Nestled in the Himalayas, Nepal shares deep religious (Hindu and Buddhist) and linguistic ties with India, making its people and culture inherently Desi.

The Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) is an annual monitoring tool used by the European Commission to track the digital performance of EU Member States. Since 2023, the DESI has been integrated into the Report on the state of the Digital Decade , aligning with the EU's 2030 digital transformation goals. The index evaluates countries across four primary pillars:

Known for a high number of ICT graduates , though it faces difficulties in retaining this talent and improving basic digital literacy across the wider workforce. Strategic Importance Ireland in the Digital Economy and Society Index