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About RDAI
Nepal's Premier Research & Analytics Think Tank
The Research and Development Analytics Institute (RDAI) is a Nepal-based think-tank committed to advancing data-driven, inclusive, and evidence-based development. RDAI operates at the intersection of research, policy, and advocacy generating actionable insights and translating them into impactful programs.
RDAI brings together researchers, policy professionals, data analysts, development practitioners, youth leaders, and sector experts to study Nepal’s key challenges and design solutions that are practical, measurable, and scalable.
Our core focus is simple: connect research with real-world impact.
RDAI works at the intersection of research, policy, analytics, advocacy, and implementation. Our work helps government institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, private sector actors, youth groups, and academic communities make informed decisions backed by reliable data and contextual knowledge.
From conducting policy research and surveys to designing workshops, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning systems, and development programs, RDAI focuses on transforming evidence into practical action.
The Research and Development Analytics Institute (RDAI) is an independent Nepal-based research and policy think tank dedicated to advancing inclusive, sustainable, and resilient development.
We believe that development decisions should not be based on assumptions, guesswork, or short-term trends. They should be built on strong evidence, reliable data, local realities, and inclusive participation.
RDAI brings together researchers, policy professionals, data analysts, development practitioners, youth leaders, and sector experts to study Nepal’s key challenges and design solutions that are practical, measurable, and scalable.
Our core focus is simple: connect research with real-world impact.