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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
 'Meet the Expert for Women's Land Rights'
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. But usually it is found that there are provisions in laws but the ultimate beneficiaries are not aware of their rights and can not claim of the same. In an effort to exchange ideas and raise awareness on the legal provisions of women's property rights especially land rights, 'Meet the Expert' was organized in Tanahun and Kapilvastu districts in the month of June. This activity was structured as an open discussion program among the participants and the expert. As an expert, a lawyer having expertise on gender aspect as well, was invited to the program. Every discussion program went on for 4 to 5 hours. The IEC materials; fliers, bookmarks, calendars were also disseminated in the program. A documentary was also used in the beginning to start off the discussion. It is hoped that this type of intervention fosters awareness and sensibility on what land rights is all about, and what are the provisions in the constitution and policies.
  30th June, 2010 ..............................................................................................................................................
'An Interaction Seminar on Women's Land Rights'
In collaboration with the National Women Commission (NWC), an interaction seminar on women land rights was organized in May 17, 2010 at the premises of NWC, Singhadarbar, Kathmandu. With the objectives to make the stakeholders aware on the recommendations made by the then High Level Commission on Scientific Land Reform (HLCSLR) and collect the issues and perspectives on women's land rights further, the seminar was organized in the Chairmanship of the Hon. Chair of the NWC, Ms. Nainakala Thapa. Two papers with the focus on women's land rights and implementation were presented by the Chair of the NIDS, Dr. Jagannath Adhikari and Professor Dr. Meena Vaidya Malla. The recommendations of the HLCSLR, was presented by the then Hon. member of the HLCSLR, Ms. Radha Devi Bhattarai. Most of the partners of NIDS, political parties, representatives from the Ministry of Land Reform and Management, Chair of the Natural Resources and Revenue Committee, CA members, etc participated in the program. Women's land rights particularly the implementation part, was massively conversed and the participants put forward their views, perspectives and insights without any timidity.
17th May, 2010 ..............................................................................................................................................
'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 ..............................................................................................................................................
'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....
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