World Bank to Provide $50 Million for Nepal’s Digital Transformation

The World Bank has approved $50 million to support Nepal’s digital transformation. The decision was made recently by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors in Washington under the “Nepal Digital Transformation Project.”

The funding will strengthen Nepal’s digital public infrastructure and expand the delivery of public services through digital platforms. The project aims to bring fundamental changes to how services are provided to citizens. It will invest in digital platforms such as an integrated online citizen service portal, secure data exchange systems, and “digital lockers” to manage verifiable certificates and digital wallets.

To increase public trust in the digital economy, the project will also invest in electronic signatures (e-signatures), cybersecurity, and data governance. David Sislen, World Bank Director for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, highlighted that investing in digital infrastructure will enhance transparency, inclusivity, and efficiency in service delivery. With the main digital platforms and services digitized, citizens and businesses will have easier access to services, improving public sector performance and promoting good governance.

The project will be implemented under a joint co-financing arrangement between the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Under the full mutual reliance framework, the World Bank will act as the lead financier, while ADB will serve as a trail lender, contributing $40 million. ADB management is expected to present the project to its board in March 2026.