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
The Energy Sector in Nepal: Economic Potential and Financial Challenges of Renewable Energy Transition
Archives Author: Zaky Khan, Shakshyam Kafle, Anjali Sapkota, Manmeet Singh Ajmani and Barun Deb Pal Year: 2026 Nepalβs commitment to harness its vast renewable potential under the Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) presents a transformative opportunity with economic and environmental benefits. It aims to capitalize on domestic hydropower and solar …
View MoreAgriculture in Nepalβs NDC 3.0: Economy-wide Impacts on Nepalβs Economy
Archives Author: Nanda Kumar Maharjan, Aakriti Kafle, Barun Deb Pal, and Manmeet Singh Ajmani Year: 2026 Nepalβs agriculture sector, central to food security, and rural employment and livelihoods faces mounting pressures from climate change, land degradation, and declining productivity. The Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) introduces a set of targeted …
View MoreElectrification of the Transportation Sector in Nepal: Economic Potential and Fiscal Challenges
Archives Author: Zaky Khan, Shakshyam Kafle, Dilasha Joshi, Manmeet Singh Ajmani, and Barun Deb Pal Year: 2026 Transport sector is central to Nepalβs economic and energy systems but is also a major source of fiscal and environmental vulnerability. The sector facilitates over 90% of the movement of passengers and goods but …
View MoreEvaluating 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 …
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IIDS Policy Conclave 2025
The IIDS Annual Policy Conclave 2025, held on Friday, 26 December 2025, successfully convened policymakers, researchers, youth leaders, private-sector representatives, diaspora voices, and development...
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...