Department welcomes Prof. Shiva Raj Adhikari, PhD as new head of the department.
CEDECON’s new building is under construction.
The exams have been resumed at the Department following health protocol and guidelines.
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
Journal Restructuring Committee submits the report
Journal Restructuring Committee commissioned by Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University submitted the report to the head of the Department. This report recommends a number of reforms to be undertaken on Economic Journal of Nepal (EJN) in the form of journal architect, structures, publication policy, human resource planning, incentive mechanisms, …
Department and Nepal Rastra Bank signed an MoU
Date: 16 August 2021 Central Department of Economics (CEDECON), Tribhuvan University, and Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an objective to deepen the relationship between the two leading public institutions in Nepal. This will open avenues of collaboration for research, knowledge exchange, publication of academic …
Call for Participation in a Discussion Program
Date of Publication: 22 July, 2021Last Date of Submission: 27 July, 2021 Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University and Center for Energy Policy and Economics (CEPE), Swiss Federal Institute of Technology are collaborating to conduct a study towards understanding behavioural aspects affecting the adoption of energy-efficient two-wheelers in Kathmandu valley. …
Opportunity to work as an Enumerator
First Date of Publication: July 09, 2021Last Date of Application: July 17, 2021 (by 17.00, Nepali Standard Time) Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University is undertaking a study on ‘Evaluating synergies and tradeoffs among health, education and economic sectors in the fight against the COVID-19 in Nepal: Evidence and policy …
Admission Notice MA Economics Program
Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University invites applications from eligible candidates to its MA Economics program. Please read the instructions available on https://entrance.tufohss.edu.np/ carefully while applying for the program. Further details can be found in the notice below. Note: If you require additional information, kindly write to info@cdec.tu.edu.np with a …
Result of MPhil-PhD Program
Office of Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University has published the result of the entrance examination for the MPhil-PhD program held on Chaitra 28, 2077. The selected candidates of the Economics stream are required to enroll their name for the program between Ashad 10 to 22, 2078 …
Results of Research Assistantship (RA)
Date: June 06, 2021 As per the notice published by this department on May 11, 2021, the following candidates have been selected as Research Assistant (RA) to assist the study team for a study titled “Evaluating synergies and tradeoffs among health, education, and economic sectors in the fight against the …
Opportunity for Research Assistantship
First Date of Publication: May 11, 2021 Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University has received a grant from University Grant Commission (UGC) to conduct a study on ‘Evaluating synergies and tradeoffs among health, education and economic sectors in the fight against the COVID-19 in Nepal: Evidence and policy responses’. Under …
Discussion on Curriculum of MPhil/PhD program
Central Department of Economics, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University organized a discussion program with major stakeholders for possible revision of Curriculum for MPhil/PhD program. Learned individuals representing various government and non-government institutions participated in the program. The program started with a brief presentation about the objective of …
@CEDECONTU organized a program on capacity Development on Format/Guidelines for Theses/Dissertation writing. The program was supported by UGC. UGC's chairman gave opening remarks. The Head of @CEDECONTU shared the Format/Guidelines and @NirmalKumarRaut coordinated the program. https://t.co/g4kwKVWlIu...
Read MoreA fruitful CEDinar today with Dr. Ram Narayan Shrestha. Thank you everyone for your presence and active participation. https://t.co/zKC9RiesVy...
Read More@CEDECONTU is organizing a webinar (CEDinar) on "Migrant husbands and left-behind wives: Effect of spousal separation on the subjective well-being of young Nepali women". The speaker is Ram Narayan Shrestha, Ph.D. To register: https://t.co/jYhW7xUPr5...
Read More@CEDECONTU is organizing a webinar (CEDinar) on "Migrant husbands and left-behind wives: Effect of spousal separation on the subjective well-being of young Nepali women". The speaker is Ram Narayan Shrestha, Ph.D. To register: https://t.co/mekvABkN62...
Read MoreAn ongoing workshop relating to issues on Government´s capital expenditure and FDI in Nepal is being organized by the @CEDECONTU. The panelists include renowned economists and practitioners. The finance minister Janardan Sharma inaugurated the program. https://t.co/rMLKI6kLip...
Read MoreWe feel proud to congratulate Dr. Uma Shankar Prasad, Associate Professor @CEDECONTU for being appointed as a member of National Planning Commission, Government of Nepal. We wish him all the best for his successful tenure. https://t.co/eA4cwLJFgu...
Read MoreMoU signed between @CEDECONTU and Nepal Rastra Bank for the collaboration in research, knowledge exchange, publications of academic and policy importance, and capacity building. https://t.co/a3LzwoibAW...
Read More@CEDECONTU organized an orientation program for the 2078 batch of MPhil students on the 6th of August 2021. We congratulate and welcome new aspirants and wish them good luck for their fruitful academic journey ahead....
Read More@CEDECON organized an orientation program for the 2078 batch of MPhil students on the 6th of August 2021. We congratulate new aspirants and wish them good luck for their fruitful academic journey ahead....
Read MoreTwo more days to go for applying to the post of field enumerator. The application deadline is July 18, 2021 (5 pm) ...
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