Center for Rural Development in Central Vietnam (CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN ĐẦU TƯ XÂY DỰNG VÀ PHÁT TRIỂN NÔNG THÔN-CRD)

Centre for Rural Development in Central Vietnam (CRD) under Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry (HUAF) was established according to decision numbered 73/QD-TC dated 7/11/1995 issued by Hue University Director Vision: A developed rural society with sustainable well-being, environment, ecology, equity and democracy. Missions: CRD’s missions are to conduct research, training, and technology transfer and policy advocacy in rural development in order to improve livelihood, environmental and ecological protection, social equity and democracy Overall goal Contribute to a better life of the target groups andsustainable development of the rural society in the context of international integration, market economy and challenges of climate change. Specific goals Goal 1: Develop sustainable agricultural production and market linkages. Goal 2: Enhance capacity on climate change adaptation and disaster risk management. Goal 3: Improve the efficiency of natural resources management and biodiversity conservation Goal 4: Promote good governance and reforming of policy and institutions in rural development Goal 5: Enhance CRD capacity on good governance and social enterprise development