Inception Report
The "Bridging Data and System Silos" inception report examines Nepal's digital and data landscape, highlighting the fragmentation caused by over 120 isolated digital systems across government ministries. These systems lack interoperability, leading to data silos, inconsistent standards, and inefficient data utilization for policy-making. The report identifies policy, data, and operational silos as key challenges, exacerbated by limited coordination, inadequate data quality, and a lack of skilled personnel. It proposes a comprehensive regulatory framework, scalable digital systems, and enhanced data governance to improve interoperability. Opportunities include leveraging initiatives like the National ID Program, Nagrik App, and open data advocacy to foster innovation and better service delivery.