Trade, Transport & Logistics NIIERD works on initiatives that enhance Nepal’s connectivity and trade performance. Typical areas: Border posts, dry ports and clearance facilities Transport terminals and logistics hubs Warehousing and value-added logistics services Improvements in trade facilitation and logistics systems The institute provides analysis on trade flows, costs, bottlenecks,…

Green Economy & Waste NIIERD engages in projects linked to environmental sustainability and the green economy. Typical areas: Solid waste processing and recycling solutions Waste-to-energy and resource recovery initiatives Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions Policies and incentives for circular economy models The institute helps assess economic viability, environmental benefits, business…

Energy & Hydropower NIIERD works on energy and hydropower projects from an economic and policy angle. Typical areas: Run-of-river and storage hydropower schemes Mini and micro-hydro projects Integrated energy approaches, including renewables Enabling policies and frameworks for energy investments Support can include demand and revenue analysis, assessment of economic and…

Municipal & Urban Services NIIERD supports municipalities and urban agencies in improving basic services and urban infrastructure. Typical areas: Water supply and sanitation Local roads, footpaths and drainage Street lighting and local utilities Basic solid waste management arrangements The institute’s contribution focuses on service planning, financial and economic analysis, institutional…

IT & Digital Systems NIIERD participates in initiatives that apply digital technologies to governance and service delivery. Typical areas: Web and mobile platforms for public and private services Management information systems and data platforms Digital tools for education, health, agriculture and other sectors E-governance and digital public services The institute…

Health & Education NIIERD supports projects in health and education where economic and policy perspectives are important. Typical areas: Health facility planning and service improvements Education infrastructure and system strengthening Skills development and technical/vocational education Digital and blended learning initiatives Support may involve cost and benefit analysis, financing and equity…