How does Nepal stand to benefit by awarding dual-citizenships to NRNs?
Awarding dual citizenship to NRNs is an investment into the future. By awarding dual citizenship, Nepal can hope not only for immediate investment from PNOs, it will also open door for long term future inflow of support from the second and third generation of PNOs. For first generation of Nepalis, dual citizenship might not be that attractive and Nepal may not feel so much benefitted. But for second and third generations, this is the only means to connect with them. Look, there are hundreds of countries waiting to welcome younger generation. Why should these PNOs go to Nepal, if they are treated like anybody else? By giving special status, it may attract many second and third generation of PNOs to Nepal and motivate them to visit the country where their parents were born and transfer their knowledge and skills. How can NRNs contribute to socio-economic development of Nepal? A lot. By keeping doors open to PNOs, Nepal will be inviting not only capital to the country, but also technologi
