High Hopes to Hard Landings

Once hailed as a gateway to the Himalayas, the China-financed Pokhara International Airport now faces unexpected challenges as it struggles to find regular international flights. The same is true for the ADB-financed Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa.

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The Paradox of Nepal's HydroPower

Nepal is rich in hydropower potential yet remains energy-poor, struggling with underinvestment, governance bottlenecks, and regional market constraints. Despite surplus electricity at times, unreliable access, weak transmission, and limited domestic uptake continue to hold back economic transformation.

Balancing Act

BALANCING ACT

Roads are essential for development. But the haphazard construction of roads across Nepal is now a threat to its pristine landscapes and vital ecosystems.

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Kathmandu

Urbanization without Urbanism

Urban Nepal is a reality—yet service delivery, planning, and resilience lag far behind the pace of change. Closing this gap is central to managing inequality, governance strain, and climate risk in the country’s cities.

POLICY ENTREPRENEURS INC

Policy Entrepreneurs Incorporated (PEI) is a policy research center based in Kathmandu. Our team brings in the essential local expertise and experience to deliver impactful results that support inclusive and sustainable growth in Nepal. Through our collaborations with national and international partners, we offer evidence-based insights and engage with decision-makers in the public, private, and social sectors to help them make informed decisions.

OUR FOCUS AREAS

Our work spans key areas driving inclusive growth and better governance in Nepal.
Each focus area reflects our commitment to evidence-based reform and systemic impact.

Governance & Federalism

Strengthening Nepal’s federal system by promoting inclusive governance, supporting policy reforms, and enabling effective intergovernmental cooperation.

Water, Energy, Food

Advancing equitable and sustainable water and energy solutions through research on hydropower, irrigation, and climate-smart infrastructure.

Economic Growth

Fostering locally driven growth by supporting SMEs, tourism, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods across Nepal’s diverse regions.

International Relations

Exploring Nepal’s evolving geopolitical role and how global, regional, and bilateral relations shape its development pathways.

Urban Resilience

Building cities that are inclusive, climate-resilient, and responsive to the needs of all residents — from informal settlements to heritage districts.

Communication

Turning rigorous research into clear, compelling narratives that inform policymaking and engage the public in critical debates.

On Knowledge and Impact

Measuring impact through evidence and reflection to track change, generate insights, and strengthen policies and programs for greater effectiveness.

COLLABORATORS AND CLIENTS

We collaborate with governments, development partners, national and international research institutions, (international) non-governmental organizations, and the private sector to design and implement solutions rooted in context and evidence.

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