Economy | Human Assets | Environment and Climate Change

Kathmandu
Joined March 2020
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
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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.
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“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.
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🌍 Registration is now open for #D4N2026! This years theme, "Navigating Systems in Transition" — from food & health to climate adaptation. 📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka + Online 📅 November 30-December 3, 2026 Register today: bit.ly/D4N2026-Register @3ieNews @ADB_HQ @akuglobal
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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.
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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.
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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]
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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!
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🌏 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
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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
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🌏 Call for Abstracts – Deadline Extended! D4N2026 South Asia is undergoing major transitions—from climate change and urbanization to technological and demographic shifts. How can we navigate these changes to improve diets and nutrition in the region?
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Share your research and experiences at Delivering for Nutrition in South Asia 2026. 📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka & online 📅 November 30–December 3, 2026 ⏰ New abstract deadline: August 30 🔗 Submit: bit.ly/D4N2026 @WFP @WFP_Nepal @WYBofficial @UKinNepal @UNICEF @UNICEF_Nepal
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Apprenticeship Fair 2026 ✨ Connecting young talent with opportunities to learn, explore, and build the future. 📅 26–27 August 2026 | IIDS #ApprenticeshipFair2026 #IIDS
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Dr. Yamuna Ghale highlighted five priorities: stronger weather and market information, inclusive digital advisory, better farmer targeting, trusted social mobilization, and locally driven research and development.
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Scaling Digital Advisory in Nepal means moving beyond downloads to real impact—better decisions, productivity, resilience, and livelihoods for farmers, powered by trusted data, responsible AI, and stronger public–private collaboration.
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Digital agriculture can fill Nepal’s extension-service gap—but its real impact will come from connecting underserved farmers to timely information, markets, and better returns. Honorable Dr. Devendra Gauchan, Member, National Planning Commission
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GeoKrishi’s digital agriculture ecosystem is expanding access to advisory, inputs, and markets, delivering measurable productivity and cost gains addressing challenges of farmer trust, market linkages, and long-term sustainability. Mr. Bobin Thapa, Program Coordinator, GeoKrishi
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