This theme covers work on the sources of long-term prosperity, and on removing the most binding policy obstacles. Topics include economic growth, trade, investment, public finance, migration, entrepreneurship, and institutions.
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This theme covers work on expanding human potentials by augmenting capabilities. Topics include education, skills, health, nutrition, social protection, human deprivation and inequities.
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This theme covers work on minimizing threats to future prosperity while reorienting development paradigms. Topics include climate change, disaster mitigation, conservation, green infrastructure and urbanization.
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Latest Publication
Evaluating Contribution of Industrial Policy in Nepalβs Development
Archives Akchyat Sherchan Year: 2025 The research work presented here is part of the assignments undertaken by summer interns at IIDS. The viewpoints and findings expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the institution. The summer interns were free to express their …
View MoreGreen Development in the Seven Provinces
Archives Ariel Dodds Year: 2025 The research work presented here is part of the assignments undertaken by summer interns at IIDS. The viewpoints and findings expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the institution. The summer interns were free to express their …
View MoreThe Nepali Diaspora and FDI
Archives Violet Rana Year: 2025 The research work presented here is part of the assignments undertaken by summer interns at IIDS. The viewpoints and findings expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the institution. The summer interns were free to express their …
View MoreImpact Assessment of Rising Non-Performing Assets on Nepalβs Financial Stability
Archives Shirshak Poudel Year: 2025 The research work presented here is part of the assignments undertaken by summer interns at IIDS. The viewpoints and findings expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the institution. The summer interns were free to express their …
View MoreDesigning an Institutional Framework for Carbon Trading and Finance in Nepal
Archives Brishuta Chapagain Year: 2025 The research work presented here is part of the assignments undertaken by summer interns at IIDS. The viewpoints and findings expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the institution. The summer interns were free to express their …
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Events
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IIDS Policy Conclave 2025
IIDS ANNUAL POLICY CONCLAVE 2025Β Date: Friday, 26 DecemberΒ Theme: Next Nepal: Reimagining Governance, Growth, and Equity in the Post Gen-Z MovementΒ IntroductionΒ The...
IIDS 46th Anniversary
IIDS celebrated its ππππ‘ ππ§π§π’π―ππ«π¬ππ«π² on November 25, 2025, under the theme βπππ©ππ₯ ππ ππ‘π ππ«π¨π¬π¬π«π¨ππ: ππ¨π₯π’ππ’πππ₯ πππ¨π§π¨π¦π² π’π§ ππ‘π ππ¨π¬π πππ§ π ππ¨π―ππ¦ππ§π.β...
Ideating @ IIDS – Episode 05
IIDS hosted Ideating @IIDS Episode-05 on November 7, 2025, organized by the Center for Geostrategic Affairs, featuring acclaimed writer Ms. Manjushree Thapa in conversation...