16th June 2024, Kathmandu
Enhancing Public Service Delivery in Nepal through Digital Governance and Robust Cybersecurity Measures Presented By General Secretary of Center for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CSRI) & Founder of Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal Dr. Shaligram Parajuli.
The presentation on "Digital Governance in Nepal & Cyber Security" outlines the efforts and challenges in implementing digital governance and cybersecurity measures in Nepal. The key points from the presentation can be summarized as follows:
Digital Governance in Nepal
Definition and Importance:
Digital governance aims to enhance public service delivery by leveraging technology to create efficient, transparent, and accountable government processes.
Good governance, according to the United Nations, includes participation, rule of law, transparency, responsiveness, consensus-oriented decision-making, equity, inclusiveness, effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability.
Initiatives:
Various e-governance projects have been launched, such as the National Information Technology Center (NITC) and the Government Integrated Data Center (GIDC).
Online services include tax filing, business registration, citizenship applications, and passport applications.
The Digital Nepal Framework (DNF) promotes digital infrastructure, governance, economy, and society.
Legislation and Policy:
Key laws include the Electronic Transactions Act, Cybersecurity Policies, and the Right to Information Act.
Challenges:
Cybersecurity threats, digital divide, infrastructure limitations, and the need for capacity building are significant challenges.
Cyber Security in Digital Governance
Importance:
Cybersecurity ensures the protection of digital infrastructure, data, and services against cyber threats.
It is crucial for maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data, which fosters public trust and service continuity.
Challenges:
Nepal faces challenges such as content language barriers, system readiness, infrastructure security, application security, data breaches, insufficient internet penetration, and lack of a secure digital environment.
The evolving threat landscape and resource constraints are significant issues.
Measures and Strategies:
Key measures include risk assessment and management, encryption, strong authentication, incident response, and regular audits.
Legislative measures include enacting comprehensive cybersecurity legislation, data protection laws, and a national cybersecurity strategy.
Capacity Building and Awareness:
Training programs for government employees and public awareness campaigns are essential.
Collaboration and information sharing between government, private sector, and international partners are encouraged.
Technological Measures:
Implementing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint security, and regular software updates are critical.
Future Prospects
Efforts to expand broadband access, develop smart cities, and foster public-private partnerships are ongoing.
Continued focus on infrastructure development, policy implementation, cybersecurity, and capacity building is crucial for the success of digital governance in Nepal.
Conclusion
Digital governance has the potential to transform public service delivery and citizen engagement in Nepal.
Robust cybersecurity measures are foundational to protecting digital government services and ensuring their reliability.
Acknowledgment
The program is organized by the Information Security Response Team Nepal (npCert) and Digital Governance in Nepal, with the cybersecurity program developed by Mr. Chiranjibi Adhikari, President of npCert.
This summary provides an overview of the key points covered in the presentation on digital governance and cybersecurity in Nepal.
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