Message from Executive Chairperson

The Policy Research Institute (PRI), a statutory body of the government of Nepal, is dedicated to supporting policy makers by generating research-based evidence for policy making that promotes good governance, development, and justice in the country. PRI brings together leading academia, government experts, and the public to generate nonpartisan results through study and research on national policy issues.  

Stepping into the role of the new Executive Chairperson, I am deeply committed to the mission of the Policy Research Institute. I am honored to contribute to this vital mission and to lead an institution that is at the forefront of shaping our nation’s policies.

The Policy Research Institute has been growing into a productive and reliable research institution, thanks to the endeavors of my predecessors and the hardworking, competent research team and all.

My vision for the future of the Policy Research Institute is to develop it into an institution with a high-level policy ecosystem. This ecosystem will include academia, bureaucrats, policy professionals, elected representatives, and government and non-government think tanks both within Nepal and abroad. I aspire to make PRI a centre of excellence in policy research and resources, and a space for young emerging scholars to learn and contribute to the field of public policy.  

I urge all policy practitioners, scholars, and stakeholders in public policy research to engage with us and provide feedback on our activities to help us grow.

I look forward to working with my colleagues at the institute, government officials, policymakers, lawmakers, the public policy research community in the country, the Nepali diaspora, academic and policy research partners worldwide who share our common goals in addressing local and global policy issues.

Thank you!  

Prof. Dr. Lekhnath Sharma
Executive Chairperson
May 29, 2024