{"id":5517,"date":"2025-07-14T22:26:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T16:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/himalini.com\/en\/?p=5517"},"modified":"2025-07-14T22:26:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T16:41:48","slug":"nepals-chartered-accountants-body-and-social-security-fund-join-hands-to-strengthen-social-protection-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/himalini.com\/en\/nepals-chartered-accountants-body-and-social-security-fund-join-hands-to-strengthen-social-protection-system.html","title":{"rendered":"Nepal\u2019s Chartered Accountants Body and Social Security Fund Join Hands to Strengthen Social Protection System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"5521\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/himalini.com\/en\/nepals-chartered-accountants-body-and-social-security-fund-join-hands-to-strengthen-social-protection-system.html\/img-20250714-wa0024\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0024.jpg?fit=2040%2C1003&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2040,1003\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG-20250714-WA0024\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0024.jpg?fit=300%2C148&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0024.jpg?fit=640%2C314&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0024.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kathmandu, July 14, 2025. <span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">In a move aimed at enhancing the inclusiveness and sustainability of Nepal\u2019s social protection framework, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) and the Social Security Fund (SSF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the implementation and promotion of the country\u2019s Social Security System.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"5520\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/himalini.com\/en\/nepals-chartered-accountants-body-and-social-security-fund-join-hands-to-strengthen-social-protection-system.html\/img-20250714-wa0025\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0025.jpg?fit=1895%2C927&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1895,927\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG-20250714-WA0025\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0025.jpg?fit=300%2C147&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0025.jpg?fit=640%2C313&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone 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\/><\/p>\n<p>The MoU was officially signed in Kathmandu by CA. Bimal Dangol, Executive Director of ICAN, and CA. Kabiraj Adhikari, Executive Director of SSF. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of CA. Prabin Kumar Jha, President of ICAN, alongside senior officials from both institutions.<\/p>\n<p>Under this agreement, ICAN and SSF will jointly work to raise awareness among accounting professionals and the broader private sector regarding Nepal\u2019s social security provisions. The partnership seeks to leverage the expertise and outreach capacity of chartered accountants to increase participation in the system, support compliance, and enhance transparency.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"5519\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/himalini.com\/en\/nepals-chartered-accountants-body-and-social-security-fund-join-hands-to-strengthen-social-protection-system.html\/img-20250714-wa0027\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0027.jpg?fit=1925%2C965&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1925,965\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG-20250714-WA0027\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0027.jpg?fit=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0027.jpg?fit=640%2C321&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5519\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0027.jpg?resize=640%2C321&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0027.jpg?w=1925&amp;ssl=1 1925w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0027.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0027.jpg?resize=1024%2C513&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0027.jpg?resize=768%2C385&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0027.jpg?resize=1536%2C770&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0027.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This initiative reflects Nepal\u2019s broader commitment to strengthening social safety nets and building more resilient financial and labor ecosystems. By integrating professional institutions like ICAN into the framework, the collaboration is expected to bridge knowledge gaps and encourage private sector engagement in national welfare mechanisms.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"5518\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/himalini.com\/en\/nepals-chartered-accountants-body-and-social-security-fund-join-hands-to-strengthen-social-protection-system.html\/img-20250714-wa0026\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0026.jpg?fit=1944%2C921&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1944,921\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG-20250714-WA0026\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0026.jpg?fit=300%2C142&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0026.jpg?fit=640%2C303&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5518\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0026.jpg?resize=640%2C303&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0026.jpg?w=1944&amp;ssl=1 1944w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0026.jpg?resize=300%2C142&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0026.jpg?resize=1024%2C485&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0026.jpg?resize=768%2C364&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0026.jpg?resize=1536%2C728&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/himalini.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG-20250714-WA0026.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the ceremony, leaders from both organizations described the agreement as a milestone in institutional cooperation, which could serve as a model for other countries working to integrate professional communities into public welfare programs.<\/p>\n<p>The development has been welcomed by policy observers and social sector experts as a forward-thinking step that could significantly contribute to the effectiveness and long-term viability of Nepal\u2019s social protection agenda.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kathmandu, July 14, 2025. In a move aimed at enhancing the inclusiveness and sustainability of Nepal\u2019s social protection framework, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN) and the Social Security Fund (SSF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the implementation and promotion of the country\u2019s Social Security System. 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