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
Healthy and educated, yet alone
Archives Author: Dr. Arun Joshi Year: 2026 Dr. Joshi is a Policy Lead, Human Assets and a Distinguished Fellow at IIDS. Disclaimer: The views in the article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of IIDS. Read More
View MoreReframing the Hundi Challenge: A Behavioral Analysis of Informal Value Transfer Systems, Institutional Incentives, and Policy Responses in Nepal
Archives Muskan Agrawal Year: 2026 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 MoreRemittance and its Poverty Reducing Impacts in Nepal
Archives Author: IIDS Year: 2026 Remittance inflows have become a cornerstone of Nepal’s economy, providing a vital source of external finance and supporting millions of livelihoods. According to the World Bank, Nepal received approximately USD 9.6 billion in remittances in 2023—an amount equivalent to slightly over 25 percent of its GDP, …
View MoreWhite Paper 2026: Nepal’s Economy under the New Normal
Archives Author: Dr. Biswash Gauchan & Dr. Bijan Bhattarai Year: 2026 IIDS White Paper 2026: Nepal’s Economy under the New Normal provides a multidimensional, evidence-based diagnosis of Nepal’s current economic condition at a critical political and economic juncture. It maps structural paradoxes – the WFDD Tetrad of Premature Welfarism, Financialization, Deindustrialization, …
View MoreA Development Strategy for Nepal
Archives Author: Dr. Biswash Gauchan & Ms. Astha Bhatta Year: 2026 Development Strategy for Vision 2100 translates the White Paper’s diagnostic into a long-horizon strategic framework for Nepal’s structural transformation. It outlines the policy architecture, sectoral priorities, and institutional reforms required to transition the country from a remittance-dependent, consumption-driven model toward a productive, …
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Events
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Financial Literacy Session and Sun security office visit
Financial Literacy Session and Sun security office visit report On 9th July 2026, a team of IIDS interns attended a Financial Literacy training program...
Movie on the House (MOTH) Episode 12: The Korean Dream
IIDS invites you to the 12th episode of Movie on the House (MOTH) featuring the award-winning documentary The Korean Dream by Ashok Thapa. Presented...
The Role of the Private Sector in Medical Education in Nepal
The Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS) successfully hosted a research and policy dialogue on “The Role of the Private Sector in Medical Education...