Message from Head of the Department

Welcome to the Central Department of Economics (CEDECON), Faculty
of Humanities and Social Science, at Tribhuvan University (TU).
CEDECON, established in 1959, is one of the oldest and biggest departments in TU’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Science. CEDECON is a pioneer in offering academic courses, promoting research, and producing high-quality economists for our nation and for the world.
About CEDECON
Established in 1959, Central Department of Economics (CEDECON) is one of the oldest and biggest departments at Tribhuvan University (TU). Primarily a teaching faculty, the Department also undertakes research activities and publication works. With more than 120 students in MA and 35 in MPhil enrolled each semester, CEDECON is well equipped with high-level specialized faculty members recognized for their academic and professional contributions within and outside Nepal.
Recent Activities

Call for Application (MA Economics Program)
The Central Department of Economics at Tribhuvan University is pleased to announce the commencement of applications for admission to the Master of Arts (M.A.) program in Economics for the upcoming academic year. Eligibility Criteria: Candidates aspiring to enrol in the M.A. in Economics program must fulfil the following eligibility criteria: …

Thank you Reviewers !!
We would like to thank our reviewers of the article submitted to the Economics Journal of Nepal. We appreciate your continued efforts towards ensuring the quality of our journal. Following are the names of the reviewers of the article for the issues published in the years 2021, 2022 and 2023. …

Volunteers for CAICE-2023
The Central Department of Economics (CEDECON) at Tribhuvan University is currently preparing to celebrate CEDECON’s Annual Day on September 21, followed by the CEDECON’s Annual International Conference in Economics (CAICE) on September 22 and 23, 2023. We would like to extend an invitation to students who are currently enrolled in the …

SAESM-2024
First Date of Publication: August 15, 2023 Important Notice: We are experiencing server issues with our institutional email addresses (info@cdec.tu.edu.np & naveen.adhikari@cdec.tu.edu.np). To ensure your application is received, please send a copy of your email to cedecon.email@gmail.com and saesm.nepal@gmail.com. Thank you for your cooperation. Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University …

Opportunity to participate in HPRC Graduate Research Panel (online)
Central Department of Economics (CEDECON) is collaborating with the Himalayan Policy Research Consortium (HPRC) at Nepal Study Center, University of New Mexico to organize a HPRC’s 3rd Graduate Students Research Panel, to be held virtually on July 23rd, 2023. This free event provides an opportunity to graduate students and their faculty …

NOTICE TO SUBMIT RESEARCH PROPOSAL
First Date of Notice Publication: July 10, 2023 Attention is drawn to all students who have participated in the final examination of the fourth semester (MA in Economics). It is mandatory for them to submit their research proposals for thesis writing using the prescribed format of the Central Department of …

CAICE-2023
CAICE-2023 is concluded. Wait for CAICE-2024. August 31, 2023: the program schedule and presentation rule is shared with Paper Presenters August 05, 2023: Decision on acceptance of paper is communicated with authors. July 25, 2023: The papers are now being evaluated by the scientific committee. Please expect scientific committee’s decision …

Call for Graduate Student Research Panel at Himalayan Policy Research Consortium (HPRC)
Call for3rd Graduate Student Research Panel We are happy to announce that the Central Department of Economics (CEDECON) is collaborating with the Himalayan Policy Research Consortium (HPRC) at Nepal Study Center, University of New Mexico to organize a HPRC’s 3rd Graduate Students Research Panel, to be held virtually on July 23rd, …

15th Plan Mid-Term Review
Central Department of Economics has completed an assignment titled “Midterm review of 15th periodic Plan”. This task has been carried out for the National Planning Commission, Government of Nepal. The published report is available here.