IT-ITES Industry and Software Exports

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IT-ITES Industry and Software Exports

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IT Industry

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Nepal's IT-ITES Industry

Overview

• Nepal's IT sector has grown rapidly, especially after COVID-19 accelerated remote work.
• Kathmandu's Thamel, Lazimpat, Pulchowk Engineering campus area are IT hubs.

Key Associations

• ICAN (Information and Communication Technologies Association of Nepal) — main IT industry body.
• CAN Info-Tech — Nepal's largest annual IT fair.

Growth Areas

• Software development (web, mobile, fintech)
• Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)
• Graphic design and digital marketing
• Gaming and app development

IT Policy Support

• Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for IT at Banepa.
• Software Technology Park proposals.

Challenges

• Brain drain: most skilled IT professionals migrate to the US, Australia, Canada, or India.
• Limited domestic market.

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