CNRI believes the challenges and opportunities of rural development are increasingly global. Over two decades, it has steadily expanded its international engagement, enabling the voice of India’s rural civil society to contribute to global discussions on sustainable development, financial inclusion and inclusive economic growth — while bringing international best practices back to communities.

Special Consultative Status With UN ECOSOC

A significant milestone in CNRI’s journey has been the conferment of Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). This internationally recognised status enables CNRI to participate in UN consultative processes, contributing the perspectives of India’s rural communities to global policy. Through it, CNRI can:

• Participate in UN consultative processes and international policy dialogues.
• Share grassroots experiences and best practices from rural India.
• Build partnerships with international civil society and development institutions.
• Promote community-based approaches to sustainable development.
• Strengthen the global visibility of India’s voluntary sector.

OECD-INFE Affiliation on Financial Literacy

CNRI is affiliated with the OECD International Network on Financial Education (INFE), giving it access to one of the world’s leading platforms on financial literacy, inclusion and consumer financial education. This strengthens CNRI’s work to promote financial awareness, responsible financial behaviour and inclusive economic participation among rural households.

Global Knowledge, Local Action

CNRI’s international engagement is driven by a simple philosophy: global knowledge must create local impact. The Confederation adapts international best practices to the needs of rural India while sharing successful community-led models with global institutions — a two-way exchange that strengthens both national policy and grassroots innovation.

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