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.

Head of Mission

Mr. Aziz-ul Haq

Director General

Bangladesh, 1979-1984

Mr. ATM Shamsul Haque

Director General

Bangladesh, 1984-1992

Dr. Somporn Hanpongpandh

Director General

Thailand, 1992-1996

Dr. AVS Reddy

Director General

India, 1996-2000

Dr. Mya Maung

Director General

Myanmar, 2000-2004

Dr. Durga P. Paudyal

Director General

Nepal, 2004-2012

Dr. Cecep Effendi

Director General

Indonesia, 2012-2016

Mr. Tevita G.B. Taginavulau

Director General

Fiji, 2016-2020

Dr. Cherdsak Virapat

Director General

Thailand, 2020-2024

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