Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions

The Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI) is an apolitical neutral forum of the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) in the Asia-Pacific region. It endeavors to strengthen the research capabilities of NARS and promotes information sharing among them in order to increase agricultural productivity and to have rational resource use. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research is long term and active member of APAARI.

The APAARI programs are aimed to enhance exchange of scientific and technical know-how and information in agricultural research for development; assist in strengthening research capability of member institutions; and promote cross-linkages among national, regional and international research organizations. APAARI, in consultation with its stakeholders, is pursuing a long-term strategy to address most challenging researchable issues through regional collaboration, networking, capacity building, policy advocacy, information dissemination and self sustainability.

India’s annual contribution to APAARI is US $ 10,000, which is released through DARE