NIF wins ASOCIO 2024 DX Award for ECN project

KATHMANDU: Nepal Internet Foundation (NIF) was honoured with the prestigious ASOCIO 2024 DX Award at the ASOCIO Digital Summit 2024, held in Tokyo, Japan, from November 6 to 8.

The Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization (ASOCIO) presented the award to celebrate outstanding contributions to digital innovation and transformation in the Asia-Oceania region.

NIF received recognition for its Everest Community Network (ECN) project, which established the highest community network at an altitude above 4,000 metres in the remote Himalayan villages of Khunde and Khumjung. ECN promotes eco-tourism, environmental conservation, and digital connectivity by bringing reliable internet access to these isolated communities. Through ECN, NIF has impacted local Sherpa communities, bridging the digital divide by providing digital tools, techniques, and resources that empower these remote Himalayan settlements.

ASOCIO, an international federation of IT organisations across 24 nations in Asia, awards digital excellence annually, recognising the outstanding achievements of its member countries' service providers.

In various categories, over 200 organisations received nominations this year. NIF’s recognition as the recipient of the Emerging Digital Solutions & Ecosystem Award highlights the far-reaching impact of ECN’s technological innovation in advancing sustainable digital solutions.

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