The Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research institutions (APAARI), established in 1991 as an apolitical, non-profit and neutral forum of National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) in the region, strengthens the research capabilities of NARS and promotes information sharing among them in order to alleviate poverty, increase agricultural productivity and resource use, protect/conserve the environment and improve sustainability. Besides the regional NARS, several International Agricultural Research Centers (IARCs) and CGIAR Institutes are its associate members (Annexure I).
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, has developed a long-term perspective plan and strategies to address relevant issues, including regional collaboration, networking of research programs; HRD; policy advocacy; resource generation and publication enhancement.