Source: Samudaya.org | Priority: Maximizing IT Investments | Topic: Outsourcing
Date Published: 3/1/2006 | Date Reviewed: 3/28/2006
TAKEAWAY: Nepal's Information Technology Policy from 2000 outlined how Nepal would be part of the global IT outsourcing equation within five years. Now that it is 2006, this article takes a look at Nepal's IT outsourcing market — its breakthroughs and its weaknesses. It seems safe to assume that Nepal's goals from 2000 have not yet been reached, but IT outsourcing in Nepal has certainly grown. Some of the best companies have been able to impress clients by their programming speed and their ability to overcome communication issues. Other IT outsourcing companies haven't fared so well. One key company ended up moving to Bangalore for staffing reasons. Others are trying to work around those issues by hiring workers who live within walking distance. High insurance costs are also impeding Nepal's push into the global IT outsourcing market, but the fact that some companies there are finding success looks promising in the long term.
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