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Chiranjibi Adhikari Assumes Acting Presidency of CAN Federation, Outlines Tech Sector Reforms

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Chiranjibi Adhikari has officially taken over as the acting president of the Federation of Computer Association Nepal (CAN Federation) following the resignation of Sunaina Ghimire Pandey. Adhikari, a cybersecurity expert, has outlined a commitment to transforming Nepal into a global digital powerhouse by prioritizing domestic software, advocating for IT industry recognition, and implementing AI governance.

  • Adhikari aims to push for national policy prioritization to secure locally produced software through a 'Nepal made software campaign'.
  • He also plans to advocate for dedicated tax incentives, land allocations, and building premises within technology hubs for local tech startups.
  • The federation will lobby for the IT sector to be formally recognized as an 'Industry' by the state to unlock credit and subsidies.
  • Adhikari emphasized the urgent implementation of a robust Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance policy.
  • He stated that the CAN Federation will drive the implementation of updated software procurement guidelines and foster new avenues for software product financing.

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