Asia Pacific Association of Agricultural Research institutions (APAARI), established in 1990 as an
apolitical, non-profit and neutral forum of National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) in the
region, aims to strengthen the research capabilities of NARS and promote experience 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.
The primary focus of APAARI objectives is to enhance exchange of scientific and technical knowhow
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 programmes; HRD; policy advocacy; resource generation and publication
enhancement.