Introduction
Established on May 15, 1969, under a collaborative agreement between the Government of Nepal, Tribhuvan University, and the Ford Foundation, the Centre for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA) initially operated as an autonomous body. It was later integrated into Tribhuvan University in 1975 under the National Education System Plan (NESP), gaining institute status. Over the decades, CEDA has evolved into a leading policy-research hub, driving socioeconomic and administrative development through research, consultancy, and training programs.

Vision
CEDA’s primary goal is to advance nation-building by generating evidence-based solutions and insights in socioeconomic and administrative fields.

Core Objectives

• Support policymakers in designing and executing development policies, plans, and programs.
• Provide empirical, conceptual, and value-driven frameworks to guide decision-making.
• Offer innovative policy alternatives and strategic options.
• Promote informed public discourse on national development challenges.
• Strengthen Tribhuvan University’s role in national development through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Foster global partnerships to address development challenges.

Global Collaborations
CEDA maintains active partnerships with international institutions, including:

• United Nations ESCAP (Bangkok) – Trade and Investment Relations in South/Southeast Asia.
• DEVINSA (Colombo) – Development Information Network for South Asia (focal point for Nepal).
• UNEP-NETTLAP – Thematic Node for South/Central Asia on environmental training.
• Asia-Pacific Development Centre (APDC, Malaysia), EROPA (Philippines), CRD (South Korea), and AMDISA (India).
• Member of the ADB-Asian Think Tank Network and BIMSTEC Think Tank Network.

Human Resources
Academic Staff:

• Executive Director (Professor, Economics ).
• Associate Professor (Economics).
• Lecturer (Geography).

Administrative Staff:

• Deputy Administrator, Account Officer, 6 Office Assistants, and 9 Office Attendants.

Publications
CEDA produces research reports, case studies, seminar proceedings, and policy briefs. Key publications include:

• Journal of Development and Administrative Studies (JODAS): A biannual, peer-reviewed journal since 1978.
• CEDA News: A semi-annual newsletter updating ongoing projects.
• Over 500 publications, including the proceedings of the International Symposium on Social Economy, Regional Development, and Poverty Reduction.

Research Initiatives
Recent and ongoing projects (2020):

• Agricultural Enterprises, Value Chain, and Livelihood Promotion (University Grants Commission, Nepal) – Ongoing.
• National Framework of Government Subsidy in Nepal (National Planning Commission) – Ongoing.
• Tourism Skilled Labor Market Analysis (Ministry of Labour) – Completed.

Capacity Building
CEDA delivers customized training programs in:

• Public administration, financial management, and project planning.
• Research methodology, computer applications, and environmental management.
• Workshops for Tribhuvan University staff, government agencies, and international partners.

Facilities

• A specialized library with resources on development studies, economics, and public administration.
• Auditorium (100 capacity) and two seminar halls (30 capacity each).

Prof. Dr. Arjun Baral
Executive Director, CEDA
Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
Email: director@ceda.tu.edu.np
Tel: +977-01-4331721/4331722
Website: www.ceda.org.np