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Understanding Provisions of Consumer Protection in Nepal
Understanding Provisions of Consumer Protection in Nepal
Understanding Provisions of Consumer Protection in Nepal
EC - Nepal WTO Assistance Programme
Project No: EE/NEP/07/001
Technical Assistance for the
Development of the Consumer Movement as a Viable
Market Force in Nepal
Implemented by
United Nations Industrial Development Organisation
(UNIDO)
Conducted by
Consumers International office of the Asia Pacific and
Middle East
This publication has been produced with the financial assistance from European Commission
Disclaimer: The information contained herein this publication is not exhaustive and consumers are advised to get more details before filing a consumer complaint. European Commission does not accept responsibility for the consequences of errors or omissions herein enclosed. Re-use of information contained in this publication is authorised and free of charge, provided the source is acknowledged. European Commission does not accept responsibility in connection with the use or re-use made of the information contained in this publication.
Understanding
Provisions of
Consumer Protection in
Nepal
Prepared by
Kamal Kanta Poudel, Nepal
Reviewed by
Ramesh Chandra Poudel, Nepal
Edited by
Indrani Thuraisingham, Consumers International
RSN Sharma (Satya), Consumers International
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Acknowledgement
Consumers International expresses its sincere gratitude to the
European Commission for their financial support for the
Technical Assistance towards the development of the consumer movement as a viable market force in Nepal. We appreciate the support and confidence of United Nations Industrial
Development Organisation (UNIDO) in engaging Consumers
International to provide this Technical Assistance that is aimed at strengthening the Department of Commerce (DoC),
Government of Nepal and consumer organisations. We are especially grateful to Mr. Ramesh Chandra Paudel and Mr.
Kamal Kanta Poudel for their contributions in developing
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