Open Research Action Institute (ORIN Nepal) is a policy and action research organization in Nepal, striving to be a 'Center of Expertise for Resilient Coexistence', with a dynamic team of nationally and internationally renowned researchers and professionals. ORIN follows a multi-partnership approach, developing alliances with individuals, and governmental and non-governmental organizations ranging from rural landless to national and international institutions. We contribute to creating space in decision making for marginalized people’s voices and ensure that public policy better reflects the concerns and rights of poor people and regions.
We aim to contribute to sustainability, development, and change by enhancing the resilient coexistence of humans, nature, and societies through research and actions that foster improved governance, reduced climate vulnerability, wise natural resource management, and the promotion of social justice.
Our goal is to influence public policy on issues surrounding natural resources, climate change, social justice, and poverty.
# Nurture partnerships, linking policy and practice, the government and private sector, and across
diverse stakeholder and rightsholder groups
# Engage critically in the policy processes and frameworks, facilitating actions to achieve an
equitable and sustainable future
# Inform policymakers, practitioners, researchers, academia, and communities through diverse
forms of communication and dissemination of findings produced from research, policy analysis,
and actions.
Human mobility is becoming more global, creating wider transformations at local, national, regional and global levels. It is essential to understand development and change through a mobility lens.
Reducing vulnerability is a significant challenge posed by climate change. We prioritize collaborative efforts towards managing climate change uncertainty by exploring strategies for mitigating
Sustainable natural resources are essential for meeting the needs of growing populations. We prioritize the efficient and responsible use of forest resources to avoid depletion,
Social inclusion is one of the greatest challenges, particularly in multicultural and multifaceted socio-economic contexts. We emphasize reducing inequality and promoting social justice.
Who we work with?
Marginalized individuals, communities, and groups
Indigenous communities, ethnic minorities
Grassroots organizations and actors
Policy makers and practitioners
Governmental organizations and authorities
Non-governmental organizations and authorities
Civil society
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We aim at contributing to sustainable goals by enhancing well-being and livelihoods through improved governance, reduced climate vulnerability, natural resource management, and social inclusion.