E-Commerce Law Seminar in Pokhara
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tshiringtmg7E-Commerce Law Seminar in Pokhara
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tshiringtmg7TITLE OF THE SEMINAR: The Legal Pulse of E-Commerce: Explore the challenges and
opportunities in regulating the rapidly growing e-commerce industry.
PROPOSED DATE: 31st February.
LOCATION: Pokhara.
VENUE: Prithivi Narayan Campus, Pokhara.
ORGANIZER’S NAME: ALSA, National Chapter, Nepal
ORGANIZER’S CONTACT: nepalalsa@[Link]
OBJECTIVES OF THE SEMINAR: With the advent of globalization, Nepal has seen a robust growth in e-commerce
and information technology (IT) services in the last decade. In the last couple of years alone there has been a
boom in online businesses and a rise in digital entrepreneurs. While e-commerce is in its infancy in Nepal, it is
growing quickly. This growth demonstrates the need of initiation nationally with regards to awareness and
education. This event initiated by ALSA Nepal will play pivotal role in shaping legal minds with this alarming
growth in this sector. The key objectives are highlighted below:
The seminar can equip businesses with the knowledge and insights necessary to navigate the legal
complexities of operating in the e-commerce space. This can foster innovation, growth, and
competitiveness within the Nepalese e-commerce sector.
By raising awareness about consumer rights and responsibilities in online transactions, the seminar can
empower consumers and enhance their trust in e-commerce.
The seminar can contribute to increasing digital literacy among the Nepalese population, which is
essential for the successful adoption of e-commerce.
The seminar allows for comprehensive coverage of different aspects of e-commerce law, ensuring deep
understanding rather than surface-level knowledge.
The seminar can help prepare future lawyers for emerging legal challenges in the digital economy,
making them more competent to handle e-commerce related cases.
It promotes awareness of consumer protection issues in online transactions, which is crucial as more
Nepali citizens engage in e-commerce.
The seminar can help identify regulatory gaps in Nepal's current e-commerce laws by bringing together
different perspectives from students and professionals.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Primary audience: 50+ law students (+2, undergraduates and graduates) from Pokhara belonging to
Tribhuvan University, Purbanchal University and Gandaki University.
Secondary audience: The existing e-commerce business owners in Pokhara.
BENEFITS OF THE SEMINAR:
Proper knowledge on e-commerce sector and legal scope that enables the law students to understand
the legal status as well as enables actual business owners to carry out business locally or nationally
remaining within the parameters of law.
Awareness and reach of the subject matter to the audience out of valley.
Fosters robust e-commerce security.
Establishes a platform that connects legal minds from capital with audience at Pokhara.
Strengthens partnership and co-operation between ALSA and BRU/Pioneer Law Associates.
ORGANIZERS BIO: Asian Law Students’ Association (ALSA) is a non-profit, non-political organization that
aims to connects law students from the corners of Asia. As an organization that includes 17 national chapters,
ALSA has been a melting pot for various culture throughout Asia since its founding over 30 years ago. With the
sheer number of national chapters that joined ALSA, the organization has connected around 12.000 students
Asia-wide.
ALSA Nepal has been recognized as national chapter recently and we serve as a platform, primarily for Nepal’s
law students to share the ideals of law and develop a creative and cohesive spirit within the network.
The key visions of ALSA Nepal entails: focusing on a global vision on the promising future of Nepal,
promoting an awareness of justice and the rule of law across Nepal, and facilitating the recognition of social
responsibilities amongst law students in Nepal.
BRU’S BIO: Bharat Raj Upreti Memorial Foundation (the “BRU Foundation”) was founded in 2015 in the
loving memory of late Mr. Bharat Raj Upreti, founding member of Pioneer Law, senior advocate and ex-justice
of Supreme Court of Nepal. Late Upreti is remembered for his excellent practice in commercial laws in Nepal.
It was Mr. Bharat Raj Upreti who took Pioneer Law to its present height and recognition. BRU Foundation aims
to play an instrumental role in the field of – (1) legal profession, (2) legal education, and (3) independence of
Nepalese judiciary, through research, publication, capacity building, policy dialogue and reform intervention.
CONCLUSION: The one-day seminar “The Legal Pulse of E-Commerce: Explore the challenges and
opportunities in regulating the rapidly growing e-commerce industry” is more than just an academic event; it
bridges capital’s knowledge with the legal community in Pokhara. Pioneer’s assistance to us as a resource
person will extend substantial exposure to us and more importantly to the subject itself among a dynamic and
committed audience. We eagerly anticipate forging a partnership that promises benefit and success.
PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY: ALSA, Nepal
DATE: 17/01/2025
