Caribbean Network for Integrated Rural Development
CNIRD is an independent regional non governmental organization founded in 1988, whose focus is on networking with national and sub regional intermediaries based in the Caribbean region, with the objective of achieving integrated rural development.
OUR MISSION
CNIRD will continuously strive to be the premier organization for the promotion of sustainable development in the region through the involvement of communities and the utilization of relevant technology to improve the quality of life; whilst maintaining the tradition and culture of Caribbean people.
VISION
We improve the quality of life of Caribbean people by helping communities meet their development goals through the implementation of sustainable practices.
THEMATIC AREAS
- Sustainable communities and livelihood
- Human Development
- Sustainable Ecological Management
- Culture and Heritage
CNIRD was born out of a concern expressed by community development practitioners in the Caribbean that the governments of the region and existing NGO’s were not sufficiently combining their resources to response to the socio-economic problems of the rural sector.
The highest decision making body of CNIRD is the general assembly which meets once every three years to elect members of the management committee, approve new policy and programs, to network and seek further direction of CNIRD. Other components of the organization are the executive committee, the director assisted by supporting staff, manages the secretariat which is responsible for daily operations of the organization.
Networking is the strategy employed by CNIRD in the implementation of its programs and as such networks with organizations at the national, regional and international levels. These affiliations include other NGO’s and organizations throughout the geographic Caribbean inclusive of Non-English speaking countries. CNIRD is also accredited to the United Nations convention on biodiversity and the United Nations convention to combat desertification and drought. It is the Caribbean sub regional focal point of the international NGO network-red international de ong sobre la desertification (RIOD)
This NGO is sustained by funds from donor agencies, membership fee and internal income generation. Its membership comprises of representatives of the rural sector, technocrats, academics and society stakeholders.