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IDDC is an autonomous nongovernmental organization founded in 1987 by individuals and institutions interested in sustainable development of the dry areas by fostering research collaboration and networking. Its major modus operandi for networking is to convene international scientific conferences every three years. To date, eight such conferences have been held and proceedings published.

The 9th International Conference on Dryland Development is scheduled to be held at Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt, from 7 to 10 November 2008, under the title “ Sustainable Development of Drylands: Meeting the Challenge of Global Climate Change”. 
Chairman: Prof. Dr Adel El-Beltagy, Chair of IDDC, Chair of Global Forum on Agricultural Research (GFAR), and Chair of Agricultural Research and Development Council of the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Government of Egypt
Date
2008-11-06 - 2008-11-09