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Institute for Strategic and Socio-economic Research (ISSR) is an independent, multidisciplinary and non-profit think tank with an aim to create awareness on strategic and socio-economic development issues and influence public policies. It advocates for the formulation and implementation of sound policies and provides necessary inputs based on research and studies.

We are one of Nepal's leading research services provider.

Institute for Strategic and Socio-economic Research (ISSR) is an independent, interdisciplinary, and non-profit think tank with an aim to create awareness on socio-economic development issues and influence public policy.

7 +

years of experience

As a think-tank, the mission of ISSR is to contribute to the promotion and protection of the national interest of Nepal and provide strategic inputs to the government and the private sector for the socio-economic development of the country.

The objectives of ISSR are as follows:

  • Help develop sound policies in the larger interest of country and people by generating and disseminating research-based knowledge.
  • Enrich public opinion by providing a forum for cross-exchange of ideas; professional discourses; sharing and dissemination of research findings from national and regional perspectives. ·Build collaborative partnerships for research and studies at bilateral, trilateral, quadrangle, sub-regional and regional levels on pertinent issues.
  • Build collaborative partnerships for research and studies at bilateral, trilateral, quadrangle, sub-regional and regional levels on pertinent issues.
  • Serve as a specialized center for training and research with a particular focus on leadership development.

Areas of Work

The ISSR focuses on the wide spectrum of social, economic, environmental, institutional, and political research.

The main areas of its activities include:
  • Research and Survey
  • Policy Support and Appraisal
  • Data Center
  • Training and Leadership Development
  • Dissemination and Publication
  • Internship and Volunteer Program

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