Plan proposes the establishment of several institutions to strengthen Nepal’s digital infrastructure. Shutterstock Aarati Ray In a push towards digital transformation, Nepal’s E-governance Board, under the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, introduced the ‘E-Governance Blueprint’ on Tuesday. E-Governance, or electronic governance, uses information and communication technologies (ICTs) like the internet, mobile computing, and networks to improve government and public sector services. Experts say if public input is valued and implemented well, the blueprint could pave the way for a paperless government. It promises digital interactions and a stronger connection between the state, private sector, and citizens. “By reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies, it could usher in a new era of technology-driven governance,” says Chiranjibi Adhikari, vice-president of the Federation of Computer Association Nepal and CEO of One Cover Private Limited. The blueprint was initiated as per Clause 7 of the Electronic Governance Commission (Formation and Operation) Order, 2079. The first meeting of the Electronic Governance Commission, chaired by the Prime Minister on April 30, 2023, mandated the development of the blueprint. Following this, on September 2, 2024, the E-Governance Board formed a Draft Revision Committee, consisting of representatives from key government agencies, including the Ministry of Communications […]
E-governance board introduces blueprint for digital transformation
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