Nepal’s BPO and KPO Sector: Chasing a $6 Billion Revenue Goal by 2036
31st January 2026, Kathmandu
Nepal is rapidly positioning itself as a formidable player in the global Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) landscape.
Nepal’s BPO and KPO Sector
On January 31, 2026, the 29th Anniversary of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nepal (ICAN), industry leaders and policymakers gathered to chart a roadmap for the country’s digital and financial service exports.
The conference, titled “Global Accounting and Finance Outsourcing: Trends, Regional Insights and Emerging Global Opportunities,” highlighted how Nepal can transition from traditional bookkeeping to high-value financial consultancy.
1. The GAIN Project: A $6 Billion Vision
One of the most ambitious revelations of the conference was the GAIN (Global Accounting Initiative in Nepal) Project. Presented by CA. Ananda Raj Sharma Wagle, Vice-President of ICAN, the project sets a bold decade-long target:
Job Creation: Generating over 150,000 jobs for Nepalese professionals.
Revenue Goal: Earning more than USD 6 billion annually in foreign currency.
Focus: Moving beyond routine tasks to specialized services like Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI-driven accounting.
2. Transitioning from BPO to KPO
A key takeaway from the session “Starting Small, Thinking Global” was the necessity for Nepalese firms to climb the value chain. Experts emphasized that for sustainable growth, firms must shift their focus:
From: Routine bookkeeping and data entry (BPO).
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To: Specialized advisory, complex financial modeling, and KPO services.
The Driver: Cultivating a work culture rooted in ethics, professionalism, and continuous skill development to meet international standards.
3. Key Drivers for Nepal’s Outsourcing Success
In the session chaired by ICAN President CA. Nil Bahadur Saru Magar, panelists identified several factors that make Nepal a competitive outsourcing destination:
| Driver | Impact on Global Competitiveness |
| Talent Depth | High proficiency in English and a growing pool of CA/ACCA professionals. |
| Cost Advantage | Competitive labor costs compared to regional peers. |
| Tech Adaptation | Adoption of AI automation tools and cloud-based accounting. |
| Policy Support | Calls for government stability and “Ease of Doing Business” reforms. |
4. High-Level Policy Advocacy
The conference saw participation from the highest levels of government, including Finance Minister Mr. Rameshwor Khanal, who attended as the Chief Guest. The consensus among the Auditor General and Financial Comptroller General was clear: Collaboration is the key. To foster the BPO/KPO sector, Nepal requires:
Policy Stability: Long-term tax incentives and clear regulatory frameworks.
Infrastructure: Investment in digital security and high-speed connectivity.
Global Branding: Positioning Nepalese accounting firms as trusted partners for international engagements.
“Nepal can position itself as a competitive player in the global market by shifting from traditional bookkeeping to new-age accounting solutions like Robotic Process Automation (RPA).” — Conference Insight
Conclusion: The Future is Digital
The ICAN 2026 conference served as a clarion call for the Nepalese financial sector. With the GAIN Project providing a strategic framework, the focus now shifts to implementation, blending technology with the inherent professionalism of Nepalese accountants to capture a larger slice of the global outsourcing pie.
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