Human Resource Development Network
Encyclopedia
Human Resource Development Network (HRDN) is a membership based network of professionals from all over Pakistan
and across Asia
. The network has more than 850 members . The process started in 1997 and was legally registered in 2001 with the aim to improve human and institutional development (HID) services and create a platform for professionals relating to the field of learning
and capacity building
. The idea was to bring the development practitioners on a single platform to share and benefit from their experiences and best practices. The network has a rich resource pool of experts among its members from diverse background and experience in development and management. These experts have been working with different national and international development agencies, Govt. departments/projects and multinational companies. The members of HRDN include individuals as well as organizations.
professionals in 1997 (they are called Founder members), it has grown steadily over the years. It originated as a network of professionals and a platform where they could share innovative ideas and emerging concepts globally in the field of development and then acclimatize and practice them at national/regional level.
The process of "Networking for Sharing of Training Resources" formally started in January 1997 when the HRD Section of National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) was established. The vision behind this initiative was to bring together various organizations involved in training and capacity development of professionals and communities for sustainable development especially in the non-profit sector. This process was started by organizing a workshop which was attended by different professionals from not for profit organizations. The workshop ended with a resolution to continue this sound effort.
Subsequently the series of the workshops on "Networking for Sharing of Training Resources", continued for next couple of years. Institute of Rural Management Pakistan (IRM) at National Rural Support Programme (NRSP), Extension Services Management Academy (ESMA) AJK, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme
(AKRSP) and IUCN the World Conservation Union hosted six workshops respectively. The agenda of all the workshops was networking for sharing resources with Human Resource Development as a crosscutting theme. The proceedings of the workshops were shared with all the stakeholders.
HRDN was therefore established and registered under Societies Act XXI of 1860. The initial secretariat was setup in a one-room office at NRSP as mutually decided in the workshop; the secretariat had to be located in different member organizations on rotational basis. However it continued to reside at NRSP till the launch of its independent premises in 2001. The present secretariat of the network was established with the support of Aga Khan Foundation
, in 2001.
HRD Network started its activities in March 2000 and registered under the Government of Pakistan
, Societies Act XXI of 1860. Its membership has grown up to more than 850 individuals and organizations throughout Pakistan and abroad in a period of 10 years. The network has a rich resource pool of experts among its members from diverse background and experience in development and management.management. These experts have been working with different national and international development agencies, Govt. departments/projects and multinational companies.
HRDN has not only witnessed a gradual increase in its membership fold but has also earned international recognition as a capacity building platform and one of the leading network of trainers. It draws its lifeblood from the voluntary spirit of its founders as well as of its professional and general members. Besides that it has also established its local chapters not only in Pakistan but in other South Asian countries. The HRDN has played its part in advocacy quite effectively since its inception, and have propelled the development processes in the country. The Annual Report for the year 2009
Harnessing Human Capital (June. 2003)
Attacking Poverty through Public Private Partnership (Oct. 2004)
Human Security and Social Development (Nov. 2006)
, Dubai
, Bangkok
, Cairo
, Istanbul
, Beijing
, Malaysia and Singapore
.
a). Training Calendar
b). Customized Trainings
These trainings include a range of trainings from organizational development, project cycle management, corporate social responsibility, gender equality, managerial skills, technical / vocational skills, Training of Trainers life skills, HR development and leadership skills.
HRDN has executed different research and capacity building projects in partnership with other organizations. The partners include UNDP, ILO, Save the Children UK, Canadian Red Cross, World Vision, Caritas International, Care International, Action Aid Pakistan UUSC, NRSP, Packard Foundation, ESMA-AJK, AKRSP, ERNP, IUCN, AKFP, Norwegian Embassy, UNESCO, UNICEF, USAID and more.
HRDN bridging gaps
HRDN work as Strategic Think-tank and implement programmes and objectives to improve HR practices, social cohesion in Pakistan and Asia. The organization is exceptional as it enjoys a larger number of memberships in different categories i.e. organizational, professional and general. HRDN has also introduced life time membership in all three categories and receiving tremendous response too.
HRDN brings the trainers, organizations and general members of civil society closer to each other and provide them an opportunity to share their thoughts, views and experiences and bridge the intellect and perception gaps, build partnerships and set out and follow quality standard in respective field as a result of these interventions.
HRDN is unique as it has a larger network as its general body and enjoys the democratic values in the BOD, which provides chance to every member for contesting elections and proves the worth to be part of the BOD.
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
and across Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
. The network has more than 850 members . The process started in 1997 and was legally registered in 2001 with the aim to improve human and institutional development (HID) services and create a platform for professionals relating to the field of learning
Learning
Learning is acquiring new or modifying existing knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences and may involve synthesizing different types of information. The ability to learn is possessed by humans, animals and some machines. Progress over time tends to follow learning curves.Human learning...
and capacity building
Capacity building
Capacity building also referred to as capacity development is a conceptual approach to development that focuses on understanding the obstacles that inhibit people, governments, international organizations and non-governmental organizations from realizing their developmental goals while enhancing...
. The idea was to bring the development practitioners on a single platform to share and benefit from their experiences and best practices. The network has a rich resource pool of experts among its members from diverse background and experience in development and management. These experts have been working with different national and international development agencies, Govt. departments/projects and multinational companies. The members of HRDN include individuals as well as organizations.
History
The Human Resource Development Network (HRDN) was conceived by eight like-minded HRDHRD
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professionals in 1997 (they are called Founder members), it has grown steadily over the years. It originated as a network of professionals and a platform where they could share innovative ideas and emerging concepts globally in the field of development and then acclimatize and practice them at national/regional level.
The process of "Networking for Sharing of Training Resources" formally started in January 1997 when the HRD Section of National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) was established. The vision behind this initiative was to bring together various organizations involved in training and capacity development of professionals and communities for sustainable development especially in the non-profit sector. This process was started by organizing a workshop which was attended by different professionals from not for profit organizations. The workshop ended with a resolution to continue this sound effort.
Subsequently the series of the workshops on "Networking for Sharing of Training Resources", continued for next couple of years. Institute of Rural Management Pakistan (IRM) at National Rural Support Programme (NRSP), Extension Services Management Academy (ESMA) AJK, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme
Aga Khan Rural Support Programme
The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme was founded in the early 1980s in what is now Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Created by the Aga Khan Foundation, it worked on agricultural productivity, natural resource management, small-scale infrastructure and forestation...
(AKRSP) and IUCN the World Conservation Union hosted six workshops respectively. The agenda of all the workshops was networking for sharing resources with Human Resource Development as a crosscutting theme. The proceedings of the workshops were shared with all the stakeholders.
HRDN was therefore established and registered under Societies Act XXI of 1860. The initial secretariat was setup in a one-room office at NRSP as mutually decided in the workshop; the secretariat had to be located in different member organizations on rotational basis. However it continued to reside at NRSP till the launch of its independent premises in 2001. The present secretariat of the network was established with the support of Aga Khan Foundation
Aga Khan Foundation
The Aga Khan Foundation is a private, not-for-profit international development agency, which was founded in 1967 by . AKF seeks to provide long-term solutions to problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy and ill health in the poorest parts of South and Central Asia, Eastern and Western Africa, and...
, in 2001.
HRD Network started its activities in March 2000 and registered under the Government of Pakistan
Government of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan is a federal parliamentary system, with an indirectly-elected President as the Head of State and Commander in Chief of the Pakistani Armed Forces, and an indirectly-elected Prime Minister as the Head of Government. The President’s appointment and term are...
, Societies Act XXI of 1860. Its membership has grown up to more than 850 individuals and organizations throughout Pakistan and abroad in a period of 10 years. The network has a rich resource pool of experts among its members from diverse background and experience in development and management.management. These experts have been working with different national and international development agencies, Govt. departments/projects and multinational companies.
HRDN has not only witnessed a gradual increase in its membership fold but has also earned international recognition as a capacity building platform and one of the leading network of trainers. It draws its lifeblood from the voluntary spirit of its founders as well as of its professional and general members. Besides that it has also established its local chapters not only in Pakistan but in other South Asian countries. The HRDN has played its part in advocacy quite effectively since its inception, and have propelled the development processes in the country. The Annual Report for the year 2009
International HRD Congress (IHC)
International congress is organized on various themes with eminent speakers from around the world and Pakistan on issues pertinent to human resource development. HRDN has organized 3 highly successful IHC on themes as;Harnessing Human Capital (June. 2003)
Attacking Poverty through Public Private Partnership (Oct. 2004)
Human Security and Social Development (Nov. 2006)
Annual Trainers’ Retreat (AT)
A regular event every year for trainers, It is to enhance skills and knowledge through experience sharing and cross fertilization of ideas; and refresh themselves in a joyful environment. HRDN has organized 13 ATR’s in PakistanPakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
, Dubai
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
, Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
, Cairo
Cairo
Cairo , is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life...
, Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
, Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, Malaysia and Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
.
Jamboree for All Members (JAM)
Jamboree for All Members (JAM) is an evening to network and meet members of HRDN. JAM provides an inimitable opportunity to all the members of HRDN to share, learn, develop linkages with other members and give their inputs for further enhancing the effectiveness and relevance of HRDNs services.All Members’ Meeting (AMM)
The biggest networking event of members is annually organized as All Members’ Meeting, This is to update members of new developments at HRDN during the year; share programmatic and financial progress of the Network; members’ interaction; linkages development; get Members’ input on a range of programmatic and management aspects of HRDN; mutual sharing and learning; and to contribute towards professional development of members.Thematic Forums
HRDN regularly organize thematic forums on different topics on monthly and quarterly basis. These themes are selected with the interest of members as well as experts from the field. World renowned speakers are also invited for special sessions and seminars to the interest of members.Capacity Building
HRDN’s capacity building programme has two major components including;a). Training Calendar
b). Customized Trainings
These trainings include a range of trainings from organizational development, project cycle management, corporate social responsibility, gender equality, managerial skills, technical / vocational skills, Training of Trainers life skills, HR development and leadership skills.
Training Quality Standards
HRDN is the first organization in Pakistan that has developed quality standards for training. These standards are followed by different training institutions for improvement in their programmes.Research
HRDN participate in research initiatives and assignments, jointly with the member organizations and professional members. Research studies include baseline, assessments and evaluations; assigned by Donors, INGOs and Institutions. Research studies are documented and published as required.Documentation and Publications
Beside other IEC material, HRDN publishes quarterly newsletter ILLUME on various themes. Different topics regarding Human and Institutional development are covered through interviews and articles of scholars and experts. Moreover the reports of different events are published for dissemination including International HRD Congress, AMM, ATR and Research Studies.HRDN City Chapters
The network is represented by city chapters both in major cities of Pakistan and abroad. The city chapters provide an effective platform both for individual and organizations for interaction and networking on regional level. The city chapters arrange capacity building and awareness raising events at the regional level. The city chapters have been established in the following cities / region:| Karachi | Lahore |
| Peshawar | Quetta |
| Kabul | Faisalabad |
| Hazara | Nepal |
Web Portal (www.hrdn.net)
HRDN web portal has been a very effective communication tool in the development sector. According to a survey, HRDN website was found to be the most visited website amongst its members. The web portal contains features which are of great interest for the professionals. The Jobs section is frequently visited for the updated job announcements. The service is also of assistance to the organizations interested to recruit suitable human resource in a cost effective way. Some of the salient features of web portal are:| Training and Capacity Building Events | HRDN Events |
| Special Projects | Member Organizations Events |
| Job portal | Photo Gallery |
| HRDN Publications and Reports | Training Standards |
| Donors’ directory | Digital Resource Library |
| Calendar of Events at HRDN | Members’ Corner |
| Links to Web Portal of Member Orgs | Pakistan Humanitarian Alliance (PHA) |
| HRDN Services |
HRDN Projects
HRDN implements projects regarding community uplift through capacity building in partnership with different organizations. The projects are implemented both independently and jointly with member organizations as per need.HRDN has executed different research and capacity building projects in partnership with other organizations. The partners include UNDP, ILO, Save the Children UK, Canadian Red Cross, World Vision, Caritas International, Care International, Action Aid Pakistan UUSC, NRSP, Packard Foundation, ESMA-AJK, AKRSP, ERNP, IUCN, AKFP, Norwegian Embassy, UNESCO, UNICEF, USAID and more.
Pakistan Humanitarian Alliance (PHA)
HRDN is well experience in managing, relief, early recovery and rehabilitation initiatives. HRDN is leading and managing the “Pakistan Humanitarian Alliance (PHA) jointly with 10 other organizations as members. Objective is firstly to provide humanitarian assistance, along with building capacities of organizations and individuals in relief, recovery and rehabilitation. PHA has channeled a great deal of relief goods o the highly deserving communities, in collaboration with member organizations. A number of projects have been implemented in partnership with national and international organizations. HRDN also organize fund raising events for this purpose and collect donations.HR Services
With more than 850 professionals and organizations in all over the country and abroad, the HRDN is one of the largest human resource advisory organizations. It's multi-disciplinary approach allows it to advise on all aspects of people management, helping its clients to create value for their businesses through people. HRDN presents HR solutions for its honorable members and clients which covers HR Management, International Assignments, from staffing to administration to customized trainings with a wide scope of customized classes and curriculum design, from executive search to temporary hiring, from permanent placement to qualified surveys and assessments.HRDN bridging gaps
HRDN work as Strategic Think-tank and implement programmes and objectives to improve HR practices, social cohesion in Pakistan and Asia. The organization is exceptional as it enjoys a larger number of memberships in different categories i.e. organizational, professional and general. HRDN has also introduced life time membership in all three categories and receiving tremendous response too.
HRDN brings the trainers, organizations and general members of civil society closer to each other and provide them an opportunity to share their thoughts, views and experiences and bridge the intellect and perception gaps, build partnerships and set out and follow quality standard in respective field as a result of these interventions.
HRDN is unique as it has a larger network as its general body and enjoys the democratic values in the BOD, which provides chance to every member for contesting elections and proves the worth to be part of the BOD.
Areas of expertise
Being a network of professionals HRDN has in its resource more than 200 experts having different background experience regarding community and organizational development. These experts have been working with different national and international development agencies, Govt. departments/projects and multinational companies. Major areas of expertise include research and capacity building in the following:| Community Development | Health & Nutrition |
| Organizational Development | Sanitation |
| Leadership and Management | Project Management |
| Psychosocial Support | Microfinance |
| Women in development | Monitoring and Evaluation |
| Human Rights | Conflict Resolution & Transformation |
| Child Protection | Gender Mainstreaming |
| Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation | Environment |
| Enterprise Development | Natural Resource Management |
| Education | Agriculture |
| Public Private Partnership | Advocacy & Media |
| Life Skills for employability | Knowledge Management |
HRDN Collaborative efforts
HRDN has worked in collaboration with:- International Labour OrganizationInternational Labour OrganizationThe International Labour Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that deals with labour issues pertaining to international labour standards. Its headquarters are in Geneva, Switzerland. Its secretariat — the people who are employed by it throughout the world — is known as the...
- Save the ChildrenSave the ChildrenSave the Children is an internationally active non-governmental organization that enforces children's rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries...
- UK - UNDP
- Action Aid Pakistan
- Packard Foundation
- UUSC
- Balochistan Rural Support Programme
- National Rural Support Programme
- Sindh Rural Support Organization
- ESMA-AJK
- Aga Khan Rural Support ProgrammeAga Khan Rural Support ProgrammeThe Aga Khan Rural Support Programme was founded in the early 1980s in what is now Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Created by the Aga Khan Foundation, it worked on agricultural productivity, natural resource management, small-scale infrastructure and forestation...
- ERNP
- IUCN
- AKF PakistanPakistanPakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
- Canadian Red CrossCanadian Red CrossThe Canadian Red Cross Society is a Canadian humanitarian charitable organization and one of 186 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies....
- World VisionWorld VisionWorld Vision, founded in the USA in 1950, is an evangelical relief and development organization whose stated goal is "to follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of...
- Institute of Rural ManagementInstitute of Rural ManagementInstitute of Rural Management was established in 1993 as the Human Resource Development unit of National Rural Support Programme which is a non profit organization working for the cause of poverty alleviation in Pakistan...
- IIRR PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
Awards and Honors
Human resource development network in recognition of its professional approach has been certified by the listed below:- Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP)
- Internal Governance, Financial Management and Programme Delivery.
- Institutional Management and Certification Programme (IMCP)
- NGO Resource Center, USAID
- International Standard Organization (ISO 9001:2000)