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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Transforming Rural Landscapes: CIRDAP and PIDF Launch International Online Training Programme on AI for Rural Development

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the world, and it is time to bring its power to our rural communities. The Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) and the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF) invite you to a premier collaborative international online training programme. 🌟 Programme Highlights Artificial Intelligence is no longer just for tech hubs. This intensive three day programme focuses on practical, ethical, and sustainable AI deployment specifically tailored for rural ecosystems and low connectivity environments.• Dates: 18 to 20 August 2026• Mode: Online via Zoom• Schedule: 2 sessions per day (90 minutes each, total 3 hours per day)• Registration Deadline: 10 August 2026, Free (Registration required) 🔑 Key Themes Covered• Foundations of AI and global policy trends• Rural data readiness and predictive planning• AI in agriculture, climate, healthcare, and education• Deployment architectures for low connectivity environments• Responsible AI, ethical governance, and community engagement• Actionable capstone exercise for field level execution 👥 Who Should ParticipateThis programme is designed for policymakers and government officials engaged in rural development planning, development practitioners and non-governmental organizations working at grassroots level, academics and researchers focusing on rural innovation, and technology innovators and entrepreneurs developing solutions for underserved communities. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/dXyeLF5PZTKQxnoq8 View the Brochure: Click here For any queries contact Dr. Venkatamallu Thadaboina, Programme Officer Learning, CIRDAPEmail: po_learning@cirdap.org, WhatsApp: +91 9866681774

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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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