Internal Dispute Erupts Within IPPAN, Nepal's Independent Power Producers Association

Kathmandu. An internal dispute has arisen within the Independent Power Producers' Association, Nepal (IPPAN), the umbrella organization of private investors in Nepal's energy sector.The 24th Annual General Meeting and election of a new leadership have been scheduled for the upcoming Jestha 29. However, disputes have escalated within the organization even before the formal election schedule was made public, with factionalism emerging. Furthermore, issues concerning legality and amendment of the bylaws have also surfaced, creating further problems.One faction of IPPAN has entered the electoral arena by announcing its panel for the election, while another faction has warned in writing to halt...