The implementation of this Policy shall be guided, among other things by the right of access to information as well as the need to promote transparency, fairness and accountability in the delivery of government services and execution of roles and responsibilities of government agencies. The following constitutes some of the guiding principles of the policy:

5.1 This policy is intended to create foundational groundwork for an overarching vision of “Digital Nepal”. As per this vision, Information and Communication Technology will be a key driving force in transforming Nepali society into knowledge and information based society and strengthening Nepal's pursuit of equality and sustainable growth by leveraging Information and communication technology.

5.2 The implementation of this policy will be Government-led and Private Sector- driven. Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) shall form one of the bases for implementation of this policy especially in matters and projects of national character and importance. Government shall take leadership mainly in facilitating the mobilisation of investment and resources required for development of national telecommunications infrastructure backbones with particular focus on expanding access to broadband, as well as the full implementation of this policy.

5.3 This policy is primarily designed to guide and mainstream the use of ICTs in all sectors of the Nepalese economy within the overall context of socio-economic development and poverty reduction agenda pursued by the country.

5.4 In order for this policy to make meaningful impact on social and economic development of the country, the policy goals, objectives and strategies shall also be linked with the overall national developmental objectives, priorities and programmes such as the periodic development plans formulated by National Planning Commission. This policy will therefore form a basis for all sectors to draw their respective ICT strategies from. 5.5 Infrastructural synergies shall be promoted while upgrading existing and developing new infrastructure such as roads and electric power and facilitating cost effective roll-out of telecommunications and broadband infrastructure aimed at supporting the goals of the policy. 5.6 This policy shall be supported by appropriate legislation/directives aimed at effective separation of roles and responsibilities for policy formulation/guidance, regulation and operation in order to ensure transparent and effective regulatory functions based on emerging trends of convergence and establish institutional mechanisms for policy implementation.

5.7 The implementation of this policy shall take into account relevant regional and global strategies and best practices in transforming the nation into a knowledge based society by cultivating strong linkages with the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), WSIS beyond 2015, WTO, Broadband Commission, UN-ESCAP, post 2015 sustainable development agenda etc.

5.8 Nepal will continue to uphold the principle of freedom of expression on the Internet and net neutrality

5.9 The policy intends to promote platform neutral services in e-governance