RICE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (RDP)

INTRODUCTION:

The Rice Development Programme implements the recommendations made during the Regular Sessions of the International Rice Commission. Based on the recommendations made during 17th, 18th, 19th Sessions of the International Rice Commission, the Rice Development Programme has given priority to the support for activities in Member Countries on the following areas during the recent past and in the biennum 2000-2001

HYBRID RICE DEVELOPMENT AND USE

RICE INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT

INLAND VALLEY SWAMPS DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION

NEW RICE FOR AFRICA (NERICA)

THRIVING WITH RICE

SUPPORT TO THE SPECIAL PROGRAMME FOR FOOD SECURITY