Nepal Government Introduces ‘Local First’ Policy in Public Procurement, Urges Agencies to Prioritize Nepali Products

KATHMANDU: The government has moved to give greater priority to domestically produced goods and services in public procurement, directing government agencies to choose Nepali products wherever applicable. The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (OPMCM) issued a letter on Thursday following a directive from Prime Minister Balendra Shah and consultations with domestic […]