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The Institute for Policy Studies & Research (INSPIRE) is the policy research and strategic think tank of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML). INSPIRE is dedicated to strengthening the Party’s policy framework, strategic direction, and long-term vision through rigorous research, evidence-based analysis, and informed public dialogue.
The Institute brings together scholars, policy practitioners, and subject experts to examine the political, economic, social, cultural, technological, and geopolitical challenges facing Nepal. By generating knowledge and facilitating strategic debate, INSPIRE seeks to contribute to Nepal’s democratic, socialist-oriented, and national development agenda.
Vision
To become a leading institute for conducting the necessary study and research to achieve the national aspiration of “Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali” and to establish socialism with Nepali characteristics.
Mission
To develop INSPIRE into a centre of excellence capable of providing the Party and society with strategic policy recommendations and research-based solutions that support socialist transformation and the well-being of the people.
Goal
To support the Party and the broader society in building a progressive, socialism-oriented state through evidence-based research, policy analysis, and strategic intellectual engagement.
Scope of Work
INSPIRE undertakes research, policy analysis, and strategic dialogue across a broad range of disciplines that are central to Nepal’s national development and socialist transformation.
Conducting studies, research, and analysis in various fields of Nepali social sciences through a Marxist framework.
Analysing state policies across the economic, social, cultural, security, and foreign relations sectors.
Examine the class character, ideological orientation, organisational evolution, and policy differences of political parties operating in Nepal.
Collecting and analysing technology, data, and information required for party and state governance; reviewing measures taken during the party’s leadership in government to prepare policy recommendations; and conducting research on the party’s future strategic direction.
Undertake research on the theory and practice of People’s Multiparty Democracy (PMD), its implementation, and its contribution to building the foundations of socialism in Nepal.
Study regional and global geopolitical, geostrategic, and geodemographic trends, and assess their impact on Nepal’s sovereignty, security, and development.
Analyse the experiences of socialist movements and socialist-oriented states around the world, drawing lessons relevant to Nepal’s contemporary political and economic context.
Research and document the history of the Nepali communist movement, including its ideological evolution, organisational development, and contribution to social transformation.
Organise seminars, conferences, and public discussions on emerging national and international issues, and publish research findings and policy conclusions.
Collaborate with foundations established in memory of the Party’s founding and senior leaders, Party departments, research institutions, universities, think tanks, and academic networks in Nepal and abroad.
Promote dialogue and cooperation with research organisations working on political economy, social transformation, national security, public policy, and citizens’ welfare, while encouraging the exchange of knowledge, resources, and expertise.
Support the Central Party School Department by developing research-based training materials, curricula, and policy education resources.
Establish and mobilise thematic expert groups and specialised research desks to undertake interdisciplinary research and policy engagement.
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