Prime Minister’s Office to take charge of IT and digital governance
Summary
The Nepalese government is centralizing its IT and digital governance functions under a new office within the Prime Minister's Office to enhance coordination and streamline public service delivery through digital platforms.
Key Points
- The government is consolidating IT functions under a newly proposed Information Technology and Electronic Governance Office within the Prime Minister’s Office.
- Three key agencies—the Department of Information Technology, Integrated Data Management Centre, and National Cyber Security Centre—have been brought under PMO control.
- The restructuring aims to address duplication and fragmentation in digital governance and improve interoperability across government systems.
- Implementation of ongoing digital projects has slowed due to administrative transitions and uncertainty in coordination among agencies.
