IT professionals thriving in Nepal without government backing
Photo by Mohammad Rahmani on Unsplash Kathmandu, August 3 Skilled IT professionals offering IT outsourcing services from Nepal are bringing in around Rs 2 million annually. A study conducted by the Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS) showed that skilled IT freelancers export services worth USD 15,322 on average annually. Unlike in some other countries where the government actively promotes the information technology sector through policy measures, Nepal’s IT companies and professionals are forging ahead in the field of information technology services without substantial government support, say experts. The study showed that in 2022 alone, information technology services worth about Rs 68 billion were exported. The study concludes that the information technology sector accounts for 1.4 per cent of Nepal’s gross domestic product and 5 per cent of total foreign exchange earnings. Those who work in the field of information technology are making a significant contr...