History

The RSP Network (RSPN) was registered in 2001 under Pakistan’s Companies Ordinance 1984. RSPN was set up by the Rural Support Programmes of Pakistan as coordination, strategy and capacity building body for the RSPs. RSPN also selectively provides consulting services through its in-house expertise and also through selected outsourcing.

RSPN’s core funding is currently from the Department for International Development of the United Kingdom. However, RSPN has worked with a variety of donors and other partners in implementing projects with the RSPs. Such projects are managed by a Special Projects Wing at the RSPN. This Wing has been active in managing projects implemented by the RSPs, related to earthquake relief and rehabilitation in Pakistan’s earthquake affected areas, as of October 2005. click here for a list of Special Projects at RSPN