KATHMANDU, Jan 4: Former finance minister Dr Ram Sharan Mahat has been announced as the 'Best Finance Minister' globally.
The Banker magazine on its press statement said that it has selected Mahat as the best finance minister not only in Asia Pacific region but also globally.
The award has been given for Mahat and his team's 'significant work carried out following the catastrophic earthquakes this year, his pro-activity in making Nepal's challenges known after the natural disasters, and the resilience of Nepal's economy following these calamities', the press statement further said.
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The magazine further said that a global survey was carried out to select the winner.
The Banker has been the premier monthly magazine on global finance since 1926, and is owned by the world-renowned Financial Times group.
The award will be handed over to Mahat amid a special program in Nepal or London.
Ram Sharan Mahat, #Nepal's former #FinMin, is our global and Asia-Pacific finance minister of the year https://t.co/LBDMY34vD2 @ramsmahat
— The Banker (@TheBanker) January 4, 2016
