Completed Activities

NIURS chair in a discussion panel on “Navigating Geopolitics ” in a 2 day Seminar on “Small State Capabilities: Navigating Competition and Foreign Policy Priorities in Nepal” organized by ISSR Nepal August 31- Sept 1, 2023. Other panelists included Dr Minendra Rijal, Dr Rajan Bhattarai and Raj Kishore Yadav, moderated by Dr Govinda Raj Pokharel

NIURS Chair with Mayor Bodh Gachhedar, CAO Mr. KC and udhyog Sangathan chair Mr Khurana in the “Resilient City Pathways” planning report dissemination seminar at Duhabi Municipalty on August 29 2023.Board member Dr Ajaya Lal and DRR expert Dr Suman Karna (standing) were present.

NIURS organized the book review and knowledge sharing event: “Bahatar Saal ko Bhukampa” on 3rd April, 2023. Ar. Kishore Thapa, the author, was the main speaker of the event who briefed on the contents of the book which was followed by remarks from Dr. Meen Bahadur Chettri. Event was held successfully with relevant discussions on

NIURS chair Dr. Jagadish Chandra Pokharel meets Hon'ble Sita Gurung Minister, Ministry of Urban Development in her chamber on 3rd August 2023. He suggested the Minister to take 16th plan preparation as an opportunity to raise the level of urbanization agenda.

NIURS team visited Koshi Province Capital- Biratnagar as part of the project entitled “Facilitating economic development through environmental governance in Koshi Province” from 15-16 March 2023. The objective of the visit was to introduce the project, discuss planned activities and collect feedback from major stakeholders and key partnering agencies of the province. During the visit, the

NIURS along with other consortium partners (The Asia Foundation, V-Rock & Company, CEO and SAWTEE) disseminated the findings of the study related to investment environment of Province 1 in Birat Expo through Investment Pavilion.  In the pavilion, NIURS showcased its investment policy study findings and the process followed for the study. VROCK showcased the potential

‘Birat Expo 2079 Agro-Industrial International Exhibition’ organized by Chamber of Industries Morang (CIM) hosted series of thematic sessions and showcased various stalls and pavilions. The first technical session titled “Overall Context and Environment for Investment in Province 1” was led by Nepal Institute for Urban and Regional Studies (NIURS) on 16th Dec, 2022. Dr. Jagadish

A policy consultation meeting titled “Policy Issues and opportunities related to investment promotion and economic growth of Province 1” was organized by NIURS in collaboration with FNCCI Province 1 with the local support of Dhankuta Chamber of Commerce and Industries on 12th July, 2022 at Hotel Cheap and Best at Dhankuta Municipality, Dhankuta. The program

A policy consultation meeting titled “Policy Issues and opportunities related to investment promotion and economic growth of Province 1” was organized by Nepal Institute for Urban and Regional Studies (NIURS) in collaboration with Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI-P1) with the local support of Mechi Chamber of Commerce and Industries on 11th

A policy consultation meeting entitled “Policy issues and opportunities related to investment promotion and economic growth of Province 1” was jointly organized by Nepal Institute for Urban and Regional Studies (NIURS) and Community Engagement and Outreach (CEO) on 17th June, 2022 at Hotel Easton Blue at Suryodaya Municipality, Illam. The program was attended by local