Rural Development Links

Community organisation

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
IFPRI's mission is to provide policy solutions that cut hunger and malnutrition. One approach to achieving its aims is contributing to capacity strengthening of people and institutions in developing countries conducting research on food policies.
www.ifpri.org/

International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) Natural Resources Group
IIED acts as a catalyst, broker and facilitator and helps vulnerable groups find their voice and ensure their interests are heard in decision-making. The natural resources group focuses on sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, drylands and forestry.
www.iied.org/

Overseas Development Institute Rural Policy and Governance
ODI's Rural Policy and Governance Group prioritises analysis of pro-poor growth and livelihood security, the better engagement of the productive sectors in policy processes, including Poverty Reduction Strategies, and the local, national and international governance and implementation structures.
www.odi.org.uk/rpeg/index.html

Natural Resources Institute
NRI specialises in research, consultancy and education for the sustainable management of natural and human resources. Its skills base includes social scientists, natural scientists, economists and technologists to address issues of sustainable development.
www.nri.org/publications/online.htm