Kumari Bank, Helvetas Nepal Join Hands to Expand Green Business Financing

Kumari Bank Limited and Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation Nepal have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen financial access for businesses engaged in green enterprises and green value chains. Under the agreement, micro-entrepreneurs, farmers, youth-led businesses and other value-chain partners involved in Nepal’s emerging green economy will receive improved access to finance along with business development support. The partnership combines Kumari Bank’s financial expertise, services and outreach with Helvetas Nepal’s experience in enterprise development, inclusive economic growth and value-chain strengthening. Both organizations will prioritize financing green businesses and developing value-chain financing mechanisms, with the broader goal of supporting employment generation, innovation, local economic development and a more sustainable and climate-resilient economy.