Report providing an assessment of 'readiness' for e-trade development with particular emphasis on B2B activity in small and medium entreprises (SMEs) in Nepal - reviews country's economic structure focusing on the information technology industry; outlines the national vision and related policies for enhancing e-trade; deals with the dynamics, and competition aspects of the e-market in Nepal; gives an overview of the national e-trade infrastructure; examines the degree to which the country is able to participate in a networked world (e-readiness); addresses the role of e- trade and information communication technology (ICT) in the national export diversification strategy, country's potential in e-trade development, and gives examples of companies making innovative use of ICT; presents views and concerns of the government, SMEs and the non-governemntal organisations regarding the emerging e-trade and ICT global environment; looks at furture scenarios resulting from e-trade growth and development; includes bibliography (p. 49-50).

Keyword(s) : B2B, Electronic Commerce, Nepal