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E-government initiatives in Nepal: challenges and opportunities

Although Nepal stands at the lower rung in the global scenario of ICT, there have been discernible developments in the ICT sector in the recent past. The telecommunication facilities have improved remarkably. The academic institutions/universities producing ICT professionals/human resources have expanded. The communication technologies, both electronic and print media, have extended their access to general people. Uses of the Internet, emails and computers are gaining in popularity. Telecenters are widening their outreach. Several e-Government applications are being introduced.
 Noteworthy among the country's recent e-Government initiatives is Nepal's e-Government Master Plan, completed in November 2006. Another milestone is the preparation of an ICT Development Project which has worked out detailed investment proposals for prioritized projects. Negotiations are underway between the Government of Nepal and the Asian Development Bank for its financing and implementation arrangements. The Government of Nepal is, thus, keen and committed to promote e-Government for implementation of various G2G, G2C and G2B projects defined under respective priority areas.
 But the road to e-Government is not easy and straight. There are no doubt ample opportunities for national development through e-Government promotion. There are also several hurdles, problems and challenges which must be overcome for successful accomplishments of Nepal's e-Government vision. This paper endeavors to present a holistic vision on e-Government development of Nepal.