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IIDS and the Confederation of Banks and Financial Institutions Nepal (CBFIN) came together for the second Niti Daudaha to discuss Nepal’s premature financialization and the need to direct financial resources towards productive investment.

Learning Thursday at IIDS! 📚💡 Curiosity, fresh perspectives, and thought-provoking conversations — that’s what our Thursdays are all about! This week, Ayush Poudyal explored an interesting and timely topic: The Minimum Wage Debate. #MinimumWage #LearningCulture

Niti Daudaha | Next Nepal Under the New Normal IIDS, in collaboration with CBFIN, brings together member institutions for a dialogue led by Dr. Biswash Gauchan, Executive Chair of IIDS, on Nepal’s financial sector and productive investment.

As part of the IIDS Magnificent 100+ series, IIDS welcomes Dr. Shabnam Koirala Azad, Dean of the School of Education and Professor at the University of San Francisco, for an in-house session on education, research, and social change.

IIDS Niti Daudaha Goes Global: Australia As part of its flagship Niti Daudaha initiative, IIDS continues to expand its policy dialogue with the global Nepali diaspora. “Role of Nepali Diaspora in the Next Nepal” Sydney | Brisbane | Melbourne | Canberra 13–24 November 2026

Learning Thursday at IIDS! Curiosity, fresh perspectives, and thought-provoking conversations — that’s what our Thursdays are all about! This week Ayusha Koirala and Dibya Karki brought us two interesting topics to explore.

“A shared vision. Stronger connections. Ideas for the future.” Highlights from the IIDS Retreat 2026, featuring strategic discussions, team-building, and moments of reflection and camaraderie as the team looks ahead to IIDS @ 50 (2029) and the IIDS Policy Conclave 2026.

As part of नीति दौडाहा, IIDS hosted Mr. Siddhartha Rana and Senior Executives from his group of companies for a dialogue on Nepal’s economic future.

The IIDS Retreat 2026 in Godawari brought strategic discussions, team-building activities and reflection. From envisioning IIDS @ 50 to preparing for the IIDS Policy Conclave 2026, the retreat renewed a shared commitment to advancing evidence-based policy and Nepal’s development.

Introducing Res Himalaya, IIDS’ new biannual journal exploring the political, economic, social, and strategic questions shaping Nepal and its neighborhood. 📝 Submissions are now open for the inaugural issue. 📖 Guidelines: iids.org.np/notices/ 📩 [email protected]

Welcoming the new batch of IIDS Apprentices! 🎓 Selected through the 9th IIDS Apprenticeship Fair, they begin a journey of learning, contribution, and growth. Welcome to IIDS!

🌏 Connecting Nepal with its Global Diaspora IIDS and The Great Nepali Diaspora (TGND) have signed an MoU to strengthen collaboration, advance diaspora research, and foster knowledge exchange between Nepal and Nepali communities worldwide. 🇳🇵🌍 #IIDS #TGND #NepaliDiaspora

Apprenticeship Fair 2026 | IIDS 🌱 A meaningful day of learning, connections, and new opportunities! We’re grateful to everyone who joined us in bringing young talents and organizations together and making the Fair a success. #ApprenticeshipFair2026 #IIDS

Apprenticeship Fair 2026 ✨ Connecting young talent with opportunities to learn, explore, and build the future. 📅 26–27 August 2026 | IIDS #ApprenticeshipFair2026 #IIDS