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| Abbreviation | IIRR |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1960 |
| Founder | Y.C. James Yen |
| Founded at | Silang, Cavite, Philippines |
| Type | NGO |
| Purpose | Rural development |
| Headquarters | New York City, USA |
| Location | |
President | Peter Williams |
| Website | iirr |
The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction, or IIRR, is an international non-governmental organization working in rural development. The mission of the organization is to "empower rural people to build resilient communities and attain socioeconomic equity through creative and community-led action."[1]
IIRR has held A-1 roster consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 1979.[2]
- ^ "Our Mission" IIRR
- ^ "United Nations Civil Society Participation – General". esango.un.org. Retrieved July 12, 2024.