Kathmandu, Aug.31
The Consulate General of Nepal in
New York organised an interaction with Nepali and Nepali-origin US tech
professionals and innovators on Friday to promote Nepal as an emerging tech
hub.
The event was organised in
partnership with Genese Solution, a UK-based value IT consulting and
cybersecurity firm.
The Consulate said in a statement
that the event explores the possibilities to establish open communication,
encourage collaborative engagement, and set the tone for future tech- and
impact-driven initiatives.
Consul General, Dadhiram Bhandari, said, “The IT services export has brought us
a historic moment in place of labour export. It has also provided an
opportunity for the Nepali diaspora to contribute to the motherland.”
He added that the Nepali diaspora
has the wealth of knowledge, expertise and willingness to help the country. For
the US, this sector can unlock a robust partnership. The mandate of the
consulate is to promote Nepal’s IT potential.
Founder and CEO of Genese Solution, Anjani
Phuyal, said that the Nepali diaspora can play the role of a bridge between
global expertise and local needs.
“This is the right time. The Nepal
government is embracing policy change and looks diaspora as its partner. Nepal
is going to set up a large IT Park as part of a Special Economic Zone, which
could open up opportunities for Nepali as well as diaspora professionals and
companies,” said Phuyal.
Prasanna Dhungel, Managing Partner
of GrowbyData, said that tech companies should aim to provide value to the
clients as well as the community.
Likewise, Anish Joshi, head of tech
at Fusemachines Inc., a US-based company, said, “We have immense talent in
Nepal. There is a need for proper training and providing exposure to them in
the global market.”
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 1 September 2025.
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