About CROP

CROP is governed by a Scientific Committee, responsible for the scientific portfolio of the Programme. It mobilizes critical poverty research and education on poverty through a worldwide interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary network of like-minded institutions and individuals searchable in our CROPNet; a selected group of Fellows who act as ambassadors of the Programme, and National Committees that promote CROP’s Vision and objectives and create national synergies.

CROP organizes Workshops and Events, promotes research activities and establishes Core Projects, and disseminates research through an extensive collection of Resources and Publications.

The Strategic Plan 2010-2011 has seven key interrelated activities:

1. Developing a critical global poverty research agenda

2. Developing and coordinating interdisciplinary south-south and south-north comparative research

3. Building and extending the global reach and impact of the CROP network and facilitating exchange

4. Strengthening poverty research capacities through educational activities

5. Promoting dialogue with policy ad decision makers, opinion shapers and civil society

6. Developing an effective outreach and information strategy

7. Professionalizing the CROP Secretariat and developing of an international resource mobilization strategy