COMPUTER ASSOCIATION OF NEPAL
Back Ground
Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) was established in December 1992 as an
autonomous, non-political, non-partisan, non-profitable and service oriented organization.
The computer association has been formed with the involvement of professionals, specialists,
vendors, manufacturers and information technology experts within the country.
Objectives
As mentioned in the constitution of CAN, the main objectives of CAN are as follows :
- To assist in the utilization, enhancement and promotion of computers and
information technology in the country and to help develop strategies to meet the
necessary requirements for the development of literacy and skill regarding
computer science.
- To provide and protect the necessary rights and privileges benefits to
individuals, institutions, companies and organizations affiliated to activities of
CAN.
- To provide support and facilities to all general, corporate and honorary
members of CAN.
Activities
To fulfill the above objectives, the following activities are envisaged :
- To assist in the institutional development of computer technology.
- To assist and develop the synchronization and standardization in the field of
computer training and education.
- To develop coordination among computer professionals with their services.
- To organize and conduct seminars, workshops, talk and training programs and
to provide consultancy and R & D services.
- To exchange knowledge, skill and technology in the field of computer and
information technology with similar types of organizations within and outside the
country.
- To assist in the field of technology transfer, export, import and formulation of
national policies.