Centre for Rural Technology, Nepal (CRT/N)

Centre for Rural Technology, Nepal (CRT/N), a professional non-governmental organization engaged in developing and promoting appropriate rural technologies effective in meeting the basic needs and improving the livelihood of rural people. It was established in August 1989 under the Company Act. CRT/N was re-registered as social organization with the Government of Nepal (GoN) under the Social Organization Registration Act 1977 (2034 B.S.) in October 1998. It was established by a group of professionals having a long experiences and expertise in the planning and implementation of agricultural enterprises and programs integrated with appropriate and rural technologies for enhancing livelihoods of rural communities in Nepal. Since then, CRT/N has been expanding its services to empower the rural communities. The services provided are: • Promote and disseminate rural/appropriate technologies to meet the basic needs of the people and improve their quality of life • Conduct adaptive and action-oriented research on indigenous and improved rural / appropriate technologies • Train and transfer technical information and know-how on production, installation and management of rural/appropriate technologies • Assist in development of technical and institutional capabilities for sustainable development • Provide Technical support and consulting services in the field of rural energy and environment conservation and climate change The organization has been supported by more than 40 international organizations and Government agencies for the implementation of more than 95 projects in four major themes: • Access to clean energy • Indoor air quality • GESI in the energy sector • Climate adaptation and mitigation.