European Economic Chamber (EEC)Nepal
Acronym: EEC-Nepal
General Information
Identification Code: 364125639657-30
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Entity Form: Non Governmental Organization
Registration Category: Trade and business associations
Registration Date: 9/20/2020
Last Update: 1/27/2024
EP Accredited Number: 0
Mission & Interests
Goals: To develop and strengthen economic relations between Nepal and Europe . The Chamber endeavors to be a mediator between partners in Nepal and the Member States of the European Union and other European countries to enhance the business and social interactions .EEC Nepal works to liaise and advice European and Nepalese business and professional enterprises to developed conducive polices for increasing the economic and trade interaction . EEC-Nepal is providing realistic solutions and information to develop human, natural and cultural resources, safe environment, sustainable development and economic growth in the context of EU priorities .EEC Nepal strives to be Nepal’s key business forum for information( n)• Contact with the European Union specifically advocating EU business interest in Nepal( n)• Networking between European and Nepalese business and people.( n)( n)Further details please visit www.eec-nepal.org.np
Level of interests represented:
National
Interests Represented: Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Interests:
- Business and industry
- Trade
Levels of Interest:
- national
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: European Economic Chamber of Nepal (EEC-Nepal) is a member of the Commission expert group of The European Business Organisations Worldwide Network. At the meeting of the Expert Group, Current market access problems that are being experienced in Nepal are discussed. The meetings of the expert group serve to ensure that the EBOs are kept up to date with current EU policies, thereby fostering coherence in the way EU industry presents itself overseas.
Currently EEC is targeting the EU Policy for LDC countries progression to middle income economy and progression to GSP PLus from Duty free concessions.
Communication Activities: EEC Nepal effectively participates in bilateral between EU and Nepal meetings to advocate the interest of EU in Nepal.
The 11th assembly of the Nepal-EU Joint Commission was held in Kathmandu in 2019 trading substantive issues on the most recent political circumstances in Nepal and EU, improvement participation, Nepal’s graduation from LDCs, air safety issues, discussions on security issues examining different ways and implies to encourage fortify socio-economic relationship between Nepal and the EU. It was moreover facilitated by EEC-Nepal as a member of Economic Diplomacy committee at the Ministry of foreign affairs, Government of Nepal
Publications:
European Union-Nepal Trade Report
Nepal –European Union Partners in Progress and Development
Nepal-Europe Business Year Book-2014,2015,2016,2017,2018
How to Export To Europe, October 2017
Published another publication in 2022 on Trade and investment
Activities During January 2022 till February 2023
On April 01, EEC hosted a reception in honor of Ambassador of EU delegate to Nepal to introduce to members of EEC, Honorary Consular of European countries in Nepal, Ambassador/ representative of France, Swiss, Norway Germany
were present. Asst. Minister for Trade and Industry was chief Guest. Matters of Bilateral trade relations between Nepal and EU was discussed and exchanged on the occasion.
EBO World wide Network organized Global and regional meetings of its member bodies was held in June 2022,December 2022 where members of EU/Commission, DG Grow were present. EEC too actively participated in such meetings. As per the initiatives taken by EBO, It was decided to form a reginal body of south east and Middle East , EBG India was entrusted with the Task.
Organized a seminar on Trade and Investment in August 2022 and published a publication Trade data and some articles relevant to Nepal EU trade .
On August 21, President of EEC was engaged with a former Ambassador of EU and currently Senior Inspector in charge of current inspection of EU Delegate in Nepal to evaluate EU Delegate in Nepal Performance and its internal Functioning of EU diplomatic & External action mission and to recommend to improve EU Delegate in Nepal Performance.
President of EEC was invited by EU Delegate to meet with visiting EU delegate to Nepal led by Deputy Managing Director for Asia Pacific to discuss on role of private sector contribution to Nepal's Green, Resilient, Inclusive Devlopment.
EU delegate organised a meeting with Chairman of Nepal Planning commission, Commerce Secretary , Director of ILO and some private sector to discuss on preparation of Nepal Government looking at the challenges to Export from Nepal To EU post LDC progression and application of GSP Plus. President EEC attended it.
Planning a wider meeting with Government Ministries, ILO, Stake Holders In February 2023 to get the updates and bringing the consequences and benefits of progression to GSP plus in 2026.
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Rudra Mati MargBattisputli
Post Code: 44600
City: Kathmandu
Country: NEPAL
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EU Office
Address: Rudra Mati MargBattisputli
Post Code: 44600
City: Kathmandu
Country: NEPAL
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Financial Data
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Complementary Information: EEC conducts its activities and meet the administration expenses through annual membership contributions from members. Besides short training programs are conducted for members knowledge enhancement, where participating members bears the cost. Every two years EEC publish a member Handbook providing different trade related information. Any surplus from it is expensed out on skill devlopment activities. EEC published the book in 2023
EEC has one full time paid Executive and a junior staff , besides the other costs are rent and office expenses. With respect to activities EEC mostly organise with support and contributions from sponsors to minimise cost of operation of the EEC>
Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 1
Members25 Percent: 1
Members50 Percent: 0
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 3
Members F T E: 1.350000023841858
Info Members: President voluntarily overviews EEC engagement with EU Delegate , representation, monthly meetings etc( 10%) works voluntarily at ""no cost to EEC ""
General Secretary overviews functioning of EEC activities as a part timer ( 25%), works voluntarily at ""no cost to EEC""
A full time paid employee as Office executive works for EEC ( 100%)
cost of activities, Publication etc are fully recovered from the advertisements and contributions from Member companies so EEC don't bear additional cost burden.
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: list of EEC Nepal can be accessed on following link
http://www.eec-nepal.org.np/member.php
Organisation Members: European Business Organization (EBO) World Wide Network (WWN) ABSL, Secretariat
C/O International Department of Business Europe.
Avenue de Cortenbergh, 168
1000 Brussels Belgium
Tel+54 911 57488800
Email: info@eboworldwide.eu
Url: www.eboworldwide.eu