We begin by examining the underlying problem—pervasive financial exclusion—and then dive into how digital payments and microcredit are changing the game.
Category: TECH & INNOVATION
Exploring the digital frontier. How technology, AI, and digital transformation are reshaping business models and daily life in Nepal.
Nepalization of Global Technologies: the Trend of 2025 – the Unique Linguistic, Cultural and Infrastructural Realities of Nepal
While the world’s tech hubs compete to build metaverses and roll out 6G networks, an equally exciting, albeit very different, digital revolution is unfolding in the heart of the Himalayas.
IT Park Nepal – a Dream or Reality? An Assessment of Current Government Initiatives to Support IT Sector
Why did this multi-million dollar project, intended to be the flagship of Nepal’s IT industry, become a ghost town?
The Social Entrepreneurship Wave: Choosing Business Models That Address Critical Social Issues
Young, educated, and ambitious Nepalis, tired of waiting for solutions from the government or big corporations, are taking matters into their own hands.
Clouds Over the Himalayas: Current Status & Development of Data Centers and Cloud Infrastructure in Nepal
Nepal, a country whose image is inextricably linked with the majestic peaks of the Himalayas, is today on the threshold of a new era – the digital era.
Beyond Outsourcing: Is There a Future for Nepal’s Game, Animation and Other Creative Software Development Industry?
Nepal’s technology sector is a tale of two contrasting realities. The first is a bright and widely publicized success story.
Nepal on the Global IT Map: How Can Local Outsourcing Companies Break Through to Large Western Customers?
For Nepal, located at the heart of this region, a window of opportunity of historic proportions is opening up.
From University Bench to IT Project: How Nepal is Bridging the ‘Skills Gap’
In the safe haven of the Himalayas, a quiet but rapid revolution is unfolding. Long overshadowed by more traditional industries, Nepal’s IT sector is emerging as a powerful engine of economic growth.
Solar and River Energy to Everyone: Solutions in Hydropower and Solar Panels Provide Light and Heat to Remote Villages
Electrification rates in rural areas, where more than 80% of the population lives, have soared from less than 35% in 2000 to an impressive 93.4% by 2023.
Smart Farming for Nepal: What Innovations Are Available Today to Increase Yields and Combat Climate Change
In Nepal’s high valleys and fertile plains, agriculture is more than just an economic sector; it is the backbone of life.