The 19th Annual General Meeting of the association unanimously approved the proposal to implement the federal concept in its organizational structure before strengthening its programs to implement the ICT related programs and policies.[break]
“The solidarity amongst different associations will definitely help to make us stronger institutionally.We will also be able to exert pressure on the government for more support for ICT development in the country if we adop the federal representation in our organization," said CAN´s outgoing president Suresh K. Karna.
He further said that the concept of federation was going to provide institutional support in ICT sector in the government as well as private level. The association has been organizing various events to raise awareness on ICT and to provide platform to ICT entrepreneurs for last two decades.
Narayan Neupane, General Secretary of CAN also said the concept of federation was important to enhance the strength of the association with greater representation of ICT organizations at local level.
“Many ICT related organizations are scattered accross the country. It will be easier for us to exert pressure on the policy makers to formualte and implement the ICT related policies and programs,,” he added.
Currently, CAN, which has been incorporating total 56 districts chapters, is expected to strengthen its capacity to expand its presence in additional areas.
The association has been organizing promotional events such as CAN InfoTech, CAN SofTech, ICT conference among others in different parts of the country.
The meeting has also approved the annual events and programs mainly targeted to ease ICT entrepreneurship and increase its access to larger number of people.
The AGM also elected a 15- member new executive committee for next three years.
Established in 1992, CAN has around 500 members representing ICT professionals, specialists, manufacturers and institutions.
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