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N T I S201017. EDUCATION SERVICESStrengths Good climatic conditions Low cost of living for students Some cost advantages for support staff Degrees can be recognized abroad (although withsome difficulty) Collaboration with and investment by Indian colleges Nepalese students also benefiting from foreignschools set up in Nepal Positive side-effects for the health sector due toteaching hospitalsOpportunities Possibility of attracting more students from countriesother than India, e.g. SAARC countries, especially SriLanka Potential for students from Middle East and Gulfcountries Better and more stable recognition policies by Indiacould be a major incentive for more Indian studentsand colleges to move to NepalWeaknesses Quality of education is only average High dependency on Indian students No worldwide recognition as an exporter of education Main reason for (Indian) students to study in Nepal islack of seats in the home country, which could changeThreats High dependency on diploma recognition policies andgeneral education policies in India Political instabilityActions Seek improved international recognition of Nepal’s degrees, in particular in India. Educationexports stand or fall on international recognition of education. Improve quality of education through improved teaching. Facilitate access of foreign teachingstaff. Enforce use of English language in education as prescribed under the relevant amendment ofNepal Education Act. Publicize educational opportunities available in Nepal in foreign markets. Improve statistical measurement of the sector through regular surveys across universities(number, country of origin of foreign students, fees paid, degree obtained, etc.). Discourage political interference in the education sector. Improve infrastructure in educational institutes, including public ones, especially at universitylevel.288NEPAL TRADE INTEGRATION STRATEGY 2010BACKGROUND REPORT