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CAN Federation, USAID sign an LOC

 Kathmandu, Nov. 8

Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) Federation and the United States Agency for International Development's Trade and Competitiveness have signed a Letter of Cooperation (LOC) to enhance the ICT ecosystem in Nepal and its positive impact on the Nepali people.

The CAN Federation said in a statement that it is a significant development for Nepal's information and communication technology (ICT) sector.

CAN Federation’s President, Ranjeet Kumar Poddar, and USAID Trade and Competitiveness’s Chief of Party Agnes Luz signed the LoC.

"This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing Nepal's ICT ecosystem, fostering economic growth, creating opportunities for various stakeholders, including marginalised groups and host programmess aimed at boosting the competitiveness of the IT and digital services sectors," read the statement.

"Possible cooperation with the USAID will facilitate in building alliances and ecosystems for ICT talent training in Nepal," said  Poddar.

Chiranjibi Adhikari, CAN Federation's Secretary General, said that collaboration and alliances are key to boosting and strengthening Nepal's ICT sector.

 Published in The Rising Nepal on 9 November 2023.

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