Nepal returns to global ICT Index but digital use still lags infrastructure growth

The report highlights a wide gap between the availability of digital infrastructure in the country and how effectively people use it.

Nepal has reappeared in the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) global ICT Development Index after a three-year absence, but the latest assessment shows that while the country has significantly expanded its digital infrastructure, it continues to struggle to translate improved connectivity into meaningful and productive internet use.