Rural Development Center (RUDEC)

The Rural Development Center (RUDEC) is a research institution operating under the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD). RUDEC conducts extensive research across various domains, including rural development, agricultural research and innovation, food systems, commodity branding and quality management, and farming production and monitoring systems.

Committed to evidence-based policymaking, RUDEC actively engages key stakeholders in dialogue and advocacy to develop comprehensive strategies and sustainable solutions. Its mission is to address critical challenges in agriculture and rural development, contributing to food security, poverty alleviation, and economic growth.