NIUG - About Us / Introduction Section

Background

Nepal Internet Users Group (NIUG) started in 1997 as a group of people interested in the use of the Internet and e-mail in Nepal. This informal group was primarily established to share new ideas, difficulties and information regarding the Internet. Members met on a regular basis to share their knowledge and organized training programs with the purpose of encouraging newcomers and popularizing the Internet Technologies.

In April 1998, the group outgrew the old informal setup and was registered as a membership based nonprofit, Non Governmental Organization (NGO). In effect, it became the first and only Information and Computer Technology (ICT) - oriented NGO operating in Nepal, focused on development and provision of ICT supported social services.

Objectives

NIUG is a development institution whose objectives are:·

To be a canter of excellence, serving the community of users who access or contribute to the design of on-line information in Nepal.

To develop knowledge of use of the information super highway-INTERNET and related technology

To encourage content development on local issues and in local language

To provide a platform for electronic publishing in Nepal

To make IT based solutions accessible and usable by ordinary Nepalese

Vision

The overall vision for the future is one where good quality information relevant to Nepal's development, is widely available in a decentralized form at affordable rates, through a sustainable service.

NIUG's area of activity.

NIUG is a forum where members, both individual and organizational, come together to discuss/share their expertise and experiences and contribute online information . Members within NIUG have access to resources to develop skills through in-house training and broadly through NIUG member's resources. Members provide information as well as have access to resources and information through projects and programs coordinated by NIUG.

As an independent organization., NIUG also seeks to be a ' voice' for members, by ' informing and educating the public', and representing the concerns of members to relevant parties, including private sector ISPs and Government bodies.

"INDRENI" a free Intranet service, a pioneer in the country, was set up by NIUG in 1998. The objective of the service was broadly in line with NIUG's mission to share and make available on line information at minimum cost. NIUG's pioneer service offers a low-cost alternative to the Internet and has the potential to reach the masses. The objective of the INDRENI service is to work global and dial local.

NIUG also coordinates and facilitates NepalNet, a development oriented network of organizations and institutions working in Nepal. NepalNet has in its network, members who are focused on Nepal's socioeconomic development.
NepalNet originated from the 1997 International Canter for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) project called 'Electronic Networking for Sustainable Mountain Development in the Hindu Kush-Himalayas'. It's focus is on sustainable development and is open to all the stakeholders in sustainable development. The NepalNet network is young but has a tremendous potential for growth in incorporating development focused Nepalese organizations.

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