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
White 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, …
View MoreNepali 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
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Events
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IIDS Presents White Paper 2026 & Development Strategy to the National Planning Commission
The Institute for Integrated Development Studies (IIDS) formally presented and handed over the White Paper 2026 and Nepal’s Development Strategy for Vision 2100 to...
Report Launch & Dissemination Event: Nepali Diaspora in Australia
On 18 May 2026, the Institute for Integrated Development Studies, in collaboration with the Australian Embassy in Nepal, organised a dissemination programme to present...
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...