Unit 6: Digitalization in
Nepalese Perspective 7
LHs E-governance: concepts, process, and structure; E-governance practices in
Nepal; Digital financial inclusion in Nepalese financial markets; Opportunities
and challenges for digital transformation in the public sector; Digital
transformation and the economic performance in trade, tourism, agriculture, and
SMEs
Unit 6: Digitalization in
Nepalese Perspective
E-Governance: Concepts, Process, and
Structure
Concept of E-Governance
E-Governance (Electronic
Governance) refers to the application of information and communication
technologies (ICTs) by government agencies for information sharing, service
delivery, transaction processing, and integrating various systems and services
between government-to-citizens (G2C), government-to-business (G2B),
government-to-employees (G2E), and government-to-government (G2G). It
transcends mere computerization of back-office operations; it aims to
fundamentally transform the relationship between the state and its stakeholders
through enhanced accessibility, transparency, accountability, and efficiency.
1. Ministry of Finance Website (mof.gov.np)
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) website
serves as the central digital repository for Nepal's fiscal policies, economic
data, and budgetary frameworks. It primarily operates in the Information
Phase of e-governance, where the government provides one-way, static
information to citizens, policymakers, researchers, and international donors.
Key Publications and Their
Significance
A. Annual Budget
The ministry publishes the full budget speech and budget details for each fiscal year (e.g., FY 2082/83 BS / 2025/26 AD). The budget document outlines:
