Official Launch of Byapar Briddhi Bikalpa

November 11, 2024, marked a significant milestone as we bid farewell to PUM Netherlands Senior Experts and officially launched Byapar Briddhi Bikalpa as their local successor in Nepal. Over the last 23 years, PUM Netherlands has been instrumental in uplifting Nepal’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, supporting sectors such as agriculture, dairy, tourism, handicrafts, and textiles.

The event highlighted PUM’s contributions and celebrated the launch of Briddhi. As PUM Netherlands exits, Briddhi proudly takes on the responsibility to continue their legacy by establishing a national pool of mentors and experts to support Nepali businesses.

The Hon. Minister Damodar Bhandari (MoICS), praised PUM’s impact and pledged to collaborate with Briddhi to strengthen Nepal's economy and create employment opportunities. The event also featured heartfelt reflections from entrepreneurs who have grown with PUM's guidance, and a farewell video from PUM Netherlands passing the torch to Briddhi.

We thank everyone who attended and shared their experiences, especially the PUM experts, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who have been part of this incredible journey. A special thanks to Janneke Janssen (PUM Country Coordinator Nepal), Andy Wehkamp (Former Director of PUM and Mentor for Briddhi), Lajali Bajracharya (former PUM local Representative), Ariette Brouwer (CEO, PUM), Peter Bongaerts (COO, PUM), Suraj Vaidya and Kush Kumar Joshi for their inspiring words and support in moving forward.