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.
The mission of the organization is to develop an integrated and sustainable development model suitable for Nepal.
To alleviate poverty and contribute to socio-economic development by undertaking innovative research and supporting alternative development models.
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Conduct research in the community level and advocate alternative development models for sustainable development in Nepal.
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Implement programs to raise awareness and alleviate poverty in Nepalese society.
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Organize trainings to empower local institutions in order to implement sustainable development programs in Nepal.
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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.
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Conduct research/implement programs on marginalized communities such as Women, Janjati, Dalit, Remote areas and so forth.
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 Seminar on HIV and Migration held in Kathmandu Nepal
A one day seminar on HIV and Migration was held in Kathmandu on 27 October 2006
organized by NIDS in collaboration with Fredskorpset Norway. The chief guest State
Minister of Ministry of Labor and transport management expressed in his remarks the
commitment to give attention to the gist concluded and implement the recommendations
brought by the seminar to minimize the HIV risks...
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 International Migrants' Day 2007 Observed in Nepal
17th International Migrants' Day has been celebrated in Nepal in coordination and
collaboration of National Network on Safe Migration and UNIFEM. The network comprises of 35 organizations
working on safe migration. To mark this day, a huge Rally was organized in Kathmandu , which was participated
by the Hon. Minister Mr. Ramesh Lekhak, Ministry of Labour and Transport Management along with a diverse range
of stakeholders...
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 Training Workshop on Migration,Globalization,Security and Development
Nepal Institute of Development Studies (NIDS) and Refugee and Migratory Movements Research Unit (RMMRU) were the co-host for the second residential
training workshop with resource persons and participants from across the globe. It was conducted during 9-16
March 2008 at Godavari Village Resort, Nepal...
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