CIRDAP_Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific

Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific. It works for rural development and poverty alleviation.

1. CIRDAP Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific

2. The countries in the Asia-Pacific region pursued a series of rural development programmes with emphasis on inter-sectoral linkages and coordination, to make optimal use of scarce resources and to maximize the impact of development to bring about a qualitative change in the lives of the rural poor . During the mid-seventies’ the countries of this region felt that the promotion and success of integrated rural development programmes can be greatly facilitated through regional cooperation . In response to this urgent need, in July 1979 the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific(CIRDAP) was established. # FAO, took the initiative to Established CIRDAP

3. Members Countries 1. Iran 2. Afghanistan 3. Pakistan 4. Nepal 5. India 6. Sri-Lanka 7. Bangladesh (Host state) 8. Myanmar 9. Lao PDR 10. Thailand 11. Vietnam 12. Malaysia 13. Philippines 14. Indonesia 15. Fiji Bangladesh is the host country of CIRDAP. Initially, there was only six members. Secretariat is situated in Chameli house, a historical places, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

4. CIRDAP is a… Regional organisation Intergovernmental organisation autonomous organisation

5. Function of CIRDAP The CIRDAP agreement states that to achieve the objectives, the center shall: Conduct and through the national IRD centers, promote research on various aspects of IRD in the region, with emphasis on alternative approach leading to move effective field action programmes . Hold consultative conferences or other meeting enabling national decision makers, research, workers, planners and executives to exchange ideas and experiences on IRD and to identify areas in which collaborative effects should be promoted for the mutual benefit of member states .

6. Organize training course on planning implementation and evaluation of programmes for IRD centers in implementation their respective training programmes. Provide technical support to national IRD centers and maintain liaison with such centers and with national, regional or international organizations and agencies concerned with IRD. Serve as a clearing house data bank for information on IRD in the region and promote the dissemination of information through publications and the preparation of documentation, including the translation of significant publication on IRD Perform such other function as may be recommend or useful for the attainment of its objectives.

7. What does CIRDAP do? So, mainly CIRDAP works for alleviative poverty and rural development through; Pilot Project Training Research

8. Research The major aims of the research programmes are to identify and analyse the causal factors affecting the rural disadvantaged groups; provide guidelines to policy makers; formulate follow-up activities leading to further research, action research/pilot projects and training.

9. Selection of Research Topics: The topics of research studies and other activities are selected in the following ways: The CMCs suggest the topics either directly to CIRDAP or through submission to CIRDAP Technical Committee (TC ) Once the topics of studies are selected, the Research Division prepares project digests and submits them to the Technical Committee (TC) for preliminary scrutiny. Subject to Executive Committee’s (EC) recommendation, the project list is submitted to the Governing Council (GC). After GC’s approval the projects are included in the CIRDAP Programme of Work and Budget (PWB). Funds are mobilised for those approved projects and they are taken up in consultation with concerned donors

10. Action Research Action Research aims to identity appropriate institutions, methodology and technologies to enhance skills and build capacities of human resource development of villagers income generation and for other productive as well as social welfare/development activities .

11. Action Research emphasises on people’s participation in development programmes. Some noteworthy projects; Health care for rural schools Reduction of post-harvest agriculture crops losses Women in fishing communities Social forestry Comprehensive population and family planning

12. Training CIRDAP series the countries in designing, coordinating and managing their training requirements and programmes . CIRDAP, with support from its partner organizations, conducts training activities at regional, sub-regional and in country levels. These training programmes include short-term courses of 10-12 days and workshops and seminars of 3-5 days.

13. Mission CIRDAP is an Intergovernmental organisation mandated to facilitate the provision of services that will influence policy formulation and programme action towards rural development and poverty alleviation through a network of CIRDAP contact ministries and link institutions Vision Prosperous rural communities enjoying improved living conditions as a result of collaborative efforts of CMCs working together and learning from each other.

14. Objective: To assist national action and promote regional co- operation relating to integrated rural Development (IRD), in the region . To act as a serving institution for its member states . To encourage joint collective activities to benefit the member countries both individually and collectively.

15. Achievement 15 Micro-Hydro Village Electrification in Nepal. Nepal

16. Achievement 16 Myanmar Wonder rice dryer.

17. Achievement 17 Pakistan Veterinary skill help empower women in Pakistan .

18. Achievement 18 Sri-Lanka Smart village through smartphone.

19. Achievement 19 Iran Reviving Iran’s Dry lands .

20. Achievement in Bangladesh 20 Embroidery brings fortune to 30,000 rural women. Floating vegetable garden in Teesta Basin. House wives achieve success rearing cattle. Dry land technology boosts rice yield.

21. How can a researcher get help from CIRDAP? CIRDAP acts as a supervisor for a researcher . If any researcher needs data regarding rural development, CIRDAP can provide that contacting with their link institution.

22. Journal Asia Pacific Population Journal. Asian Development Review. Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Economics. BRAC University Journal. Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics. IDS Bulletin. Health Science Bulletin. NDC Journal. South East Asian Studies. SAARC Journal.

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