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Nepal Association of Financial Journalists — Supporting equitable and sustained socio-economic transformation through Financial Journalism since September 2009.नेपाल आर्थिक पत्रकार संघ — सेप्टेम्बर २००९ देखि वित्तीय पत्रकारिताको माध्यमबाट समतामूलक तथा दिगो सामाजिक-आर्थिक परिवर्तनको समर्थनमा।
Nepal's Voice for Financial Journalismवित्तीय पत्रकारिताको नेपाली आवाज
Nepalese Association of Financial Journalists (NAFIJ) is a leading professional organization, active since September 2009, to ensure the professional rights and welfare of financial journalists in Nepal.नेपाली आर्थिक पत्रकार संघ (नाफिज) नेपालमा आर्थिक पत्रकारहरूको व्यावसायिक अधिकार तथा हितको सुनिश्चितताका लागि सेप्टेम्बर २००९ देखि सक्रिय एक अग्रणी व्यावसायिक संगठन हो।
Media in Nepal has witnessed an exponential growth in recent years, propelled by the development of business media and the expansion of digital services.हालका वर्षहरूमा नेपालमा सञ्चार माध्यमको अभूतपूर्व विकास भएको छ, व्यापारिक मिडियाको विकास र डिजिटल सेवाहरूको विस्तारले यसलाई गति दिएको छ।
More than 300 economic journalists are members of NAFIJ while many others are indirectly connected and working with us.तीन सयभन्दा बढी आर्थिक पत्रकारहरू नाफिजका सदस्य छन् भने अन्य धेरैजना अप्रत्यक्ष रूपमा हामीसँग जोडिएका र कार्यरत छन्।
We are open to building collaborations with stakeholders who share our commitment to honest, independent, and responsible financial journalism.हामी इमान्दार, स्वतन्त्र र जिम्मेवार आर्थिक पत्रकारिताप्रति प्रतिबद्ध साझेदारहरूसँग सहकार्य निर्माण गर्न सदैव तयार छौं।
NAFIJ has collaborated extensively with government, ministries, NGOs, and private sector associations to create a win-win situation that contributes to business and economic growth.नाफिजले आर्थिक विकास र व्यापारिक वृद्धिमा योगदान पुर्याउने सरकार, मन्त्रालय, गैरसरकारी संस्था र निजी क्षेत्रका संघसँग व्यापक सहकार्य गर्दै आएको छ।
NAFIJ Official Statementनाफिजको आधिकारिक वक्तव्यMission & Vision
Our Mission
To strengthen the capacity of financial journalists, protect their professional rights and welfare, and create a collaborative ecosystem that supports the growth and development of financial journalism in Nepal.आर्थिक पत्रकारहरूको क्षमता अभिवृद्धि गर्न, उनीहरूको व्यावसायिक अधिकार तथा हितको संरक्षण गर्न र नेपालमा वित्तीय पत्रकारिताको वृद्धि तथा विकासलाई समर्थन गर्ने सहयोगी पारिस्थितिकी तन्त्र निर्माण गर्नु।
Our Vision
Supporting equitable and sustained socio-economic transformation through Financial Journalism, where citizens are economically literate and financial institutions are held accountable.वित्तीय पत्रकारिताको माध्यमबाट समतामूलक तथा दिगो सामाजिक-आर्थिक परिवर्तनको समर्थन गर्नु, जहाँ नागरिकहरू आर्थिक रूपमा साक्षर हुन् र वित्तीय संस्थाहरूलाई जवाफदेही बनाइन्छ।
Our Editorial Values
These values guide every decision NAFIJ makes — from training programmes to publications and advocacy.
Truth & Accuracy सत्यता र यथार्थता
Every story begins with verified facts. NAFIJ upholds the highest standards of factual, evidence-based financial reporting. प्रत्येक समाचार प्रमाणित तथ्यबाट शुरू हुन्छ। नाफिजले तथ्यमा आधारित आर्थिक प्रतिवेदनका उच्चतम मानदण्डहरू कायम राख्छ।
Fairness & Impartiality निष्पक्षता र समभाव
All sides deserve a voice. Our journalism is balanced, objective, and free from partisan or commercial bias. सबै पक्षले आवाज पाउने अधिकार छ। हाम्रो पत्रकारिता सन्तुलित, वस्तुनिष्ठ र दलीय वा व्यापारिक पूर्वाग्रहमुक्त छ।
Independence स्वतन्त्रता
We resist pressure from advertisers, governments, and political actors. Editorial decisions remain fully independent. हामी विज्ञापनदाता, सरकार र राजनीतिक पात्रहरूको दबाबको विरोध गर्छौं। सम्पादकीय निर्णयहरू पूर्णतया स्वतन्त्र रहन्छन्।
Accountability जवाफदेहिता
We hold power to account and we ourselves are accountable — to our members, sources, and the public. हामी शक्तिलाई जवाफदेही बनाउँछौं र आफ्ना सदस्य, स्रोत र जनताप्रति हामी स्वयं पनि जवाफदेही छौं।
Humanity मानवीयता
We tell stories with empathy, respecting the dignity and rights of every person and community we report on. हामी हरेक व्यक्ति र समुदायको सम्मान र अधिकारप्रति संवेदनशीलतापूर्वक कथाहरू प्रस्तुत गर्छौं।
Advocacy for Growth विकासको पक्षपोषण
We actively support the growth of financial journalism and economic literacy across all 77 districts of Nepal. हामी नेपालका सबै ७७ जिल्लामा आर्थिक पत्रकारिता र आर्थिक साक्षरताको वृद्धिलाई सक्रिय रूपमा समर्थन गर्छौं।
15+ Years of Financial Journalism Advocacy
NAFIJ Founded
Established in September 2009 in Kathmandu. Founders recognized the need for a dedicated professional body to support financial journalists.
Early Growth & First Workshops
NAFIJ launched its first training workshops and began producing publications covering Nepal's economic landscape.
Arthachitra Launched
Launch of Arthachitra, NAFIJ's flagship annual financial publication, which quickly became an authoritative reference in Nepal's financial media.
Arthachitra Samman Awards
Introduction of the Arthachitra Samman awards programme, celebrating excellence in financial journalism and inspiring a new generation of economic reporters.
Digital Expansion
NAFIJ expanded its digital presence during the pandemic, reaching journalists across all 77 districts of Nepal through multimedia production.
Current Executive Term
Fresh initiatives in digital journalism, provincial outreach, and international collaboration under the current executive committee.
NAFIJ has collaborated extensively with government, ministries, NGOs, and private sector associations to create a win-win situation that contributes to business and economic growth.
Executive Committee
Elected representatives guiding NAFIJ's mission and strategic direction.
Menuka Karki
President
2024–2026
Modnath Dhakal
Executive Committee Member
2024–2026
Sitaram Bhattarai
Past President
2075-2077
Pitambari Khatiwada (Pramila)
Vice President
2024–2026
Prakash Chandra Sapkota
Past President
2073-2075
Niroj Kumar Thapa
Vice President
2024–2026
Shukhdev Chapagain
Past President
2071-2073
Nikesh Khatri
General Secretary
2024–2026
Be Part of Nepal's Financial Journalism Storyनेपालको आर्थिक पत्रकारिताको कथाको अंश बन्नुहोस्
Join 300+ financial journalists across Nepal. Collaborate, grow, and make an impact.नेपालभरका ३०० भन्दा बढी आर्थिक पत्रकारहरूमा सामेल हुनुहोस्। सहकार्य गर्नुहोस्, विकास गर्नुहोस् र प्रभाव पार्नुहोस्।