Private Sector Study on the Implementation of Digital Trade Regulations in Nepal

This study examines how digital trade regulations in Nepal are implemented and experienced by firms in practice. Moving beyond the existence of laws and policies, it focuses on firm-level awareness, compliance challenges, and adaptation strategies across key areas such as data governance, e-commerce, digital payments, FDI, and ICT trade. Using a mixed-methods approach grounded in the Digital Trade Integration (DTI) framework, the study generates evidence on gaps between regulatory intent and real-world outcomes, and offers policy-relevant recommendations to strengthen Nepal’s digital trade integration and competitiveness.