Kathmandu, Feb. 15 -- The Nepal Research and Collaboration Center (NRCC) will host its annual panel discussion, 'Building a Sustainable Research Ecosystem in Nepal: Digital Tools, Collaboration, and Policy', on February 16 at St Xavier's College, Maitighar, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event is open to all.

This year's discussion will highlight how digital tools such as artificial intelligence and research platforms can enhance research capacity. It will also explore partnerships between government, academia, private sectors, and research organisations to promote research-driven development.

Key panellists include Minendra Rijal, a politician, economist, and former minister of Information and Communications; Rabindra Prasad Dhakal, sec...