@article{ART002115205},
author={Sharma, Aashis and Yun Seon Kim},
title={Information Communication Technology Development in Nepal},
journal={Journal of Regional Studies and Development},
issn={1738-3846},
year={2016},
volume={25},
number={1},
pages={101-141},
doi={10.18350/ipaid.2016.25.1.101}
TY - JOUR
AU - Sharma, Aashis
AU - Yun Seon Kim
TI - Information Communication Technology Development in Nepal
JO - Journal of Regional Studies and Development
PY - 2016
VL - 25
IS - 1
PB - Institute for Poverty Alleviation and International Development: IPAID
SP - 101
EP - 141
SN - 1738-3846
AB - This paper examines the Information Communication Technology (ICT) status of Nepal in comparison with the overall ICT status of the world. The main aim of the study is to analyze the current ICT development trend in Nepal and also find the gap in the sector of ICT between Nepal and different countries of the world. Roles of different sector in the development of ICT in Nepal is examined for the study. The overall ICT status of Nepal shows that the country is lagging behind other developed and developing countries in terms of ICT infrastructure and services. The digital divide can be distinctly identified in Nepal. The study is done on the basis of different data obtained about Nepal from different sources. When focusing on ICT development the main focus is done on the factors like network readiness index, e-government development index, role of ICT on GDP and other factors that could lead to the development of ICT.
KW - Nepal;Information Communication Technology;Digital Divide;Development;Network Readiness Index;E-government Development Index
DO - 10.18350/ipaid.2016.25.1.101
ER -
Sharma, Aashis and Yun Seon Kim. (2016). Information Communication Technology Development in Nepal. Journal of Regional Studies and Development, 25(1), 101-141.
Sharma, Aashis and Yun Seon Kim. 2016, "Information Communication Technology Development in Nepal", Journal of Regional Studies and Development, vol.25, no.1 pp.101-141. Available from: doi:10.18350/ipaid.2016.25.1.101
Sharma, Aashis, Yun Seon Kim "Information Communication Technology Development in Nepal" Journal of Regional Studies and Development 25.1 pp.101-141 (2016) : 101.
Sharma, Aashis, Yun Seon Kim. Information Communication Technology Development in Nepal. 2016; 25(1), 101-141. Available from: doi:10.18350/ipaid.2016.25.1.101
Sharma, Aashis and Yun Seon Kim. "Information Communication Technology Development in Nepal" Journal of Regional Studies and Development 25, no.1 (2016) : 101-141.doi: 10.18350/ipaid.2016.25.1.101
Sharma, Aashis; Yun Seon Kim. Information Communication Technology Development in Nepal. Journal of Regional Studies and Development, 25(1), 101-141. doi: 10.18350/ipaid.2016.25.1.101
Sharma, Aashis; Yun Seon Kim. Information Communication Technology Development in Nepal. Journal of Regional Studies and Development. 2016; 25(1) 101-141. doi: 10.18350/ipaid.2016.25.1.101
Sharma, Aashis, Yun Seon Kim. Information Communication Technology Development in Nepal. 2016; 25(1), 101-141. Available from: doi:10.18350/ipaid.2016.25.1.101
Sharma, Aashis and Yun Seon Kim. "Information Communication Technology Development in Nepal" Journal of Regional Studies and Development 25, no.1 (2016) : 101-141.doi: 10.18350/ipaid.2016.25.1.101