CIRDAP is commencing its webinar series under the Knowledge Series of 2026, and the webinar titled ‘’Non-Aligned Movement Centre for South-South Technical Cooperation (NAMCSSTC): key initiatives and contributions’ is going to be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Bangladesh time (12:00 p.m. Indonesia time). Honorable Ambassador DIAR NURBINTORO, S.H., M.H., Director, NON-ALIGNED MOVEMENT CENTRE FOR SOUTH-SOUTH TECHNICAL COOPERATION (NAM CSSTC), Jakarta, Indonesia, will be graced as the speaker in the 1-hour webinar accompanying Mr. SYAFI SATYA SAKTI Assistant Director for the Programme of NAMCSSTC. Check out more detailed information about the NAMCSSTC at https://www.csstc.org/. Click here to join the webinar https://zoom.us/j/96399742930?pwd=82VJnX2Xawz9VOwbY8ICAwqBdqyUkD.1 Meeting ID: 963 9974 2930 Passcode: 120157 — Join instructions https://zoom.us/meetings/96399742930/invitations?signature=0CHf_AB-Wxd6ILxf-dgG0s-0V6dBbn6Vm2xeE_GC9cA Mark Your Calendars! Your insights and participation would be highly valuable to this webinar. We would greatly appreciate it if you could also circulate this invitation within your network to help broaden the impact!

The Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP), in partnership with the Rural Economic and Educational Development Society (REEDS), on Monday launched the India Regional edition of the CIRDAP–REEDS International Rural Development Innovation Challenge 2026 in Hyderabad. Anchored on the theme “One Innovation. Endless Change. Countless Smiles”, the initiative seeks to identify, recognise, and promote proven rural innovations that have demonstrated measurable impact at the grassroots level and possess potential for scale and replication across Asia and the Pacific. The event brought together policymakers, development practitioners, academicians, and civil society leaders from the rural development ecosystem. Panchayat Raj Minister D. Anusuya alias Seethakka, Bellampally MLA G. Vinod, G. Narendra Kumar, Director General, NIRDPR. Dr. P. Chandra Shekara, Director General, CIRDAP, and M. Ravindra Vikram, Chairman, REEDS were present. The Innovation Challenge will be supported by an international compendium of selected innovations and an International Conference proposed in Sri Lanka in June 2026. The programme concluded with an open-house discussion and media interaction, followed by a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Ravi K. Reddy, Secretary, REEDS. The CIRDAP–REEDS International Rural Development Innovation Challenge 2026, a joint initiative of CIRDAP and REEDS, invites practitioners, institutions, entrepreneurs, researchers, development professionals, and grassroots innovators to participate and showcase rural innovations with the potential for scale and replication.

Kenya’s Digital Evolution: A New Pathway for Agricultural Transformation in Asia and the Pacific. Kenya’s agricultural journey offers a powerful and timely lesson for Asia and the Pacific: The future of agriculture is no longer about another Green Revolution—it’s about a Digital Evolution. Driven by the Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), Kenya is solving the long-standing “last mile” delivery challenge through mobile technology, decentralized governance, and an inclusive development model. At the heart of this transformation is the Quad Helix collaboration model—a dynamic partnership among government, research institutions, the private sector, and farmers. This integrated approach has accelerated progress in three critical domains:• Digital Ecosystems• Climate Resilience• Smart Market Access 🌍 Join Us for an Insightful Webinar on December 11, 2025Discover how Kenya’s digital-led approach is reshaping agricultural systems—and what Asia and the Pacific can learn to scale similar innovations. Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025Time: 12:00 p.m. Bangladesh time (9:00 a.m. Kenya time) Speaker NameAgnes Oywaya-Nkurumwa, PhDAssociate Professor of Agricultural ExtensionDepartment of Agricultural Education and ExtensionEgerton University, Kenya Click here to join: Time: Dec 11, 2025 12:00 PM DhakaJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/94554223603?pwd=F138cZFt56DXH2RnZa3PE0SCB7hkmd.1 Meeting ID: 945 5422 3603Passcode: 856427 https://zoom.us/meetings/94554223603/invitations?signature=AL1Nj0Q_gFycjQQOVhzXzdDO0qkg_6u7RjySkosGxZc Why Attend?• Gain firsthand insights into Kenya’s transformative policy framework and digital innovations• Understand how “last mile” solutions are being implemented at scale• Explore transferable lessons for rural development across Asia and the Pacific• Engage with experts working at the intersection of technology, policy, and agriculture

CIRDAP is delighted to announce the next session of its Knowledge Series, spotlighting a unique and influential regional platform: the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF). We are honored to welcome Ms. Arpana Pratap, Director of Blue Economy at PIDF, as the distinguished speaker. She will guide the audience through PIDF’s evolution, its vision of “A United, Distinctive and Sustainable Pacific Society,” and the organization’s impressive achievements in advancing green and blue economic transformation across the Pacific. Formally endorsed by Pacific Island Leaders at the 2012 “Engaging with the Pacific” meeting in Denarau, Fiji, PIDF was created to bring together leaders from key sectors to champion green economic policies across Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS). Since then, PIDF has launched a constellation of initiatives that continue to uplift rural, coastal, and marginalized communities. The webinar will explore several of PIDF’s hallmark programs, including Pacific Green Business Centre, Bamboo Initiative, Seaweed Initiative, Renewable Energy & Green Economy Capacity Building, Solar Heads of State and Blue Economy Initiatives etc. The Participants will gain insights into how these efforts have shaped sustainable livelihoods, empowered communities, and strengthened climate resilience across the islands. Join us to learn how PIDF continues to chart new pathways for a greener, more resilient Pacific future. Webinar Details Date: Thursday, 4 December 2025Time: 11:00 AM Bangladesh Time (5:00 PM Fiji Time) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97589934434?pwd=Ati7fvW38bPqtmJ8LDidYTWqFaCgnr.1 Meeting ID: 975 8993 4434 Passcode: 153333 — Join instructions https://zoom.us/meetings/97589934434/invitations?signature=HdmGaVLemRLdLec_9HPT-IZWbv8HkZlApGqXr4SRK6Q