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On December 1 the Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA signed a Record of Discussions with the Government of Nepal in Kathmandu for the Project on Career Development and Entrepreneurship Support Program for International Migrants a technical cooperation project.In Nepal the main domestic industries are limited to agriculture and tourism and there are few job opportunities with sufficient salaries. As a result the number of Nepalese people working abroad is rapidly increasing. With the consequent shortage of workers in the country it is expected that returnee migrants who gain experience connections and funds while overseas will play an important role in the development of industry and the creation of jobs in Nepal. Many such Nepalese people live in Japan and are expected to use the knowledge and experience gained in Japan to start their own businesses or find relevant work after returning to Nepal.However due to issues such as inadequate job opportunities and the lack of the knowledge and access to funds necessary for starting a business their experience in Japan has so far been unable to contribute to the development of Nepals industry.Considering these circumstances this project will support the development of human resources returning from Japan by establishing and operating the Career Development and Entrepreneurship Support Program which will provide information and mentoring services thereby enabling the returnees to contribute to industry development in Nepal. In addition the project will contribute to the achievement of SDGs Sustainable Development Goals Goal 8 decent work and economic growth.Details for the project are provided below.Basic project informationCountryNepalProject titleProject on Career Development and Entrepreneurship Support Program for International MigrantsPlanned implementation period60 monthsExecuting agencyMinistry of Labor Employment and Social Security Department of Foreign Employment Foreign Employment BoardTarget regionWhole country of NepalSpecific project details provisionalEstablishing the Career Development and Entrepreneurship Support Program for returnees from Japan and developing the capacity for the programs sustainable operation. Enhancing information access and providing mentorship etc. for Nepalese people before their migration while they are in Japan and after their return.
