WORLD HINDU ECONOMIC FORUM (HEF)

July 29, 2019

World Hindu Economic Forum (HEF) has launched its Nepal Chapter to increase economic cooperation between India and Nepal and to connect Nepal with a global network for its economic prosperity.

About: 

  • Promoters of WHEF: A group of committed Economists, Academicians, Industrialists, Businessmen, Bankers, Professionals and activists. 

  • Objective: WHEF wants Hindus to cooperate and collaborate globally so that market access and appropriately priced capital is facilitated among them. 

  • Philosophy of WHEF: Dharmasya Moolam  Arthah (Economy is the strength) (~ Kautilya’s Arthashastra). 

  • Members of WHEF: WHEF is not a membership organization. However, Business organizations, chambers, and associations can affiliate with WHEF. 

  • HQ: Gurgaon, Haryana. 

  • History: The WHEF journey began in 2012 at Hong Kong, followed by successful annual forums in Bangkok 2013, New Delhi 2014, London 2015, and several regional forums along the way. 

  • Main activities of WHEF: 
    • Provide a platform to promote business and facilitate networking 

    • Knowledge/Information sharing related to Business and Economy 

    • Providing expert connectivity 

    • Access to data base of PEs (Private Equity), VCs (Venture Capital), Investors etc. 

    • Organising economic conferences across the world 

    • Local chapter activities for regular interactions