The Nepal Institute for Policy Research (NIPoRe) is a Kathmandu-based policy think tank. It generates evidence-based debates on contemporary policy issues in Nepal and Asia for both the public and private sectors. The institution currently works on high policy priority areas through four research centers – the Center for New Economy and Inequality (CNEI), the Center for Strategic Affairs (CSA), the Center for Governance Studies (CGS), and the Center for Human Development (CHD).

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Regulatory Gaps in Nepal’s Fintech

Regulatory Gaps in Nepal’s Fintech

The fintech sector is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, offering numerous opportunities and challenges for developing countries like Nepal. As Nepal’s digital payment industry is growing, examining the NRB’s current regulatory policies relating to PSPs (E-sewa and Khalti) and PSOs (Nepal Clearing House Limited and Nepal Electronic Payment System) is crucial.

South Asia Bulletin – Vol 2, Issue 7 | March 2024

South Asia Bulletin – Vol 2, Issue 7 | March 2024

In February 2024, candidates supported by Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party secured victory in Pakistan’s elections. However, despite this success, Khan’s party is set to be sidelined from power as the second and third-largest political entities have agreed to establish a coalition government. Additionally, a bilateral agreement between the Maldives and India was made to replace Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives with civilian experts. Notably, the Taliban abstained from participation in a two-day conference organized by the United Nations in Doha, Qatar.

Call for Applications – NIPoRe Early Career Policy Research Fellowship (EC-NPRF)

Call for Applications – NIPoRe Early Career Policy Research Fellowship (EC-NPRF)

The NIPoRe Early Career Policy Research Fellowship (EC-NPRF) is an annual rigorous fellowship program that provides opportunities to the next generation of young Nepali students and researchers interested in building their careers in high-priority public policy issues from Nepal and Asia. Given Nepal’s ongoing polycrisis, generating valuable insights and policy documents through rigorous research has become more important than ever. Please submit your application along with all required supplement details by 5 PM on 29 March 2024.

Navigating South Asia’s Market-Driven Climate Action

Navigating South Asia’s Market-Driven Climate Action

At the 21st Conference of Parties (COP) in Paris in 2015, the member countries conveyed their efforts on climate change mitigation and adaptation commitments in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Some South Asian countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Pakistan have considered using market mechanisms under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement to achieve their NDCs. These market mechanisms also gained a footing at the COP28 in Dubai in November-December 2023. Further negotiations on it have been postponed until the COP29 meeting in 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

FEATURED PUBLICATION

Nepal Competitiveness Index 2024

Nepal Competitiveness Index 2024

The second edition of Nepal Competitiveness Index evaluates Nepal’s seven provinces across 64 indicators in areas like macroeconomic stability, government framework, and quality of life. Bagmati province leads in competitiveness, while Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces face challenges. In addition, the NCI 2024 also assesses seven provinces’ digital competitiveness. The report aims to guide policymakers in fostering inclusive growth and prosperity in Nepal’s all seven provinces.

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FEATURED INITIATIVES

EVENTS

Release Event of the Nepal Competitiveness Index 2024

Release Event of the Nepal Competitiveness Index 2024

The Nepal Competitiveness Index 2024 is a joint-research initiative of the Nepal Institute for Policy Research (NIPoRe) and the Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACl) at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. NIPoRe and ACI are launching the final study report on 22 Feb 2024 amid one event in Kathmandu followed by events across the province capitals.

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RESEARCH CENTERS

NIPoRe has four research centers, each specializing in one specific policy area. All centers have resident and non-resident staff working on high priority public policy issues from Nepal and Asia.

Center for New Economy and Inequality

Centor For Strategic Affairs

Center for Governance Studies

Center for Human Development