Nepal AI Policy
Nepal debates AI policy and digital control
What happened
Nepal is entering a new phase of AI adoption, with debate centering on policy, digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, and state control over emerging technologies.
Timeline
AI Sovereignty Debate
Nov 15, 00:40Commentary on Nepal’s AI rollout framed the National Artificial Intelligence Policy, 2025 as a test of digital sovereignty and called for local control, data safeguards, and stronger domestic skills. It argued that autonomy must be built into contracts, audits, and governance from the start.
SEBON IT Policy
Nov 04, 09:39The Securities Board of Nepal introduced the SEBON Information Technology Policy, 2083 to strengthen digital security, transparency, and regulatory capacity in the capital market. It sets security standards, requires disaster recovery and business continuity plans, and pushes FinTech, SupTech, and RegTech adoption.
E-GP Upgrade Testing
Nov 03, 02:39Nepal’s electronic government procurement system remained offline for more than two months while officials tested a new version with stronger security and AI features. The planned upgrade includes AI monitoring, auto-locking for firms with five active contracts, and project tracking.
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