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NIDS (Nepal Institute of Development Studies), a non governmental research organization established in 1998, has been focusing on prioritized issues which are associated to development of the country. NIDS contributes to the development process by conducting research, implementing effective programs to create environment through initiation, facilitation and coordination of activities and networking/lobbying and advocating on equitable development strategies.
Mission
Develop an integrated and sustainable development model suitable for Nepal.
Objectives
  • Contribute to socio-economic development by undertaking innovative research and supporting alternative development models.
  • Implement programs to raise awareness and alleviate poverty in Nepalese society.
  • Empower local institutions in order to implement sustainable development programs in Nepal.
  • Conduct research on migration patterns to find aspects of its related vulnerability and recommend alternatives to bring to the attention of the policy-making officials in the country.
  • Conduct research/implement programs on marginalized communities such as Women, Janjati, Dalit, Remote areas and so forth.
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 'Dr. Ganesh Gurung appointed as Hon. Member of National Planning Commission'
The former Chair of NIDS, Dr. Ganesh Gurung has been appointed as Honourable Member of National Planning Commission (NPC). NIDS family would like to extend heartiest congratulations and bestwishes to Dr. Gurung for this new endeavour. He resigned from the position of Chair of NIDS on 15 April 2010 and the executive committee of NIDS has appointed Dr. Jagannath Adhikari as the new Chairperson.
    16th Apr, 2010  
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 'Land Rights through the Lens of an Artist'
Women’s land right, in law and in practice, is an essential step towards the empowerment of women. It is also critical in determining economic wellbeing and social status of women. In an effort to exchange ideas and raise awareness on this issue in a creative way, Lasanaa, in collaboration with NIDS, organized an art exhibition 'Kalalar ko aankhana bhumi (Land through the eyes of artist) in the NAFA Hall, Naxal, Kathmandu. A total of 26 artists and 2 poets were involved....
 Read More   26th Oct, 2009  
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 'NIDS presents a case in United Nations General Assembly on Trafficking and Migration...'
NIDS has presented a case in United Nations General Assembly on Trafficking and Migration on 22 October, 2009. The event can be accessed in the archive of UN web site at www.un.org/webcast.
    26th Oct, 2009  
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 'Color of the Environment Around Me'- Art Exhibition and Awarding Ceremony
Following the 'Inter-school Art Competition 2009' which was organized on the theme 'environment', an awarding ceremony to the selected artworks and stationary as well as mobile exhibition on 'Color of the environment around me' was held from September 4th – 6th, 2009 in Nepal Association of Fine Arts (NAFA) hall, Naxal, Kathmandu. The program was organized by FK Network Nepal, its secretariat is being hosted by NIDS. The total of 100 participants, including journalists, students, teachers, FK Network Nepal members, artists, organizations working on environment, participated in the program...
 Read More   8th Sept, 2009  
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 Training Workshop on Migration, Globalization, Security and Development, 2009
The Third Residential Training Workshop on Migration, Globalisation, Security and Development opened in Kathmandu on 9 March 2009 to enhance understanding of migration processes in International frameworks. The Minister for Labour and Transport Management of Government of Nepal Mr. Lekh Raj Bhatta inaugurated the session...
 Read More   24th March, 2009  
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 An Exhibition on Climate Change held in Pokhara.
An Exhibition on Climate Change was organized at the International Mountain Museum (IMM), Pokhara, Kaski on 4th December 2008 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This exhibition was organized by Fredskorpset (FK) Network Nepal in collaboration with National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) and SEWA, Nepal. The FK Network Nepal, however, initiated and took the lead in organizing this exhibition. FK Network Nepal is a network of Nepal partner organizations of FK Norway and the secretariat of the FK Network Nepal is being hosted from NIDS...
 Read More   1st Jan, 2009  
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