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
Nepali Diaspora in Australia
Archives Author: Sneha Ghimire, Dharmendra P. Lekhak and Akhilesh Upadhyay Year: 2026 The Nepali Diaspora in Australia report, prepared by the Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS) in collaboration with the Australian Embassy, examines the rapid growth and evolving role of the Nepali community in Australia. Over the past decade, the …
View MoreBeyond rescue and relief: Climate change is now Nepal’s economic crisis
Archives Author: Sangram Bahadur Shah Year: 2026 Mr. Shah is a consultant 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 MoreIT’s time to go global
Archives Author: Shreesh Tripathi & Subin Adhikari Year: 2026 Mr. Shreesh Tripathi and Mr. Subin Adhikari serve as Research Assistant and Junior Research Assistant at IIDS, respectively. Disclaimer: The views in the article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of IIDS. Read More
View MoreIs more credit really the answer?
Archives Author: Astha Bhatta Year: 2026 Ms. Astha Bhatta is a Program Specialist at IIDS. Disclaimer: The views in the article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of IIDS. Read More
View MoreNepal at the Crossroad: Political Economy in the Post Gen-Z Movement
Archives Author: Dharmendra Lekhak, Nanda Kumar Maharjan, Shreesh Tripathi, Subin Adhikari, Aakriti Kafle Year: 2026 Nepal at the Crossroad: Political Economy in the Post Gen-Z Movement is a concise fact sheet that examines Nepal’s current political and economic rupture through the lens of the recent Gen-Z–led uprising. It diagnoses deep-seated structural …
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Events
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Report Launch & Dissemination Event: Nepali Diaspora in Australia
The Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS), in collaboration with the Australian Embassy, successfully conducted the dissemination event for the study “Nepali Diaspora in...
Pathways and Priorities for Inclusive, Resilient and Low-Carbon Development for Nepal Economy
Green Growth for Nepal: Turning Climate Targets into Economic Triumphs A landmark IIDS-IFPRI study reveals that implementing Nepal’s NDC 3.0 climate targets is not...
IIDS presents its White Paper 2026 and Development Strategy to the Ministry of Finance, Government of Nepal
The IIDS delegation, led by Executive Chairman – Dr. Biswash Gauchan, presented and officially handed over its White Paper 2026 and Development Strategy to...