National Association of Development Organizations

The National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium, located in Washington, D.C., is a professional society of the state and territory agency heads responsible for career technical education. Founded in 1920, NASDCTEc has a membership of more than 200 senior state staff and individuals that work to ensure quality career technical education at the secondary, postsecondary and adult levels. The association is governed by a board of directors comprising 16 members that include one associate member representative and four officers. NASDCTEc hosts two national meetings every year that provide information on legislation, research, and emerging issues important to career technical education. It maintains an active listing service system for state directors, and publishes a monthly electronic newsletter.

Rights and Resources Institute (RRI) is a Washington, DC-based organization that focuses on promoting community land rights and conservation finance initiatives in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. With a strong emphasis on gender justice, RRI works towards building an evidence base and engaging the private sector to ensure the rights and livelihoods of local communities are protected. Through their strategic response mechanism, RRI convenes unlikely allies and fosters innovation and incubation to address the challenges faced by communities in securing their land rights. Their publications, including The Land Writes Blog, provide valuable insights into the intersection of rights, climate, and conservation, while their Tenure Tracking tool and LandWise Law Library contribute to the development of land rights standards. RRI's impactful work is guided by a dedicated board of directors and a committed staff, making them a leading force in the fight for community land rights worldwide.Generated from the website