ICT for rural community development: Interview with Mahabir Pun

Mahabir Pun, 52, is a Nepali citizen. After receiving his Master’s degree in Education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, he returned to his native village, Nangi, and founded the Himanchal Education Foundation. Mr. Pun is currently at work establishing wireless networks in rural Nepal and is associated with several organisations working in ICT for rural development. Mr. Pun has won the Magsaysay Award 2007 for his community leadership and innovative application of wireless computer technology that has connected his village Nangi to the global village.

Tek Jung Mahat from APMN discussed with Mr. Pun the role of ICT for rural development in the Nepal Himalayas and his ongoing projects.