Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)

Joined March 2015
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CIRDAP is pleased to announce upcoming Knowledge Series 59 webinar Women Farmers Leading Climate Resilient Farming on 23 June 2026 at 3:00 PM Bangkok time and 2:00 PM Dhaka time with APAARI ARINEENA CACAARI and FARA. Register now link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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🌿 CIRDAP & National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj release a Policy Brief on transgender and gender-variant youth inclusion in rural livelihoods. 📄 Read the brief: cirdap.org/Policy_Brief_Acti… #TransgenderInclusion #SocialInclusion
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🌍 CIRDAP & PIDF launch an international online training on “AI for Rural Development” (18–20 Aug 2026), focusing on practical and ethical AI solutions for rural communities. 🔗 Register: forms.gle/dXyeLF5PZTKQxnoq8
📘 Brochure: cirdap.org/wp-content/upload…
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DG CIRDAP H.E. Dr. P. Chandra Shekara meeting with Dr. Jaya Krishna Shrestha, Acting ED of LDTA, Nepal, to discuss strengthening cooperation in rural development and capacity building and advancing shared priorities. #CIRDAP #LDTA #Nepal #RuralDevelopment #Partnership
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🇵🇭 CIRDAP extends warm greetings to the Government and people of the Philippines on Independence Day. As a valued Member Country, the Philippines remains a key partner in advancing inclusive rural development across the region. 🇵🇭#CIRDAP #Philippines #IndependenceDay
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CIRDAP DG H.E. Dr. P. Chandra Shekara paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Rajendra Prasad Mishra, Secretary, MoALD Nepal. The meeting focused on strengthening regional cooperation & advancing collaborative efforts for sustainable rural development across member countries. #Nepal #MoALD
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🏆 DG CIRDAP, H.E. Dr. P. Chandra Shekara, received the Lifetime Achievement #Award at the International Conference on Women and Youth for Transforming Agribusiness Ecosystems in Kathmandu, Nepal, recognizing his outstanding contributions to #RuralDevelopment and #Agribusiness.
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DG CIRDAP, H.E. Dr. P. Chandra Shekara, met Dr. Yogendra Kumar Karki, Chairman of #NFAC #Nepal, in Kathmandu on 08 June 2026 to strengthen CIRDAP–NFAC collaboration. Discussions focused on 2026 joint programmes in Nepal and upcoming online #training program on capacity building.
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CIRDAP is pleased to announce upcoming Knowledge Series 59 webinar Women Farmers Leading Climate Resilient Farming on 23 June 2026 at 3:00 PM Bangkok time and 2:00 PM Dhaka time with APAARI ARINEENA CACAARI and FARA. Register now link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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🌍 Md Abu Taleb, BARD, Bangladesh, shares his reflection from the CIRDAP–NIRDPR Geo-informatics Training — gaining GIS skills for precision agriculture, land use planning & disaster management, and exploring cost-effective satellite tools for Bangladesh's rural development!
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Participant Feedback MR.MOHAMMAD FURQUAN, India, shares his experience from the CIRDAP–NIRDPR International Training Programme held in Hyderabad, India (13–18 April 2026). ▶️ Watch his is insights: youtu.be/RLE1smdvycw?si=kYTt… #CIRDAP #NIRDPR #RuralDevelopment
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📢 New issue out now! CIRDAP is pleased to announce the releases of APJORD Vol. 36, Issue 1 (June 2026)—a key platform for research, dialogue & innovation in rural development across the Asia-Pacific. 🔗 https:/journals.sagepub.com/toc/jrda/36/1 #APJORD #RuralDevelopment #CIRDAP
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CIRDAP held a consultative meeting with the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) on 2 June, 26 to strengthen regional cooperation. Discussions focused on potential rural development collaborations, shared priorities, major activities, and proposed projects. #PacificIslands
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🎓 Applications are open for the CIRDAP–SIET Partial Scholarship Programme 2026! Eligible candidates from CIRDAP Member Countries can pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at SIET. Apply by 6 July 2026. 🔗 Application Link: suint.shobhituniversity.ac.i… #CIRDAP #Scholarship2026
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CIRDAP is featured in the May 2026 edition of KhetiValah Global Agri Magazine! 
Highlighting regional impact, innovative rural initiatives & activities of CIRDAP 📖 Read full magazine : cirdap.org/wp-content/upload… #CIRDAP #RuralDevelopment #Agriculture
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Check out our Monthly E-Bulletin (Voice of CIRDAP): Issue-21, May 2026. Discover stories of progress, partnership & impact in rural development across Asia-Pacific. Read the full E-Bulletin 👇 cirdap.org/Voice-of-CIRDAP-M… #VoiceofCIRDAP #RuralDevelopment #Innovation #Ebulletin
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DG CIRDAP, H.E. Dr. P. Chandra Shekara, met Prof. Manoj Kumar Arora, VC of Chinmaya Viswa Vidya Peeta, Kerala, to strengthen the #MoU partnership. Discussions focused on the Chinmaya Rural Action Network and scholarship opportunities for students of #CIRDAP member countries.
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Participant Feedback MS. LYNN LET THEI, Myanmar, shares her experience from the CIRDAP–NIRDPR International Training Programme held in Hyderabad, India (13–18 April 2026). ▶️ Watch her insights: youtu.be/y-aVvD16HLs?si=Wn0i… #CIRDAP #NIRDPR #RuralDevelopment
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Participant Feedback Mr. SANJAYA ADHIKARI, Nepal, shares his experience from the CIRDAP–NIRDPR International Training Programme held in Hyderabad, India (13–18 April 2026). ▶️ Watch his insights: youtu.be/85mQatjzgpU?si=l0xu… #CIRDAP #NIRDPR #RuralDevelopment
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🌏 Asia-Pacific Innovators! Showcase your rural innovation with CIRDAP & REEDS at the International Rural Development Innovation Challenge 2026. 🏆 Cash awards & global recognition 🗓️ Deadline: 31 May, 2026 #RuralInnovation #AsiaPacific #CIRDAP #REEDS
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