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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Webinar on ‘Empowering Smallholders: Seed System Innovation for Rural Growth’ on January 22, 2026

CIRDAP knowledge series is going to organize the next webinar, ‘Empowering Smallholders: Seed System Innovation for Rural Growth’ is going to be held (Thursday), January 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Bangladesh time (10:30 a.m. India time). Dr. Swati Nayak, Scientist and South Asia Lead– Seed System and Product Management, Rice Breeding Innovation Department, CGIAR International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), will be joining as the distinguished specialist and speaker of the webinar. Click here to join the webinar https://zoom.us/j/94880692791?pwd=bdCMbPf5d5cP9zrcnSKWSEly6bO54d.1 Meeting ID: 948 8069 2791 Passcode: 497248 — Join instructions https://zoom.us/meetings/94880692791/invitations?signature=zRur88TmvD0BM-uVbz86XCULcJZy5349SJb4Q_-wR74 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!

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International Online Training Program on Climate Risk-Sensitive Planning for Resilient Agri-food Systems

Climate risks such as floods, droughts, heatwaves, and cyclones are increasingly threatening agriculture and food security across Asia and the Pacific. To address these challenges, CIRDAP is organizing an International Online Training Programme on Climate Risks and Risk-Sensitive Planning for Sustainable & Resilient Agri-food Systems, to be held on 24–26 February 2026. The programme will strengthen the capacity of policymakers, researchers, and development practitioners through expert-led sessions, regional case studies, and interactive peer learning, with a focus on climate risk assessment and risk-sensitive planning for agri-food systems. Key benefits Free registration (deadline: 20 February 2026): https://forms.gle/cVTZLB4KNzuq8jYF6 More details: https://cirdap.org/InternationalOnlineTrainingProgramBrochure

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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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