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.