Birendra Kumar MishraDirector General, Department Of Information Technology,Ministry of Science ,Technology and EnvironmentGovernment of NepalEmail: dg@doit.gov.np

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Nepal@ Glance

Capital: KathmanduGeography : landlockedArea: 1,47,181 square kmPopulation: 26,494,504 Language : NepaliGovernment: Republic ( May 28, 2008)Literacy Rate: 57% (approx)E –Readiness Index (2010) : 153 rd

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Presentation highlights� Chorological development of ICT � Current Scenario of ICT� Introduction to DoIT and IT park� ICT policies, legal and regulatory framework� e –GMP (e - Government Master Plan)� Challenges

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1913: Tele-communication services first started in Kathmandu 1972: Introduction of computer for census (IBM 1401)1974: Establishment of Electronic Data Processing Center1982: First Private Overseas Investment in software development by establishing company for export, Data Systems International (p) LTD

1985: Distribution of Personal Computers1992: Establishment of Computer Association of Nepal

1993: Internet was first introduced into Nepal by RONAST and MOS1996: Establishment of the Ministry of Science & Technology

2000: Announcement of the first IT policy, “IT Policy 2000”

2001: Establishment of National Information Technology Center (NITC)2003: Establishment Of IT park2003: Establishment of High Level Commission for Information Technology

2007: Enactment of Electronics Transaction Act2010: IT Policy 2010 revised.2012: Establishment of Department of Information Technology

Chorological development of ICT

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Current Scenario of ICT

Service Penetration Rate in %

Services PenetrationMobile 76.80Fixed Telephony 3.21Internet 30.70Others 6.81

v Telecom Statistics (as of February 2014)

Total number of ISPs : more than 30Mobile service operators : 6VSAT Users: 49Limited Mobility : 83International trunk telephone : 3

Although the progress of telecommunication facilities in Nepalis good enough but still the rate of use of internet is very low.

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Current Scenario of ICT cont..

vICT in Education :

üUniversities: 4üTribhuvan UniversityüKathmandu UniversityüPokhra UniversityüPurbanchal University

ü Affiliated Colleges for ICT: 55üTraining Institute: > 200üForeign Affiliated IT Colleges: 10

üIT Graduates Per Year: > 5000üOnly 30 percent of IT graduates engaged in real ICT activities.üMigration of IT graduates is increasing day by day.ü e- learning has been started to some extent.

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Current Scenario of ICT cont..

vIT Companies in Nepal (National & International):

üMore than 200 IT Companies are working at various disciplines of IT such as:

Software Development, Web Application DevelopmentNetwork Infrastructure Design and DevelopmentNetwork/System/ Security service solutionsWeb Hosting and RegistrationDeveloping DB application

üAbout 20000 employees are employed in this sector

üIT Professional migrated for better opportunities: > 70 percent

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Current Scenario of ICT cont..

vICT in Banking and Financial Institutions

üMore than 250 Banking and Financial Institutions

üAmong them, more than 90 percent of BFI’s are ICT based and its ICTimplementation is advanced.

üThey have managed their own Network Infrastructure and Data Center

üBanking Services such as Online banking, e-banking, m-banking , e-sewa ,e-payment are in operation.

üSome BFI’s are planning to move towards Private Cloud

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Current Scenario of ICT cont..

vICT in Government

üTotal number of Central Government Agencies: 72üSome agencies are good in ICT use and some are using ICT for information sharing and dissemination.

üGovernment ICT Infrastructure.üGIDC (Government Integrated Data Center)üIT park for the promotion and development of IT industryüCloud Computing and ITERC (in development phase)

ü IT human resources in Government agencies is almost 1100.

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vMinistry of Science ,Technology and Environment (MoSTE)ü Department of Information Technology (DoIT)ü Nepal Information Technology Center (NITC)ü Office of Controller of Certificate Authority (OCCA)

vMinistry of Information and Communication (MoIC)ü Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA)ü Nepal Telecom Company (NTC)

vNGO’s and Organizations:ü E‐Networking Research and Development (ENRD)ü Computer Association of Nepal (CAN)ü Internet Service Providers' Association of Nepal (ISPAN)ü Internet Society of Nepal

Government Key Agencies

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Department of Information Technology (DoIT)

v DoIT is the key Government organization in the field of Information Technology formed under the Ministry of Science, Technology & Environment

Function and Dutiesv To implement information communication technology related plans and policies.v To assist Nepal Government in all forms of computer related tasks.

v To implement IT strategic plan for all Government organizations, and assist in timely manner in maintaining and operating of the same

v To assist in IT training , research and development of information communication technology in the country.

v To design and implement Government Cloud Infrastructure ,e – GMP and GEAv To promote IT industries and BPOs in Nepalv To plan operational modality for smooth operation of IT park , Nepal

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Information Technology Park Nepal (IT Park)

v Government of Nepal has established IT Park in Panauti, Kavre to promote and enhance IT industries for employment generation and economic growth.

v “IT Park management and operation directive” has recently been approved by the GON and accordingly the necessary actions have been taken by DOIT for the effective implementation.

Functions of IT Parkv Promote development and export of software and software services along with IT

Enabled Services (e.g., BPO, Medical Transcription, GIS mapping etc.)v Create conducive environment for IT Industries with necessary policy and

infrastructural incentives.v Promote micro, small and medium entrepreneurs by creating conducive

environment for entrepreneurship in the field of IT/ITES. v Facilitate quality IT Products and ITES Servicesv Collaborate with MNCs(Multinational Companies) , Funding Agencies and

Economic Development Consultant for the promotion and growth of IT companies in Nepal

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Policy, legal and regulatory framework .

vIT Policy 2010

Vision"To place Nepal on the global map of information technology within the next five years.“

ObjectivesThe information technology policy shall be formulated to achieve the following objectives:

ü To make information technology accessible to the general public and increase employment through this means

ü To establish knowledge-based industries

ü To establish knowledge-based society13

Policy, legal and regulatory framework .

vElectronic Transaction ACT 2008

üThe Electronic Transaction Act 2008 has provisions to validate and give legal recognition to electronic documents, signature and transactions

üfacilitate the admission of electronic documents, signature and transactions as evidence in case of dispute and also penalization of unauthorized access to information

üIT Tribunal Procedures, Electronic Transactions Regulation

üController of Certification Authority & Certification Authorities for Digital Certificates

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Policy, legal and regulatory framework .

v Telecom Policy 2004

üEmphasis on affordable access to telecommunication services to all the Nepalese people.

üProvides for universal access to telecommunications services through the shared telephone, through fixed line and mobile phones and by making ICT services available through community centers.

üMandates that a telecom service provider must provide service to a consumer in an urban area upon ordering and provide appropriate ICTs as per the capacity and need of the rural areas.

ü Provides for the deployment of appropriate ICTs for development and property alleviation.

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Policy, legal and regulatory framework

vNepal e-Government Interoperability Framework (NeGIF)

ü The Department Of Information Technology (DoIT) in Nepal initiated the development and implementation of ICT standards and a Nepale-Government Interoperability framework (NeGIF).

ü The aim was to build an environment where government systems will interact seamlessly in an integrated manner irrespectivethe underlying technology, vendor, software or application being used.

ü The framework promotes the use of open source technology and open standards to ensure transparency and competitiveness.

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Nepal : e – Government Master Plan (eGMP)

v The main purpose of this initiative is to ‘Realize Good Governance and Socio-Economic Development’ by establishing an effective, systematic, and productive e-Government.

v ICT and e‐Governance in Nepal: Hope for overcome Poverty and improve economic development

Scope of e‐Governanceü Citizens are benefited from the informationü Improve Transparency, Accountability and reduce Corruptionü Rural poverty alleviation and improved service delivery to the community.ü Enhanced productivity and Economic development

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vG2Gv Groupware , e –Authentication ……… (MoSTE)v e-Educational Administration System ……… (MoES)v e – Tax ……… (MoF)v e-Land Registration System ……… (MoLRM)v Immigration Management System ……… (MoHA)

vG2Bv e-Customs (MoF)v e-Procurement v e-Commerce (MoICS)

vG2Cv Government Representative Portal (MoSTE)v National Identification System (MoHA)v Vehicle Registration system (MoLTM)v e-Drivers License (MoLTM)v Passport (MoFA)v e-Agriculture (MoAC)v e-Health (MoH)

e- Governance categories and Responsible Ministries:

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Challenges1. Technical i. Internet Infrastructure and Bandwidth

ii . Privacy and Security Concernsiii. Digital Divideiv. E-readinessv. Supply of ElectricityVi Lack of IT Roadmap (Roles overlapping between Key Institution)

2. Education and Citizens Insufficient Education and Low ICT Literacy

3. Cultural Employee Resistance to Change

4. Politicali. Political Instabilityii. Government’s priorityiii. Frequent Changing of Ministries and high level officials

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Challenges…5. Institutional i) Information Sharing and Transparency

ii)Public Sector Weaknesses

iii)Lack of training and awareness programs

iv)Lack of research and development in ICT

6. Human Resource i) Knowledge and awareness of e-Government

ii) Skilled human resource

iii) Very few number of IT personnel at decision making level

7. Financial i) Funding Issues (Budget Allocation in ICT sector is very low)

ii) Sustainability

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Thank You.

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