Computer Association Nepal and Nepal Mobile Distributors Association Forge Strategic Alliance

Kathmandu. A strategic institutional collaboration has begun between two major umbrella organizations in Nepal's information technology and mobile business sector: the Computer Association Nepal Federation (CAN Federation) and the Nepal Mobile Distributors Association (NMDA).

A significant discussion was held between the high leadership of both organizations at the central office of CAN Federation in Khusibu with the objective of developing Nepal's mobile industry and addressing the existing challenges in this sector.

In the meeting, detailed discussions were held particularly on the policy ambiguity faced by Nepal's mobile sector, the challenges of the 'grey market' i.e. mobiles entering through unauthorized channels, and the regulation of the overall hardware and mobile ecosystem. Chiranjivi Adhikari, Acting President of CAN Federation, stated that as the technology sector has become the backbone of the country's economy, collaboration is indispensable to end the irregularities within it. He said that the state's revenue is being lost due to illegal imports, and legitimate businessmen are facing difficulties, hence joint advocacy will be done against this.

Similarly, Raghu Tripathi, President of NMDA, mentioned that this alliance has given great impetus for the effective implementation of systems like the Mobile Device Management System (MDMS) and for practical import policies. In the meeting, both executive committees agreed to align their work directions, prepare a long-term roadmap for policy advocacy and joint collaboration. Both organizations have expressed their commitment to create strong pressure at the state level to make the Nepali mobile market more secure, transparent, and organized through this collaboration.