CIRDAPCentre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific

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

Members Countries1. Iran 2. Afghanistan3. Pakistan4. Nepal5. India6. Sri-Lanka7. Bangladesh (Host state)8. Myanmar9. Lao PDR10. Thailand11. Vietnam12. Malaysia13. Philippines14. Indonesia15. 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.

CIRDAP is a…

Regional organisation

Intergovernmental organisation

autonomous organisation

Function of CIRDAPThe 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.

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.

What does CIRDAP do?So, mainly CIRDAP works for alleviative poverty and rural development through;

Pilot Project

Training

Research

ResearchThe 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.

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

Action ResearchAction 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.

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

TrainingCIRDAP 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.

MissionCIRDAP 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.

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.

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AchievementMicro-Hydro Village Electrification in Nepal.

Nepal

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AchievementMyanmar

Wonder rice dryer.

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AchievementPakistan

Veterinary skill help empower women in Pakistan.

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AchievementSri-Lanka

Smart village through smartphone.

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AchievementIran

Reviving Iran’s Dry lands.

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Achievement in Bangladesh

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.

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.

JournaloAsia Pacific Population Journal.oAsian Development Review.oBangladesh Journal of Agricultural Economics.oBRAC University Journal.o Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics.o IDS Bulletin.oHealth Science Bulletin.oNDC Journal.oSouth East Asian Studies.oSAARC Journal.

Governing body

Thank you!Any Questions?