Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific

Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) is a Bangladesh-based intergovernmental organization involved in rural development and poverty alleviation.

It was established on 6 July 1979 at the initiative of the countries of the Asia-Pacific region and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations with support from several other UN bodies and donors.

[1] The agency is headquartered in Chummery House/Chameli House, a British Raj-era two-storied mansion in front of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh in Dhaka and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bangladesh.

The Rural Development Report (RDR) is a renowned flagship publication released in every two years; and provides comprehensive analyses of rural development issues, trends, and policies.

The report serves as a crucial resource for policymakers, development practitioners, academics, and organizations working to address poverty alleviation and promote sustainable development.