CIRDAP – Enabling Rural Communities

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

An Intergovernmental & Autonomous Organization; Established in 1979, Mandated for Promoting & Strengthening Integrated Rural Development Systems for 15 Asia-Pacific Countries; Namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Indonesia, IR Iran, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand & Vietnam.

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The 1st Coordination Meeting on the WYRD Project Proposals (2024-2025)

On 3rd September, 2024, a Coordination meeting (online) was organized amongst the CIRDAP Secretariat, and the representatives from the four CIRDAP member countries (CMCs) – India, IR Iran, Nepal and Sri Lanka. The online meeting was started at 11 am and concluded at the 12 pm (Bangladesh time). The 1-hour meeting was organized for the initiation of the four projects under the Women, Youth and Rural Development Programme of CIRDAP. These projects proposals of CMCs were approved at the 24th session of the Governing Council meeting of CIRDAP.  The Outgoing Director General of CIRDAP Dr. Cherdsak Virapat chaired the meeting and the Incoming Director General of CIRDAP Dr. P Chandra Shekara was contributed the ideas and thoughts critically for the implementation. The representatives from India, IR Iran, Nepal and Sri Lanka shared their opinions and views on the implementation including the Gantt chart.  The implementation of the projects will be One Year.

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Attention of the contribution of CIRDAP Expert

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Attention to the Expert for contribution on the Rural Tourism in Asia and the Pacific.

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The Closing Ceremony of 2nd Flagship Training Programme

  Press Release 25 November, 2023 The closing ceremony of the 2nd CIRDAP-BARD Flagship Training Programme on Regional Integrated Rural Development, Governance, Trade, and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific organized by the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) in collaboration with Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD) was held on 25th of November, 2023 at CIRDAP International Conference Centre (CICC). The respected Senior Secretary of Rural Development & Cooperative division, Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Ms. Mosammat Hamida Begum embraced the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest. At the ceremony, Mr. Md. Harun-or-Rashid Mollah, Director General of Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD); Dr. Cherdsak Virapat Director General, of the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP); and Dr. Somporn Hanpongpandh, former Director General of CIRDAP and course Director for this programme also graced the occasion with their presence. Dr. Cherdsak Virapat, Director General, CIRDAP and Mr. Harun-or-Rashid Mollah, Director General, BARD provided the welcome address in the ceremony where as Dr. Somporn Hanpongpandh, Course director addressed on the accomplishment of this regional course. In this three-week comprehensive training programme 24 participants from the different nation-states awarded with the certificates. Twelve countries from the Asia-Pacific regions (also CIRDAP member countries) are Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Indonesia, IR Iran, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand; and two countries from African nations are Ghana and Mauritius. On behalf of the cohort of the 2nd flagship training 2023, two representatives among the successful trainees named Md. Mazharul Anowar from Bangladesh and Ms. Anoutchka Angeera Hinchoo Virginie from Mauritius shared their experiences, appreciations and thoughts on the training programme. The five other representatives respectively from Fiji, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Ghana also provided their testimonials to the audiences via video clips. The Director General of CIRDAP honored the Chief Guest along with the Director General of BARD and the course Director of the training programme with a token of appreciations. As a part of the closing ceremony, CIRDAP organized special Award Ceremony of the Aziz-Ul Haq Rural Development Medal in 2023. CIRDAP took the initiative to honor the Rural Development Academy (RDA), Bogura in recognition of its contribution in rural development through enhancing capacities, improving facilities and disseminating technologies in Bangladesh and for unwavering support to CIRDAP mission. Mr. Md. Khurshid Iqbal Rezvi, Director General of RDA (Additional Secretary) received the award from the Chief Guest of the closing ceremony. For further information please contact:Ms. Hurain JannatCommunication Officer, CIRDAPEmail: communication_officer@cirdap.org

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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between CIRDAP and SFIDA

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) and Supporting Funds of Investment Development in Agriculture (SFIDA) of IR Iran on 5th July, 2023 in a virtual ceremony. This online event was a part of the 44th celebration of the foundation day of CIRDAP (6th July). The cooperation between the two organizations are for sharing best knowledge and practices, capacity building, success stories in the field of farmer;s fund, credit and finance, village and cooperative funds, local and rural banks, policy dialogue and expert consultation workshops, expert database, and partnership with regional and international organizations. The MoU will be valid for 3 consecutive years from 5 July 2023 to 4 July 2026. On behalf of CIRDAP the DG of CIRDAP, Dr. Cherdsak Virapat welcome all SFIDA executive members and extended his sincere heartfelt appreciation to the Chair and CEO of SFIDA Mr. Hossein Mahdidous t for his leadership and cooperation with CIRDAP in this matter. He said, “Let us celebrate together on our proposed joint cooperation and activities and on strengthening our relationship with commitment on our future collective actions which will ultimately improve the quality of life and economic development of rural communities in Asia and the Pacific region”. Later, on behalf of SFIDA, the Chair and CEO of SFIDA Mr. Mahdidoust provided a speech by congratulating CIRDAP on the occasion of the 44th anniversary. He also thanked the DG of CIRDAP for showing interest to collaborate with SFIDA as part of his holistic programme of exchange the experiences among the CIRDAP Member countries. He believed that this MOU as a mean would facilitate the joint collaborations of the sharing good practices. At the end of the ceremony both the head of the organizations signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU is valid for three consecutive years with the objective of collaboration of sharing the good experiences with/from CIRDAP member countries. There are six areas of cooperation for SFIDA and ten for CIRDAP.  

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Climate Change is Challenging the Rural Livelihoods

Climate change is negatively affecting agriculture, food production and rural livelihoods in general. CIRDAP Rural Development Report titled Impacts of Climate Change on Rural Livelihoods suggests that climate change change is negatively affecting agriculture, food production and rural livelihoods in general. It may intensify the pressure on available resources and ecosystem and trigger a vicious cycle of poverty, resource degradation, environmental deterioration and social unrest. The report recommends creation of new employment opportunities particularly in non-farm sectors through promotion of agro-processing industries and rural entrepreneurship etc. as way to diversify livelihood.Watch this Video on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2BL0WBr Read the full report: www.cirdap.org/ccrl  

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International Exposure visit on Rural Development and Micro-finance

CIRDAP in collaboration with The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR) organized an international exposure visit on rural development and Microfinance in Bangladesh on 23-27 September 2018. The exposure visit was organized for capacity building of the faculties of NIRDPR, which is the CIRDAP Link Institution in India mandated to work for capacity development of rural development functionaries, elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRI), bankers, NGOs and other stakeholders of rural development through inter-related activities of training, research and consultancy. The programme was attended by senior and mid-level officials of NIRDPR and State-State Institute of Rural Development (SIRDs). Social Development, Micro Finance and Rural Development has been chosen as focus of the exposure visit since success of microfinance and rural development in Bangladesh has generated immense interest in the world. The key objectives of the exposure visit were: To promote exchange of knowledge and expertise on social development, Microfinance and the banking systems for the poor in Bangladesh To promote exchange of expertise on rural development action research projects in Bangladesh To promote collaboration among rural development functionaries in Bangladesh and India DG CIRDAP welcomed the delegation of NIRDPR and SIRDs through a special dinner on 22nd September,2018. On the 1st day of exposure visit, they team visited BRAC focusing on social development programme namely targeting the ultra poor (TUP) and Skill Development Programme (SDP). On the 2nd day, they visited Grameen Bank focusing their activities of Bank of the Poor and followed by this, they attended a meeting with Dr. Mustafa K. Mujeri, Executive Director, Institute for Inclusive Finance and Development (InM) on the 3rd day of exposure regarding microfinance activities in Bangladesh. As a part of this exposure visit programme a field visit was arranged in RDA, Bogura one of the finest academy in Bangladesh for action research programme on rural development. The visit to RDA rural development action research project started from 25th September followed by other activities including idea exchange session with RDA Faculty members. During the two days’ visit in RDA the team exposed with the following projects: Indigenous Chicken Rearing Model at Ranabirbala; Water Saving Project (WSP) at Juanpur; Rural Housing Model at Jamalpur; Community Biogas Model at Bamunia; Maria Seed Technology Model at Maria; and Integrated Water Management (IWM) Model at Bograpara. Besides, the team also visit country’s one of the largest Non-Governmental Organization viz. Thengamara Mohila Sabuj Sangha (TMSS) and some of RDA Centers namely- Chars Development Research Center (CDRC); Cattle Research and Development Center (CRDC); and Community Development Center (CDC). After completion of RDA Project Exposure, a wrap up was held in presence of DG-RDA and CIRDAP Officials. During that session the team express their views, thoughts, suggestions and recommendations regarding the projects and programmes. It is expected that the renewed commitment for collaborations among rural development functionaries in Bangladesh and India through this programme will strengthen the rural development initiatives in the region.

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In-country Training on ‘Project Management and Monitoring & Evaluation

CIRDAP in collaboration with HARTI organised an in-country training programme on ‘Project Management and Monitoring & Evaluation’ for the officials of HARTI and the Ministry of Agriculture. The programme was held on 3rd to 7th September 2018 in HARTI’s campus, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Hon. State Minster of Agriculture Mr. Wasantha Aluvithare inaugurate the programme along with Secretary of Agriculture Mr. B. Wijayaratne, Secretary of State Ministry Mr. D.V. Bandulasema and Director HARTI Mr. Karunadasa Udage; Director General, CIRDAP  has attended the inaugural and closing session. Total 24 participants from Ministry of Agriculture and HARTI was participated in the 5 day long training programme.

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Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Fellowship Programme 2018-19

The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme was instituted in 1964 for developing Human Recourse for the Government of India. Later on, its activities have also been associated with several regional and multilateral organizations and cooperation groupings like ASEAN, BIMSTEC, AARDO, MGC, etc. In connection with this, from 2013 CIRDAP also being affiliated with Government of India in ITEC Programme. The Indian Government have sponsored twenty (20) slots of this fellowship under CIRDAP Secretariat. Each year CIRDAP ambit different courses under this programme and offer fellowship for the Government Officials of its member countries. As a gesture of regional cooperation to develop human resources for the fiscal year 2018-19 CIRDAP is offering the following courses for fellowship. Sl. Institute Course Name Start Date End Date 1. IIPA Climate Change and Governance 22-10-2018 02-11-2018 2. NIRD Good Governance for Management of Rural Development Programmes 22-10-2018 18-11-2018 3. CIFT Extension Management Techniques for up-scaling Technology Dissemination on Fisheries 09-11-2018 22-11-2018 4. RISDC Development Partnership: Learning South-South Cooperation (LSSC) 12-11-2018 23-11-2018 5. NIRD Community Driven Rural Development 19-11-2018 16-12-2018 6. NISE International Training Programme on Solar Technologies and Applications 26-11-2018 14-12-2018 7. GSITI Geographic Information System for Geoscientists 10-01-2019 06-02-2019 8. NIRD Participatory Planning for Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development 18-02-2019 17-03-2019 9. NIRD Sustainable Agriculture Strategies for Rural Development 21-01-2019 17-02-2019 10. NIRD Training Methodology for Development Professionals 21-01-2019 17-02-2019 For applying in any of these courses under CIRDAP Secretariat please click here (https://www.itecgoi.in/stream_list.php) Before starting the application process, kindly read the “Application Procedure” very carefully. CLICK HERE Relevant Documents: (i) Application Procedure (ii) Nomination Form

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Stakeholders Share Ideas On Rural Development Policy

Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Qian Bo (left) in discussion with Permanent Secretary Meleti Bainimarama (center) at the rural development symposium at the Tanoa International, Hotel, Nadi, on April 16, 2018. Photo: DEPTFO   Fiji’s strength, much like China’s, lies in the rural agricultural sector, says the Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Qian Bo. Mr Qian was attending a Rural Development Symposium yesterday in Nadi, contributing to discussions with various other stakeholders on how to boost rural development in Fiji. Mr Qian said the Fijian Government’s five-year and 20-year National Development Plan consisted of two prongs: ‘Inclusive social-economic development” and “transforming strategic thrusts.’ He said Chinese President Xi Jinping placed great importance on rural issues such as agriculture. “He pointed out that if China wants to be strong, agriculture must be strong, if China wants to be beautiful, the country side must be beautiful and If China wants to get rich, the farmers must get rich.” Mr Qian related these points to the current progression and the attitude that must be driven to Fiji’s rural agricultural sector. Permanent Secretary for Rural and Maritime Development, National Disaster Management and Meteorological Services Meleti Bainimarama said the theme was “a reflection of the ministry’s vision to assist the rural populace in improving their livelihoods, living standards and create an enabling environment for effective governance. “It is something that goes hand in hand with the government’s 20-year development plan and the ministry’s three-year strategic plan,” Mr Bainimarama said. He said they would be using the symposium as a platform to get feedback from various stakeholders. He said ideas on how better roads could be built, getting better regional water plans, accessing electricity and simplifying accessibility for members of the public to these basic services were discussed. Source: Fiji Sun Online | April 17, 2018 | Link: http://fijisun.com.fj/2018/04/17/stakeholders-share-ideas-on-rural-development-policy/

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