CIRDAP at 17th SAARC Agriculture Centre GB Meeting in Dhaka Dr. Ganga Dutta Acharya attended the inaugural ceremony on 13 Oct 2025. CIRDAP highlighted regional collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and sustainable agricultural development across SAARC member countries. #SAARC

Celebrating the International Day of Rural Women! Join CIRDAP on 15 Oct 2025 at 10:30 A.M. (BST) to honor the spirit & strength of rural women across Asia-Pacific. Featuring Mrs. Monjulika Chakma, founder of Bain Textile & pioneer in empowering women artisans. #RuralWomen #IDRW25

Happy 55th Independence Day, Fiji! 🇫🇯 CIRDAP extends warmest greetings to Fiji’s journey of unity, resilience & rich culture. As a proud Member Country, we look forward to strengthening rural development & livelihoods across Fiji. #Fiji #IndependenceDay #CIRDAP #RuralDevelopment

Maldives is turning waste into wealth! 🌊♻️ Through World Bank-supported projects, communities & youth are leading recycling, composting & green entrepreneurship—protecting the islands’ marine ecosystem while creating jobs. 🇲🇻 #CircularEconomy #RuralInnovation #YouthEmpowerment

CIRDAP is honored to be featured in the #BangladeshPost 10th Anniversary Supplement, showcasing our journey in promoting Integrated Rural Development for sustainable prosperity across Asia & the Pacific. 🌏 📖 Read more: https://t.co/pIwzBV6N6a

📚 CIRDAP launched a Book Donation Programme to promote knowledge sharing and support academic institutions. NSU library staff received CIRDAP publications & UN materials, formally handed over by CIRDAP officials. #KnowledgeSharing #RuralDevelopment

Bangladesh is transforming rural livelihoods through digital innovation. In northern char regions, farmers use Agrigate’s app and QR-enabled cards while accessing tele-vet services via Shudokkho. Over 500,000 farmers benefit from trained Livestock Services. #DigitalBangladesh

CIRDAP signs MoU with ANSAB Nepal to strengthen agricultural cooperatives, empower rural communities, and advance sustainable livelihoods through joint programmes, capacity building, and innovation across Asia Pacific. #CIRDAP #ANSAB #RuralDevelopment #SustainableAgriculture

CIRDAP & National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan signed an MoU to enhance cooperation in rural development & agriculture. The MoU was signed by H.E. Dr. P. Chandra Shekara, DG CIRDAP, and Prof. Wen Hsin Chung, Director of the Agricultural Extension Centre, NCHU. ✍️ #CIRDAP #NCHU

DG CIRDAP H.E. Dr. P. Chandra Shekara explored MSU’s mobile food processing lab, providing students hands-on training in food technology and safety. The initiative supports skill development and reduces infrastructure needs. #FoodProcessing #SkillDevelopment #MSU #Innovation

Director General of CIRDAP, H.E. Dr. P. Chandra Shekara, engaged with MSU Extension to explore partnership opportunities, met Dr. Quentin Tyler, and visited MSU Dairy, Integrated Pest Lab, and Innovation Centre—a fruitful day of collaboration and knowledge exchange. #CIRDAP #MSU

DG CIRDAP, H.E. Dr. P. Chandra Shekara, visited the Okemos Farmers Market in Michigan, where 100 farmers sell fresh produce every Saturday. A vibrant model of agribusiness and entrepreneurship, it offers food, flowers, music and inspiration. #FarmersMarket #Agribusiness #CIRDAP

Camellia Village in Yunnan, China, turned wastewater challenges into a success story. Through the Happy Farmland Project and nature based solutions, the community restored clean water, reduced poverty, and advanced rural revitalization. #CleanWater #RuralRevitalization

Thirty-year-old farmer Do Thi Thuy in Moc Chau, Viet Nam, doubled her income with FAO’s Smart Farming for the Future Generation project. Greenhouse tech, fertigation & digital tools are boosting yields, protecting resources & securing brighter futures. 🇻🇳✨ #SmartFarming #FAO

Enhancing productivity through Artificial Intelligence 🌐 CIRDAP held an online training on “AI Tools in Day-to-Day Workplace Activities” on 15 Sept 2025, led by Dr. Sushant K. Singh from CAIES Foundation, India. #CIRDAP #ArtificialIntelligence #WorkplaceInnovation #FutureofWork

Thailand’s rice sector is blending tradition & innovation! From organic rice brands in Phayao to sticky rice craft beer & eco-products in Chiang Rai, rural communities are turning premium rice into sustainable, high-value goods. #RiceInnovation #Thailand #RuralDevelopment

CIRDAP & NAM CSSTC signed an MoU to strengthen South-South cooperation in rural development. Together they’ll boost cooperatives, build capacity, share knowledge & promote sustainable agriculture for resilient rural communities. 🤝🌍 #RuralDevelopment #SouthSouthCooperation

CIRDAP was honored to host delegates from the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) today. We had a productive meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in capacity building and rural development and excited for future partnerships! #CIRDAP #BPATC

In Myanmar, DG CIRDAP H.E. Dr. P. Chandra Shekara met women cooperative members. He praised their resilience & urged stronger cooperatives with affordable credit, skills & market linkages to empower women & drive inclusive rural development. 🌍 #WomenEmpowerment #Cooperatives

Check out our Monthly E-Bulletin (Voice of CIRDAP): Issue-12, August 2025. This bulletin covers the activities of CIRDAP and also updates developments in the rural sector. You can access full E-Bulletin at the link below: https://t.co/KJEv8qLn4h #EBulletin #VoiceofCIRDAP