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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It is not a given that Nepal will benefit from low US tariffs
Archives Author: Astha Bhatta Year: 2025 Ms. Astha Bhatta is a Program Specialist for IIDS. Disclaimer: The views in the interview are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of IIDS. Read More
View MoreTowards a knowledge driven future
Archives Author: Shreesh Tripathi & Ashish Ghimire Year: 2025 Mr. Shreesh Tripathi is a Research Assistant & Mr. Ashish Ghimire is the Consultant for IIDS. Disclaimer: The views in the article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of IIDS. Read More
View MoreMustang in crisis: A Himalayan warning for Nepal
Archives Author: Sangram Bahadur Shah Year: 2025 Mr. Sangram Bahadur Shah is a Consultant for Climate Finance Expert 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 MoreHuman capital first
Archives Author: Dilasha Joshi & Prabesh Rijal Year: 2025 Ms. Dilasha Joshi is a Sr. Program and Research Assistant, Center for Sustainability and Mr. Prabesh Rijal is a Jr. Research Assistant, Center for Human Assets at IIDS. Disclaimer: The views in the article are those of the author and do not necessarily …
View MoreRECOMMENDATION REPORT ON NEPAL NDC 3.0
Archives Author: Dr. Biswash Gauchan, Zaky Khan, Dilasha Joshi, Sankalpa Poudel, Asmita Poudel, Sangram B. Shah, Nanda K. Maharjan, Sneha Vaidya Year: 2025 As part of the IIDS Himalayan Net Zero Initiative, we call for a climate strategy that’s ambitious yet rooted in Nepal’s realities—as a low-emitting, high-vulnerability Himalayan nation. …
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IIDS Apprenticeship Fair
The Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS) successfully concluded its Eighth Apprenticeship Fair, conducted to recruit for the positions of Junior Research Assistants/Analysts. As...
Digital Talk: Harnessing the Powe of Technology
The Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS) hosted a session titled “Digital Talk: Harnessing the Power of Technology” on 25th August 2025 at its campus, bringing...
Ideating @ IIDS – Episode: 05
The Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS) will host the next episode of its talk series, “Ideating @ IIDS”, featuring Mr. David Sislen, Regional...