Sustainable development has received considerable focus and importance in recent years. Business sustainability is a key area which impacts sustainable development. The challenges posed by climate change, resource depletion, social inequality and governance issues necessitate a paradigm shift in how businesses and organizations approach their operations. It necessitates academic community, policymakers and industry collaboration to promote sustainable business practices. In this backdrop, this conference envisages providing a pivotal platform to discuss on the issue, fostering a collaborative space for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders to collectively navigate the complexities of sustainable management. The urgency for sustainable business practices arises from the multifaceted issues that our world faces today. The environmental, social and governance issues the corporate world is facing emphasizes the critical need for a transformative approach on how we conduct business and manage organizations. As we stand at the intersection of environmental stewardship, economic viability, and social equity, the conference aims to provide understanding and awareness of sustainable business practices across diverse industries. It seeks to explore innovative solutions, share knowledge, discuss emerging issues and catalyze transformative action by convening thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners from diverse fields.
Panel Discussion Guest Speakers
Dr. Baburam Bhattarai PhD
Former Prime Minister of Nepal
Dipendra Bahadur Chhetri
Former Vice Chairman of National Planning Commission, Nepal, Former Governor of NRB
Prof. Dilli Raj Sharma, PhD
Dean, Faculty of Management Tribhuvan University
Anandaraj Mulmi
Former Chairman Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Amit Shrestha
Chief-SME/ Micro Finance/ Sustainable Banking Nabil Bank
Surya Bahadur G.C. , PhD
Session moderator, Associate Professor, PU
Prof. Mahananda Chalise PhD
Faculty of Management Tribhuvan University
Prof. Indra P. Tiwari, PhD
Faculty of Development Studies, Pokhara University
Sarana Photchanachan PhD
Dean, Faculty of Management, Director, Research and Innovation Center, QS Leader, Shinawatra University
A. K. Mahbubul Hye PhD
Chairperson of Logistics and Supply Chain, Faculty of Management, Shinawatra University
Sub Themes
Papers in the theme in the following sectors but not limited to are solicited: Applications in Education, Health, Financial institution, corporate sector, public and private sectors.
1. Sustainable Finance and Banking
• Green and Impact Investing
• Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
• Sustainable Financial Products and Services
• Climate Risk Management in Finance
• Financial Inclusion Strategies
• Sustainable and Ethical Banking Practices
2. Sustainable HR
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
• Employee Well-being and Mental Health Programs
• Sustainable Talent Acquisition and Retention
• Leadership Development for Sustainability
• Inclusive HR Policies and Practices
• Employee Engagement for Sustainable Performance
3. Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Eco-friendly and Green Tourism Practices
• Community-Based Tourism Initiatives
• Responsible Wildlife Tourism
• Sustainable Hotel and Accommodation Management
• Technology Integration in Sustainable Tourism
• Cultural Heritage Preservation in Tourism
4. Sustainable Marketing
• Ethical Branding Strategies
• Consumer Education for Sustainable Choices
• Green Product Development & Marketing
• Social Media for Sustainable Brand Promotion
• Metrics for Measuring Sustainable Marketing Impact
• Collaborative Marketing for Sustainability
5. Business Sustainability
• Sustainable Business Operations and Supply Chain
• Sustainable Innovation and Technology Integration
• Eco-friendly product design and packaging
• Employee wellbeing and work-life balance
• Sustainable business models and circular economy strategies
• Assessing business sustainability performance
6. Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance
• Integrating CSR into Corporate Strategy
• Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Ventures
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
• CSR Reporting and Transparency
• Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Governance
• Board Diversity and Effectiveness
• Ethics and Integrity in Corporate Governance
• Shareholder Activism for Sustainability
• Role of Technology in Governance
• Risk Management and Corporate Governance
7. Sustainable Development
• Poverty alleviation and economic development initiatives
• Gender equality and women empowerment
• Community-based participatory approach to sustainable development
• Rural development and agricultural sustainability
• Disaster risk reduction and climate resilience measures
• Governance and policy framework for sustainable development
Registration:
Early Bird Registration: 10th June 2024
General Registration: 25th June 2024
Abstract Submission: 25th June 2024
Abstract Acceptance: 28th June 2024
Full Paper Submission: 1st July 2024
Conference: 5th and 6th July 2024
The abstract should be typed in English, and should not include any mathematical notations. Each submission must contain the following:
• Paper title
• Abstract of not more than 250 words
• Author (s) name (s), organization, full mailing address, email address, with an indication of author (s) presenting the paper
• Topic of paper and additional topics if not included in the list.
• Authors can email their abstracts to gmmc.rmc@gmail.com or https://gmmc.edu.np/international-conference-on-sustainablemanagement
• Accepted abstracts of registered author (s) will be published as proceedings.
• Selected manuscript will be published in the special issue of the GMMC Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Prof. Dev Raj Adhikari, PhD, Chairman University Grants Commission, Nepal
- Prof. Keshar Jung Baral, PhD, Vice Chancellor Tribhuvan University
- Prof. Dilli Raj Sharma PhD, Dean, Faculty of Management, TU
- Assoc. Prof. Sarana Photchanachan, PhD, Dean, Faculty of Management, Director, Research and Innovation Center, QS Leader, Shinawatra University
- Mr. Shree Ram Subedi Chairman, Gupteshwor Mahadev Multiple Campus, Pokhara
- Mr. Dharma Raj Baral, Campus Chief Gupteshwor Mahadev Multiple Campus, Pokhara
- Mr. Maha Prasad Hadkhale, Campus Chief, Aadikabi Bhanubhakta Campus, Tanahun
Conference Chair
- Mr. Mohan Bhandari, Assistant Campus Chief/ Co-Ordinator, Research Management Cell, Gupteshwor Mahadev Multiple Campus, Pokhara
Conference Advisory Board
- Mr. Laxuman Banstola Chairman, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave Management Committee
- Mr. Khagaraj Sharma Acharya Founder Chairman, CMC, GMMC
- Prof. Bhupati Dhakal “Kamal”, PhD Former Chairman, CMC, GMMC
- Prof. Tankaraj Adhikari, PhD Former Chairman, CMC, GMMC
- Mr. Bishnu Prasad Paudel Advisor CMC, GMMC
- Mr. Tirtha Raj Adhikari Advisor CMC, GMMC
- Mr. Jhapindra Raj Regmi Advisor CMC, GMMC
- Mr. Ritunath Lamsal Vice-Chairman, CMC, GMMC
- Mr. Yubak Lamichhane Treasurer, CMC, GMMC
- Mr. Buddhi Man Shrestha Chairman, CMC, ABC
- Mr. Ghanashyam Tiwari Former Campus Chief GMMC
- Assoc. Prof. Arjun Bahadur Bhandari TU Representative GMMC
- Prof. Lekhnath Bhattarai, PhD Prof. Min Pun, PhD
- Prof. Vikash Kumar K.C., PhD Prof. Hari Pathak, PhD
- Mr. Surya Bahadur G.C, PhD Mr. Devilal Sharma, PhD
- Mr. Umesh Singh Yadav, PhD Mr. Resamlal Poudel
Organizing Committee
Convenor: Manoranj Sharma
Members:
Mr. Ramji Prasad Poudel Mr. Durganath Pudel Mr. Prakash Chandra Giri
Mr. Raj Kumar Subedi Mr. Jitendra Thapa Mr. Maheshwor Dhakal
Dr. Bijay Sigdel, PhD Mr. Suresh Kumar Baral Mr. Rishi Ram Baral
Mr. Sagar Poudel Mr. Surendra Karki Mr. Shivam Shahi Thakuri
Mr. Lekhnath Baral Mr. Jamuna Aryal Mr. Sanjaya Paudel
Payment Details
Account No.: 28400106898203000001
Account Name: Gupteshwor Mahadev Multiple Campus
Bank Name: Nepal Bank Limited
Branch: Birauta, Pokhara
SWIFT Code: NEBLNPKA
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+977 98560 01605 (Conference Chair)
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