Project Details


WSIS Prizes Contest 2026 Nominee

ICT Foundation Nepal


Description

ICT Foundation Nepal is a profit-not-distributing organization dedicated to advancing innovation, startups, and visionary ideas, with a primary goal of contributing to the development of a Digital Nepal. Operating globally, ICT Foundation Nepal (IFN) collaborate with public and private sector partners to create innovative project models at community, national, and regional levels, serving as the building blocks for an e-society.

Engaging in policy-level plans and execution of ICT initiatives in collaboration with government bodies, IFN actively support Nepali startups in the digital literacy field, fostering their growth and scalability. Committed to our country's mission of digital transformation, ICT Foundation Nepal plays a crucial role in driving progress and connectivity in Nepal's digital landscape.

All in all, ICT Foundation Nepal drives digital progress through innovative initiatives across communities, regions, and the nation. The goal is to build a digitally enabled and interconnected society, leading Nepal’s digital evolution forward.

Project website

https://ictfoundation.org.np/


Action lines related to this project
  • AL C1. The role of governments and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development 2026
  • AL C4. Capacity building
  • AL C6. Enabling environment
Sustainable development goals related to this project
  • Goal 4: Quality education
  • Goal 5: Gender equality
  • Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth
  • Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
  • Goal 17: Partnerships for the goals

Global digital compact (GDC) objectives related to this project
  • Objective 1
  • Objective 2
  • Objective 3
  • Objective 4
  • Objective 5

Coverage
  • Bangladesh
  • Bhutan
  • China
  • Democratic People's Republic of Korea
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Singapore

Status

Ongoing

Start date

20 June 2022

End date

Not set


Replicability

Yes, the ICT Foundation Nepal project is replicable. Its programs, including digital literacy campaigns, youth engagement initiatives, startup support, and community awareness activities, are designed in a modular and scalable way, allowing them to be adapted to different regions or contexts. By leveraging partnerships with schools, local governments, NGOs, and tech communities, the model can be implemented efficiently with available resources. Additionally, the use of standardized training materials, digital content, and feedback mechanisms ensures that outcomes can be consistently achieved, making the approach suitable for replication both within other parts of Nepal and in similar developing country settings.


Sustainability

The ICT Foundation Nepal project is sustainable because it focuses on capacity building, community engagement, and ecosystem development, which create long-term impact beyond individual events. By training students, teachers, youth, and local communities in digital skills, the project builds knowledge and competencies that continue to benefit participants over time. Partnerships with schools, government bodies, NGOs, and the private sector provide ongoing support, resources, and local ownership. Additionally, the use of modular programs, digital content, and feedback mechanisms ensures that activities can be repeated, adapted, and scaled without heavy dependence on external funding, making the initiative both resilient and sustainable in the long term.


WSIS values promotion

The ICT Foundation Nepal project promotes the values of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in the community by fostering inclusive access to information and communication technologies, bridging the digital divide, and empowering all groups, including youth, students, educators, and marginalized communities. Through initiatives like digital literacy programs, Startup & Idea Fest, and Digital Conclaves, the project encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration, reflecting WSIS principles of enabling universal, equitable, and participatory use of ICTs. By building digital skills, supporting entrepreneurship, and engaging communities in dialogue on technology and governance, the project strengthens local capacities to benefit from the global information society.


Entity name

ICT Foundation Nepal

Entity country—type

Nepal (Republic of) Civil Society

Entity website

https://ictfoundation.org.np/