Institute of Local Governance Studies (INLOGOS) is a non-governmental, non-profit and non-political organization operated by a team of highly qualified and experienced development professionals and local governance experts. Established in April 2005, it is registered with the District Administration Office, Kathmandu, Nepal Government, Nepal and affiliated with the Social Welfare Council (SWC).  It aims to promote local democracy by contributing to bridging the gaps in rural, urban and regional planning, research and training in the area of decentralization, local governance and development.

The focus of the institute is to promote decentralization, local level planning (rural, urban and regional) and strengthening of the local governance system.