non-Resident Nepali Community
§ Challenges for New Nepal
§ NCC Report Presentation
§ ICC Meeting
§ Cultural Night
Participants: 138 from 16 Countries
Outcome : 11 Pointed Bangkok Declaration
Fourth Regional Conference
Date: 28 – 30 May, 2010
Country : Houston,Texas
Theme : Channeling Knowledge and Investments for Nepal’s Rapid Development
Focus:
§ Skill, Knowledge, Innovation Exchange
§ NRN Charity Projects
§ Earthquake Disaster Preparedness for Nepal
§ Promotion of Nepal Tourism
§ Nepali Poetry Recital
§ Collective Investments
§ Dual Citizenship
§ Reports by Regional Coordinators
§ Women, Skie and Nrn-KIDS
§ Honoring The Heroes
§ Cultural Programs
§ Sight Seeing
Participants: 350 from 20 Countries
Outcome : 14 Pointed Houston Declaration; Souvenir – Book Fifth Regional Confernece
Date: January 14-16, 2011
Country : Dubai, UAE
Theme Collective Investment & Safe Migration
Focus:
§ Collective Investments
§ Safe Migration/Foreign Employment
§ Reports by Regional Coordinators
§ Honoring The Heroes
§ ICC Meeting
§ Cultural Programs
§ Sight Seeing
Participants: 350 from 21 Countries
Outcome : 12 Pointed Dubai Declaration; Conference Bulletin, Souvenir-Book
Sixth Regional Confernece
Date: July 23-25, 2011
Country : Moscow, Russia
Theme : Strengthening NRN Network – Promoting Nepal
Focus:
§ Collective Investments
§ Safe Migration/Foreign Employment
§ Reports by Regional Coordinators
§ Honoring The Heroes
§ ICC Meeting
§ Cultural Programs
§ Sight Seeing
Participants: 300 from 25 Countries
Outcome : 9 Pointed Moscow Declaration; Souvenir-Book Seventh Regional Confernece
Date: August 30 -1 Sept 2012
Country : Sydney, Australia
Theme : Investment and Innovation for prosperous Nepal
Focus:
§ Investment (Collective and Mutual)
§ Innovation (Knowledge Investment)
§ Open University Nepal
§ CNC
§ Foreign Employment
§ Role of Women & Youth NRN
§ Charity & Social Welfare Fund
§ Nepal Promotion Abroad & Nepal Festival
§ NRNA Constitution
§ ICC Meeting
§ Cultural Programs
Participants: 500 from 18 Countries
Outcome : 15 Pointed Moscow Declaration; Souvenir-Book
Eighth Regional Conference
Date: August 30 -1 Sept 2012
Country : Tateshina, Japan
Theme : Economic Roadmap for Prosperous Nepal
Focus:
§ Common economic agendas
§ Collective Investment Increase idea execution abilities and enhance management and execution competencies of NRNs
§ Policy reforms and commitments from stakeholders for Nepal transformation
§ Dual taxation, free trade, and BIPPA
§ ICC Meeting
§ Cultural Programs
Participants: 500 from 18 Countries
Outcome : 15 Pointed Tateshina Declaration
9TH NRNA REGIONAL CONFERENCE 2016
Date: 27- 28, 2016
Country: New Jersey, USA
Hosts: NCC USA, NCC Canada & NCC Chile
Venue: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 128 Frontage Rd, Newark, NJ 07114
Theme : NRNA Vision 2020 & Beyond
Agendas:
NRNA new Vision, New Goals and New Strategies
Collective Investment
Reconstruction of Nepal
NRNA Building
Philanthropy and Humanitarian Projects
Transfer of Skill , Knowledge, Innovation and Technology to Nepal
Tourism Promotion
Tentative Program:
Welcome of the delegates
Inauguration
Internal Session (Based on theme)
Cultural program
Sports
ICC Meeting
Sight Seeing
Registration:
The participation is strictly based on registration. The registration fee per participant is USD 200. The registration fee does not include Accommodation and local transportation costs. The registered participant is entitled for a conference kit which includes: Kitbag, Writing Pad, Pen, Gift, Souvenir –Book and lunch /dinner coupons for conference days.
Finance and Sponsorship:
The conference creates good environment for the companies and individuals who are searching for platform to market their services and products among the Nepali community. Interested companies and individuals can sponsor the event and grab the opportunity to publicize and promote their products/services during the event. The conference offers different level of sponsorship depending on your interest and cost.
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Level
Amount (USD)
1.
Event Partner (Dinner Sponsor)
10,000
2.Platinum Partner7,500
3.Gold Partner5,000
4.Silver Partner3,000
5.Supporter1,000
Organizing Committee:
The organizing Committee under the leadership of NRNA Regional Coordinator – Americas Mr. Sonam Lama has been formed. As per the need different sub committees have been formed. The committee can be downloaded from the website: https://nrnnccusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/RC-committees-web.pdf
For more information and assistance :
Dr. Badri K.C.
General Secretary
International Coordination Committee
Non-Resident Nepali Association
Email: generalsecretary1517@nrna.org.np
Tel:+7 926 522 71 48
Or
NRNA Secretariat
FNCCI Building
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel : (977-1) 4215247
Fax : (977-1) 4262255
Email : ed@nrna.org.np; admin@nrna.org.np
URL : www.nrna.org.np