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N T I S2010Computer Association <strong>of</strong> Nepal (CAN)Web-based service companies in Nepal are represented by CAN.Observations from enterprises and other stakeholders:CAN should: Lobby GoN so that Nepal’s ICT Policy 2000 (Revised in 2003) with an attendant action plan andimplementation time line is approved by the Cabinet; Lobby for speedy implementation <strong>of</strong> the eGMaP project; Encourage immediate establishment <strong>of</strong> a Digital Signature Infrastructure (PKI); Encourage establishment <strong>of</strong> an electronic Payment Gateway and Digital clearing House; Help promote Nepal as an alternative destination for s<strong>of</strong>tware and BPOs; Participate in the industry international trade shows; Help enter the GLOCAL market; Support efforts by the sector to attain ISO and CMM standards; Create incubator for new entrepreneurs; <strong>And</strong>, Attract Venture Capital and Angel Investment.Hotel Association <strong>of</strong> Nepal (HAN)HAN was established in 1966 to represent the hospitality industry. It is based in Kathmandu and its 400members represent the full star spectrum <strong>of</strong> hotels. HAN works closely with the other travel-related TSIs andthe Nepal Tourism Board. With 2011 being the ‘Visit Nepal Year’, HAN is gearing up to welcome the expectedincrease in tourist traffic.Tourism, an important revenue earner for the country, has its own share <strong>of</strong> problems, most <strong>of</strong> which haveto do with industrial relations and investment. In addition, Nepal, thus far, has not capitalized on the nichefor affordable, yet comfortable, tourist class hotels that some countries in the regions have developedsuccessfully to create greater ‘pull’ on quality and budget conscious travellers, a growing segment <strong>of</strong> theoverall trade. Still, several <strong>of</strong> Nepal’s more established hotel groups are now venturing into managementcontracts in neighbouring countries, including China, an indication <strong>of</strong> the maturing <strong>of</strong> the industry.Observations from enterprises and other stakeholders: HAN should actively seek to export Nepal’s management expertise in the hospitality sector; HAN has a role to play in improving industrial relations in the sector; and, HAN should work with investors in the sector to encourage investment in quality hotels and budget‘value for money’ projects.Association <strong>of</strong> Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH)APHNH represents the private healthcare sector in Nepal. Currently, in Nepal private hospital beds outnumbergovernment hospital beds by a ratio <strong>of</strong> over 2:1. Nearly 90 per cent <strong>of</strong> the country’s medical pr<strong>of</strong>essionalsgraduate from private sector colleges.236NEPAL TRADE INTEGRATION STRATEGY 2010BACKGROUND REPORT

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