Concluding observations

Nepal, a landlocked country with weak infrastructure, is on the path of development with fast growing services industries; some — especially in the IT/BPO sector — are with an impressive level of sophistication. Traditional services, such as tourism, are primarily focused on attracting tourist arrivals from neighbouring countries, while other services including IT/BPO and animation services are reaching out to a remote clientele in Europe and the United States. The task is thus to create an enabling environment for the services economy to flourish, reform the regulatory framework in support of the services economy and develop Nepal’s human capital.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Reduced Inequalities

Partnerships for the Goals