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- ACIAR
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
ACIAR is an Australian Government statutory authority that operates as part of Australia's Aid Program within the portfolio of Foreign Affairs and Trade. It contributes to the aid program objectives of advancing Australia's national interest through poverty reduction and sustainable development. It was established in 1982 to assist and encourage Australia's agricultural scientists to use their skills for the benefit of developing countries but also to work to resolve Australia's own agricultural problems. Australia has an exceptionally strong capacity in agricultural research and development, and is also unique amongst developed countries in possessing large agricultural areas in the tropics and subtropics.
ACIAR plans, funds and manages projects which are carried out by public sector groups including universities, state departments, and other research providers such as CSIRO, in partnership with their counterparts in developing countries. ACIAR also administers the Australian government's contribution to the international agricultural research centres, and links the centres through multilateral projects to Australian research organisations.
ACIAR South Asia
ACIAR's bilateral program with India was initiated in 1982 and the South Asia office was set up in India in 1997. The South Asia region comprises of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq. Our region currently accounts for less than 15% of ACIAR's bilateral program. Our projects are mostly bilateral, although occasionally we do undertake multilateral projects.
ACIAR's South Asia address
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
Australian High Commission
1/50G Shantipath, Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi 110021
Tel: 91-11-41399900