Government unveils plans to boost IT exports and digital economy
Summary
The government plans to promote Nepal as a technology hub by expanding IT exports, digital infrastructure, and technology-based employment, supported by new policies including remote work legal frameworks and digital platforms for economic transactions.
Key Points
- The government aims to transform Nepal into a technology hub focusing on IT exports, digital services, and emerging technologies like AI and green computing.
- A legal framework for remote work will be introduced to enable Nepalis to work for foreign employers from within the country.
- Government plans include establishing high-capacity data centers, expanding digital infrastructure, and providing tax incentives for IT research and innovation.
- New national employment policies, startup support through the ‘Startup Nepal’ platform, and a digital skills passport system for returnee migrant workers are set to be launched.
