The Nepal Economic Observatory
Independent research on Nepal's development landscape — rigorous, accessible, and grounded in public evidence.
We exist to bridge the gap between complex development data and meaningful policy insight — producing independent, rigorous research accessible to policymakers, practitioners, and citizens of Nepal.What We Do
Three Pillars of Work
Books, audio, and sector analysis — each designed to strengthen evidence-based dialogue in Nepal.
Research & Publishing
Independent books and reports analyzing Nepal's development partnerships, fiscal policies, and institutional frameworks with empirical rigor.
Podcasts & Media
Accessible audio conversations that translate complex economics into actionable insight for students, officials, and citizens.
Policy Analysis
Sector-by-sector evaluation of programs, frameworks (like World Bank CPFs), and their real-world outcomes in Nepal's communities.
Our Research Focus Areas
Core themes that shape the Observatory's agenda and publications.
Development Finance
Tracking multilateral lending, IDA/IBRD flows, and their outcomes
Governance & Federalism
Assessing Nepal's federal transition and institutional capacity
Climate & Disaster Resilience
Mainstreaming DRM and climate adaptation across sectors
Social Policy & Inclusion
Gender, equity, and social protection program evaluations
Trade & Regional Integration
Nepal's economic connectivity with India, China, and beyond
Digital Economy
ICT readiness, digital governance, and technology for development
Guiding Principles
How we approach questions that matter for Nepal's future.
No institutional funding. Research driven by evidence, not advocacy.
Every claim grounded in publicly available data, CPF evaluations, and IEG reports.
Complex economics explained for a wide audience — not just specialists.
Research intended to shift policy conversations, not merely describe them.