NAS-IT Elevating Nepal’s Tech Profile as the 17th Member of APICTA

Enepalese Published on: December 13, 2023

Kathmandu, 12 December 2023 — Nepal Association for Software and I.T. Services Companies
(NAS-IT) is pleased to announce its membership in The Asia-Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA),
presenting Nepal as the 17th member economy within this significant global alliance.

The Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA), a community of collaborative ICT organizations that are
nominated by member economies, welcomes NAS-IT into its esteemed alliance. APICTA aims
to foster technological innovation and the development of domestic ICT solutions for the global
marketplace, through their prestigious annual awards program.

APICTA membership opens avenues for NAS-IT to access international networking, and
knowledge-sharing opportunities as well as participation in the APICTA ICT Awards; an
esteemed platform that honours exceptional ICT achievements around the region. In an era
where technology transcends borders, this affiliation strengthens Nepal’s position in the global
ICT arena. This partnership will enable Nepal’s ICT products to compete with regional member
economies boosting innovation, cross-cultural exchanges, and the nation’s technological
growth. Along with international recognition, Nepalese IT companies will have various
investment and market expansion opportunities.

Mr. Richan Shrestha, President of NAS-IT, expressed, “As a proud member of APICTA, we look
forward to being a part of this active community and to using this platform to further the interests
of both our country and the broader Asia-Pacific region. This is a crucial step for us in boosting
Nepal’s Technological strength.”

NAS-IT extends gratitude to its members, partners, and the government for their pivotal support
in this milestone. NAS-IT remains committed to driving technological advancements and looks
forward to the upcoming opportunities that APICTA membership presents.