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Harnessing renewable energy technologies for ICT and e-governance services in un-electrified communities in rural Nepal

Mona Sharma · 2012

Summary. Rural Nepal lacks access to e-governance services because most communities have no electricity or internet. The government's digital initiatives remain unknown and inaccessible to the majority of the population, particularly in remote areas with difficult terrain. Renewable energy technologies could enable ICT infrastructure and e-governance services in un-electrified communities, benefiting rural populations who currently depend on unreliable energy access.

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Sharma, M.. (2012). Harnessing renewable energy technologies for ICT and e-governance services in un-electrified communities in rural Nepal. https://doi.org/10.1145/2463728.2463797

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DOI
10.1145/2463728.2463797
Countries
Nepal
Regions
Asia
Categories
broadband-and-digital, energy, policy
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2026-04-28