Objectives

The main objectives of the CEADS are:

To undertake research on indigenous and social exclusion issues cross-cutting to social development sectors

To organize seminars, workshops and talk programs on contemporary indigenous and alternative development issues

To document, publish and disseminate reports, articles books and journals on the relevant fields

To carry out advocacy and awareness campaigns and training on issues of national concern mainly indigenous ethnic people's rights, gender and alternative development

To set up research centre of excellence for indigenous and alternative development issues.

CEADS has been producing the Talk show program "Sanghiya Nepal" and broadcasting through Nepal Television on every Saturday at 10 pm and re-telecast on Tuesday at 3.05 pm. The main objective of this show is to create a discussion on Federalism, social inclusion and public participation to contribute in inclusive democratic Constitution making process.