Nepal should make judicious investment in higher education

The countries that develop good universities have a clear vision, they invest consistently in education and research, and commit to long-term development.

With more than 30 years of experience, Jamil Salmi is a specialist in higher education policy who has collaborated with numerous governments, universities and international organisations around the world. He’s a former World Bank Coordinator of Tertiary Education and has worked in more than 90 countries. Salmi was in Nepal recently to attend the commencement ceremony of Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology (MBUST), where he participated as a guest speaker.