Finance and Economy: Ambica Shrestha

"Nepal needs young women to come with the economy for the country. Without the development and building up the spirit of entrepreneurship among women overall economic development will not happen."

Ambica Shrestha is an entrepreneur and a chairperson of Dwarika Heritage Hotel in Kathmandu. At 87 years, she is a leading figure in the business sector in Nepal and inspiration to upcoming women entrepreneurs. She also serves as the head of Nepalese Heritage Society and Business and Professional Women Nepal and works to preserve the cultural heritage of Nepal and improve the lot of underprivileged women.