Research Thematic Area 

The Faculty of Social Sciences conducts interdisciplinary research addressing contemporary social, economic, political, cultural, and environmental challenges. The major thematic research areas include:

1. Environmental Issues and Sustainable Use of Resources

    #  Resource utilization and management

    #  Environmental impact assessment

    #  Climate change adaptation and resilience

    #  Land use planning

    #  Watershed management

    #  Sustainable development practices

2. Population, Regional, and Socio-Economic Issues

    #  Food security and livelihoods

    #  Urbanization and urban development

    #  Poverty and inequality studies

    #  Regional policy analysis

    #  Population dynamics

    #  Reproductive health and social well-being

3. Gender, Culture, and Development

    #  Multiculturalism and social inclusion

    #  Gender and foreign aid

    #  Gender dimensions of global financial crises

    #  Gender-based violence

    #  Women’s empowerment and leadership

    # Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural heritage

                                                                                                                                              4. Governance, Politics, and Society

    #  Federalism and local governance

    #  Conflict, peacebuilding, and conflict management

    #  Hydro-politics and resource governance

    #  Human rights and social justice

    #  Corruption and accountability

    #  Good governance and public policy

    #  State, society, and historical studies