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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CIRDAP Knowledge Series – 48: Webinar on ‘Agriculture Development in Kenya: Learnings for Asia and the pacific’

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

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CIRDAP Project Facilitation Centre (PFC)

CIRDAP has launched the Project Facilitation Centre (PFC) as a forward-looking initiative to empower its network of MoU partners, development organizations, and expert collaborators across member countries. The PFC acts as a dynamic platform to inspire, design, and drive innovative rural development projects that advance CIRDAP’s mission of inclusive and sustainable growth. It ensures that transformative ideas are turned into impactful actions. As a central hub for collaboration and innovation, the PFC strengthens the capacity of stakeholders to access global funding opportunities, mobilize resources, and enhance rural livelihoods by streamlining project planning, funding acquisition, and implementation. Project Facilitation Centre (PFC) Operational Guide: Click Here Have a project idea? Submit your proposal, and we’ll facilitate it on your behalf with our Development Partners! For more information or inquiries, contact us at: director_research@cirdap.org

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