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.

The Technical Committee (TC)

The Technical Committee (TC) is composed of the heads of all CIRDAP Link Institutions, the Director General of FAO or a representative, a representative of a non-member state, which contribute financially to the Centre; a representative of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP); the Director General of CIRDAP, as well as an expert of outstanding professional competence in IRD. An advisory body, which meets annually, the TC provides professional inputs, and assists in the implementation of the Centreโ€™s programmes and projects in the member countries. The Technical Committee meets annually.

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