Developing countries need resources as well as technological know-how, says President Paudel

Kathmandu, Nov 4: President Ramchandra Paudel has said that developing countries in particular need not only resources but also technological know-how. 

"We need a just global trading system, fulfilled ODA commitments, climate finance, technology transfer, and increased investment," he said while pointing out the need for enhanced level of support grounded in solidarity, fairness, and shared responsibility. 

In his statement at the Second World Summit for Social Development underway in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, he said the Summit would be meaningful for developing countries like Nepal when international community can take solid steps to support the development efforts of developing countries, particularly LDCs. 

"I believe, the Doha Declaration can be a lighthouse for our future actions. This Summit must be followed by bold and coordinated actions." 

Stating that the Doha Declaration stands as a renewed collective pledge towards building a more just, inclusive, equitable and sustainable world, he called upon all nations to translate commitments into tangible actions, ensuring that equality, dignity and opportunity for all become the bedrock of our shared future.

"The Constitution of Nepal has embraced the major principles of Copenhagen Declaration, " he said while noting that the statute envisions a society where every citizen enjoys equal rights, and equal opportunities with dignity. 

Inclusive governance and the empowerment of marginalized communities—women, youth, ethnic and indigenous peoples, Dalits, and persons with differently abled persons, among others—remain central to our national endeavors. 

Stating that access to quality education, healthcare, and social protection for all has been prioritized, he said Nepal has made notable achievements, with poverty halved since 1995, SDG progress exceeding the global average, clean energy reaching over 95 percent of the population and gender parity in all areas including education has improved. 

Maternal and child mortality rates have significantly dropped. Nearly ninety social security measures support our elderly, women, children, and persons with disabilities, among others. Representation of women, Dalits, indigenous peoples and other marginalized groups is constitutionally guaranteed.

Referring to demonstrations on 8 and 9 September held this year as the rise of Youth movements around the world advocating for good governance, he said that by ensuring the safe landing of the country and safeguarding the Constitution and democratic system, we have announced the election of members of the House of Representatives on 5 March 2026. President Paudel expressed the belief that the election would provide political solutions for Nepal and pave the way for good governance, development and prosperity.

"This is a time to take concrete and coordinated actions on a global scale to meet the expectations of our people, " he said while noting that due to the access to information at unprecedented speed and scale at the hands of general people, expectations of the peoples from least developed and developing countries have also shot up significantly. 

"They want better life, good education, quality healthcare, and decent employment right here, right now." 

Despite negligible carbon emissions, Nepal is suffering from the adverse impacts of climate change, he said while noting that the disproportionate impacts of climate change have further impeded our journey towards socio-economic development. 

In this context, global solidarity, support and cooperation play a critical role in advancing the development efforts of countries.

Stating that history has taught us that inclusivity and shared prosperity are the foundation of lasting peace, prosperity, and human dignity, the President appealed to all to work together to design a future that ensures socio-economic development for all. (RSS)