CIRDAP AT A GLANCE
Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) is building an expert database on the different disciplines and research areas, which is linked to integrated rural development (IRD). The listing in the database is by invitation from the CIRDAP Secretariat or nomination by partner institutions.
Purpose
The purpose is to collect information that can be used to prepare a public profile of the experts. The profiles will be included in the Experts Database on the CIRDAP website.
Expert of the Month
Dr. Mohammed Helal Uddin
Field of Interest
– Rural Development
– Industrial Organization
– Agricultural and Resource Economics
– Micro Econometrics.
RESOURCES
Programs and projects of 2021 and onwards
1. Identifying Major Sources of Fecal Pathogens in Bangladeshi Aquaculture Value Chains and Evaluating the Effectiveness of Various Risk Reduction Strategies in Collaboration with University of Maryland and ICDDRB and Others: Jan 2020 – Dec 2022
2. Rural Development Report on Digital Services for the Marginalized Rural in Asia and the Pacific: Accessibility, Affordability and Implications: Jan 2020 – Dec 2021
3.Management and Coordination of Research Studies on Food and Nutrition and Development of the Plan of Action for the National Food and Nutrition Security Policy of Bangladesh: Feb -May, 2021
4. A Review of Agricultural and Non-agricultural Real Income for Investigating Food and Nutrition Security Policy in Bangladesh: March-May, 2021
5. Assessing the Impact of Work from Home on the Employees of CIRDAP
FROM OUR STAKEHOLDERS
The training program was very effective and well-timed. We are very much interested to conduct similar training program in Iran in partnership with CIRDAP
Mr. Mohsen Boostani and Ms. Neda, Training Participants, Waste to Wealth – Value Recovery from Agro Processing, 19-28 march, 2018 in India, and Government Officials, Iran.The training introduced innovative technologies and practices on how waste can be turned to wealth such as Leather Shoes from Chicken Feet Skin, Cake made from Tofu Waste etc. This will help to boost rural entrepreneurship in CIRDAP member countries.
Mr. Tojammel Haque, Training Participants, Waste to Wealth – Value Recovery from Agro Processing, 19-28 march, 2018 in India and Deputy Director, BAPARD, Bangladesh.The Pilot project is expected to transfer Low Cost Dryer technology to rural entrepreneurs which will help to dry agro food (fruits, vegetables, fish etc) and maintain quality standard.
