A cluster-level coordination meeting was convened at Royal Taj Hotel, Hyderabad, organized by PPAF under the GRASP project. The agenda included debriefing on the recent SME field visits, identification of key action points, updates on the ongoing outcome survey, tracking of 3rd cycle SMEs, and planning for 4th cycle SME engagement and financial agreement processes….
The Research and Development Foundation, with the support of KNH, organized a one-day validation workshop on position papers focused on Renewable Energy and Climate Resilient Housing at the Crown Hotel, Hyderabad. During the workshop, consultants presented their research findings on the position papers to a panel of experts. The experts, in turn, provided valuable suggestions…
RDF hosted a joint visit by representatives from ITC, PPAF, FAO, and SMEDA to SMEs supported under the GRASP project. The delegation included Mr. Rizwan Tariq (Sindh GRASP Lead, ITC), Mr. Suhail Bangash (Operations Lead, GRASP) and his team, Mr. Zulfiqar Ali (Team Leader, FAO), and Mr. Zeeshan Ahmed (Deputy General Manager, SMEDA). Delegates acknowledged…
A lecture program held on May 17, 2025, at the TRC in Hyderabad, titled “Sustainable Livelihoods for a Resilience Future: Women at the Heart of the Green Economy,” underscored the vital connection between empowering women and achieving both sustainable livelihoods and long-term resilience. Keynote speaker Honourable Vice Chairperson, RDF Ms. Zofeen T. Ebrahim articulated how…
In a thought-provoking session held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, RDF brought together its field leadership for a compelling lecture titled “Telling the Untold: Why Development Projects Must Integrate Environmental and Social Justice in Storytelling,” hosted at the TRC in Hyderabad. Renowned writer and Vice-Chairperson of the RDF Board of Directors, Ms. Zofeen T. Ebrahim,…
RDF inaugurated its staff lecture series with the first session delivered by Dr. Fateh Muhammad Marri, ex-Vice Chancellor and member RDF Board of Directors, on May 3, 2025, at TRC in Hyderabad. The lecture, titled “Future of Agricultural Economy in Sindh: Role of Research, Innovation and Institutions”, explored key dimensions of the province’s agricultural landscape….
The Research and Development Foundation (RDF) commemorated International Labour Day with a community event in the village of Hussainabad, UC Piyaro Lund, Taluka Jhando Mari, District Tando Allahyar. The event brought together members of the local labour community to recognize their hard work, dedication, and vital contributions to the growth and well-being of society. Organized…
RDF and FRDP, with WHH support, hosted a workshop to review the Urban Food Project’s progress. Government officials, academics, and civil society actors shared achievements, challenges, and strategies to enhance urban food production. A position paper was produced to document key lessons and scale-up approaches.
Research and Development Foundation – RDF with the support of Kindernothilfe (KNH) organized an event of SMEs to get regulatory assistance at field office Tando Allahyar where Mr. Sadam Hussain from Law Associates and jazz cash team opened accounts to SMEs and issued QR code stand to 24 SMEs.
Research and development foundation (RDF) team with the support of Kindernothilfe (KNH) organized Solar exhibition on clean energy and climate-resilient technologies at Khipro. The event aimed to raise awareness about sustainable energy solutions and provide information about various clean energy products available in the market, the exhibition was attended by representatives from solar companies, local…