Information and

Communication Technology

Time of Opportunity
Business Process Outsourcing
(BPO)
Nepal
Information Age
The Internet
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The Ocean of Information
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Nepal Landlocked no more
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Internet in Nepal
Satellite Connection
- Internet bandwidth through VSAT is approx. 7
Mbps downlink and 3Mbps uplink throughout
the country.
Wireless modem
Internet bandwidth through wireless modem is
approx. 64 to 256 kbps.
Fiber Optic
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Types of Business that are conducive to
Nepali Environment at present
Technology based (internet) by pass
the problems faced by landlocked
country
Medium skill level (low training costs)
Labor Intensive
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Internet Cottage Industries
The Namche Project
Work from Home
Physically Challenged:
Blind..

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Business Process Outsourcing
Transcription ( Medical, Legal, Corporate,
Entertainment)
Photo enhancement
Animations
Financial (data entry, accounting)
Architectural (walk through to design
development, GIS)
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Political Crisis
For Majority: Economic Desperation not a
political demand
Economic stability and political
stabilitychicken or the egg
Opportunities and hope
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Ideal Development Model
Revenue Source
Reward for Work
Educational
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Wealth Creation Rather than Wealth distribution
From Begging Bowl
(doner driven project)

To dignity of labor
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Institutions of Education
Costumer Service
On time delivery
Quality of Work
Professionalism
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Investment in the Future The younger generation
Majority in their Early 20s
60% Women
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The Garden of Progress
Individuals who are well trained
and with Right attitude
Investment in the People

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New Generation of Leadership
Who are not only conversant but
fluent with the outside world
You the Audience - the bridge

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Help Nepal The Right Way
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Nepal Landlocked no more
Nepal Mindlocked no more
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Thank You