In Khalti, team leaders attended a "Transformational Leadership" training facilitated by Mr. Anil Kesary Shah, organized by Academy of Capacity Development of Nepal.

It was remarkably insightful training where all our team leaders learned from one of the influential CEOs of the banking and finance industry in Nepal.

He enriched the session with leadership skills, and inspiration to become a role model, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the team members and optimizing their performances accordingly. Furthermore, as a part of the session, participants worked in groups to develop solutions to various scenarios in an organizational setting.

Lastly, this one-day session emphasized how individuals can inspire followers to perform beyond their perceived abilities and become the best versions of themselves. Your actions can make a valuable difference in the world around you.

The Academy of Capacity Development of Nepal (ACDN) has successfully organized "Workshop on Contemporary Issues on Payment Systems", which was facilitated by Mr. Guru Prasad Poudel, Executive Director of Payment Systems Department, Nepal Rastra Bank and Mr. Rajesh Paneru, Assistant Director of Payment Systems, Nepal Rastra Bank.

We are grateful to all the participants from various PSPs and PSOs who actively participated in the workshop, making it an interactive and insightful experience. The discussions were meaningful, and the takeaways provided clear guidance on regulatory perspectives and contextual understanding of various policies and guidelines. The workshop also emphasized the importance of aligning business strategies and practices with the regulatory framework while keeping product and service innovation at the core.

We express our sincere gratitude to Guru Sir and Rajesh Sir for sharing their knowledge and expertise, which made the sessions enriching and informative. We also thank the participants for their active engagement and contribution to the discussions.

Stress Management by ACDN #prabhubank #bankingindustry #ACDN

The Academy of Capacity Development of Nepal (ACDN) has successfully organized a "Workshop on Working Capital Guidelines" on May 1, 2023. Mr. Vishrut Thapa, the Executive Director of the Financial Institutions Supervision Department at Nepal Rastra Bank, facilitated the workshop.


We extend our gratitude to the participants from various commercial banks and development banks, who actively engaged in the workshop, contributing to its success. The workshop was interactive and insightful, and we thank Vishrut Thapa Sir for sharing his knowledge and expertise, making the session enriching and informative.


At ACDN, we are dedicated to promoting the capacity development of the banking industry. We aim to achieve this through organizing workshops and seminars on contextual subjects and needs. We appreciate the participants' active engagement and contributions to the discussions, and we look forward to continued collaboration to advance capacity development in Nepal's banking sector.

The Academy of Capacity Development of Nepal (ACDN) has successfully organized workshop on "Fundamental of NFRS 9: Financial Instruments”, which was facilitated by Mr. Pramesh Raj Kayastha, Chief Finance Officer, Citizens Bank International Ltd.

Given that the implementation of NFRS 9 is scheduled to commence from FY 2081/82 in banks and financial institutions, the workshop shed light on the imminent challenges associated with its implementation. Furthermore, it assessed the industry's preparedness for this significant transition and provided insights on the optimal approach that BFIs should adopt to ensure the successful implementation of NFRS 9 within the stipulated timeframe.

ACDN expresses its utmost gratitude to all the distinguished participants from various banks and financial institutions who actively engaged in the workshop, thereby creating an interactive and enlightening experience. The discussions held during the sessions were highly meaningful, and the key takeaways provided clear guidance, enabling BFIs to navigate the anticipated challenges that lie ahead during the implementation process.

We extend our sincerest appreciation to Mr. Pramesh Raj Kayastha for graciously sharing his extensive knowledge and experience as the Coordinator of the NFRS 9 Solutions Joint Procurement Committee of the Nepal Bankers Association. His expertise greatly enriched the sessions, ensuring that participants gained valuable insights and information. We would also like to thank all the participants for their active engagement and valuable contributions to the discussions.

The banking industry in Nepal is facing mounting pressure to meet fast-changing demands in #environmental , #social , and #governance (#ESG) issues. The #ESRM guidelines 2022 issued by Nepal Rastra Bank calls for greater transparency and disclosure of ESG-related data.

To meet these expectations, banks must adapt their IT systems to systematically collect, aggregate, and report on a broad range of ESG data. However, many financial institutions still do not have a comprehensive approach to integrating ESG data into their existing #risk reporting.

Moving toward this goal will require significant changes to the IT infrastructure, from applications to data integration, architecture, and governance. New applications include not only the management and capture of ESG data but also financed emissions models, climate risk models, ESG scorecards, climate stress tests, and climate-adjusted ratings.

After all, the banks and financial institutions are ascribed a crucial role in the #sustainable transformation of the economy.

ACDN organised a workshop on Environment and Social Risk Management on 26th May 2023. The workshop was facilitated by a director of Nepal Rastra Bank and an Environment and Social Safeguard Specialist.

ACDN organized a workshop on working capital loan guidelines and contemporary issues of banking industry at Pokhara on 29th May.

ESG considerations are becoming increasingly important to the banking industry to manage risk, enhance reputation, meet regulatory requirements, and drive innovation. Banks that prioritize ESG are likely to be better positioned for long-term success, as they can help to create a more sustainable and equitable future for all stakeholders. By working together, we can help to build a more #resilient and #sustainable global economy.

Moving toward this goal will require significant changes to the IT infrastructure, from applications to data integration, architecture, and governance. New applications include not only the management and capture of ESG data but also financed emissions models, climate risk models, ESG scorecards, climate stress tests, and climate-adjusted ratings.

The #banking industry in Nepal is facing mounting pressure to meet fast-changing demands in #environmental, #social, and #governance (#ESG) issues. The #ESRM guidelines 2022 issued by Nepal Rastra Bank calls for greater transparency and disclosure of ESG-related data.

ACDN organised a workshop on Environmental and Social Risk Management on 9th June 2023 exclusively for #PrabhuBank.

The Academy of Capacity Development of Nepal (ACDN) has successfully organized #Workshop on Contemporary Issues of #Digital Banking and Payment Systems on 3rd June 2023, which was facilitated by Mr. Guru Prasad Poudel, Executive Director of Payment Systems Department, Nepal Rastra Bank.

We are grateful to all the participants from various banks and financial institutions who actively participated in the workshop, making it an interactive and insightful experience. The discussions were meaningful, and the takeaways provided clear guidance on regulatory perspectives and contextual understanding of various aspects of digital banking, current pressing challenges for fully transition into digital banking, various digital banking frauds, emerging issues, cyber security, policies & guidelines among others.

We express our sincere gratitude to Guru Sir for sharing his knowledge and expertise, which made the sessions enriching and informative. We also thank the participants for their active engagement and contribution to the discussions.

The Academy of Capacity Development of Nepal (ACDN) is privileged to work jointly with Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to enhance the capacity of human capital through “Comprehensive Credit Management Course”. This course is tailored to meet the specific needs of EPF employees and aims to equip them with practical working knowledge in credit management, certifying them to excel in their respective roles. By doing so, we aim to elevate employees' productivity and effectiveness in credit management.

As the largest manager of Provident Funds in Nepal, the Karmachari Sanchaya Kosh (Employees Provident Fund - EPF) plays a critical role as an intermediary for the economic development of the country. It does so by providing essential credit lines and facilities to support various national pride projects of Nepal.

At ACDN, our Comprehensive Credit Certification courses are meticulously designed after conducting thorough research and analysis of the industry's current knowledge and skill gaps. The courses are structured to transform an individual into highly competent professionals, enabling them to perform their roles with exceptional proficiency. These courses are delivered by domain and industry experts, ensuring that the learning process is both enjoyable and effective. The use of simple language in explaining complex concepts further facilitates a clear understanding of the subject matter.

The Academy of Capacity Development of Nepal (#ACDN) has meticulously designed and developed #comprehensive #banking #certification #courses tailored to each functional domain within the banking industry. The primary objective of these courses is to impart practical working knowledge and enhance the skills of banking staff, thereby improving their productivity and effectiveness.


ACDN's banking certification courses are the result of a thorough analysis of the current knowledge and skill gaps in the industry. They serve the purpose of #transforming staff members into competent banking professionals capable of fulfilling customer needs and ensuring customer satisfaction. These courses are delivered by domain and industry experts, which not only makes the learning process enjoyable but also facilitates a clear understanding of complex concepts through the use of simple language.

Recently, ACDN successfully conducted a certification program for the Operations domain of a commercial bank from the 16th -17th of June 2023. During this program, participants experienced various exciting moments and had valuable opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field.

Workshop on digital payments organized by Academy of Capacity Development of Nepal

Workshop on digital banking organized by Academy of Capacity Development of Nepal

Training on AML/CFT & Operation risk organized by Academy of Capacity Development of Nepal

The Academy of Capacity Development of Nepal(ACDN) in collaboration with its alliance partner, KPMG in India, has successfully conducted program 'Mastering Advanced ECL Modelling' from 10th – 12th September 2023. The program offered valuable insights into how banking and financial institutions can effectively navigate the end-to-end implementation of NFRS 9, with a strong focus on ECL (Expected Credit Loss) Modelling.

The program was expertly facilitated by knowledgeable partners, and experts from KPMG India and official from the Nepal Rastra Bank. It delivered a much-needed boost to BFIS by providing a clear roadmap for initiating their journey towards the successful adoption of NFRS 9, especially considering the time constraints within the fiscal year 2080/81.

We express our sincere thanks to our alliance partner KPMG in India for sharing their deep expertise, and knowledge on challenges on implementation of ECL modelling, and various approaches BFIs can adopt for making a smooth transition. We also thank the participants for their active engagement and contribution to the discussions.