Established in 1962, the African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) is an independent inter-governmental organization. It is comprised of 33 member nations, including 17 from Africa and 15 from Asia. With its headquarters in New Delhi, India, AARDO's mission is to foster understanding between member countries to promote welfare and eliminate thirst, hunger, illiteracy, and poverty.
The African-Asian Rural Development Organization is a significant topic for various government exams. Candidates can find relevant study materials and notes at the end of this article.
Aspirants for UPSC and other government examinations can also refer to the List of Important Organisations and their Headquarters at the linked article.
India, being one of the founding members of AARDO, plays a significant role and contributes the most in terms of membership. AARDO works in collaboration with various international organizations to enhance the economic and social welfare of the rural community.
The first Afro-Asian Conference on Rural Reconstruction, a stepping stone towards the development of AARDO, was held in New Delhi in 1961.
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