SAARC Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC), Islamabad

The SAARC Human Resources Development Centre (SHRDC) has been established in Islamabad with an objective to undertake research, training and dissemination of information on human resources development issues. At its second meeting, the Governing Board finalised the terms of reference, budget/programme of activities, administrative/financial rules and other functional aspects of the Centre. The third meeting, which was held in Islamabad in October 2002, proposed its programme budget along with institutional cost. This meeting also identified for the first time programme activities to be undertaken during the year 2003. These activities include: development of a database in the areas of education, health, gender, poverty, children and environment; preparation of a directory of HRD institutions in SAARC countries; development of a SHRDC website; publication of a SHRDC newsletter; and holding of a training programme on poverty alleviation.

For more information, please visit its website at http://www.shrdc-isb.org.pk