The ICARDC Network is a co-operative framework of research institutes specialising in rural and agricultural studies on China, consisting of:
- China Agricultural University, College of Humanities and Development
- Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Agricultural Economics
- Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Rural Development Institute
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Department of Applied Social Sciences
- London School of Economics, Department of International Development
- Singapore Management University, School of Social Sciences
- Nanjing Agricultural University, College of Public Administration
- Aalborg University, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
- University of Wurzburg, Department of Chinese Studies, Germany
- University of Oxford, School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies
ICARDC is not intended to merge the respective institutes but to step up the momentum and interaction that has been growing between them and to provide a framework within which enlarged co-operation can take place. ICARDC has a Steering Committee with one representative from each of the partner institutions listed above. The Steering Committee is responsible for the logistical support, outreach and organisation of the bi-annual conference. The ICARDC conference is hosted on a rotational basis by the various members of the Steering Committee. The members of the Steering Committee are in office for two consecutive terms of 4 years. The possibility for the selection and election of new SC members are announced at the ICARDC conferences. The SC members are responsible for the hosting of one ICARDC conference at least for one time while they are in office. In addition, they assist the current conference organizer with the logistics of the conference, finding a suitable avenue for the publication of the conference proceedings, and the promotion of the conference.
The current members of the Steering Committee are (alphabetically):
- Prof. Bjoern Alpermann
- Prof. Peter Ho (Chair)
- Dr. Karita Kan
- Prof. Rachel Murphy
- Prof. Feng Shuyi
- Dr. Jesper Zeuthen
- Dr. Forrest Zhang
Honorary members of the Steering Committee are Profs. Zhang Xiaoshan, Li Xiaoyun, Du Zhixiong, Li Xiande, Guan Xinping and Ray Yep. The ICARDC Steering Committee is supported by Secretary General, Prof. Heng Zhao, overseeing the ICARDC Secretariat. This office helps to coordinate ICARDC activities, promote ICARDC in the broadest sense of the word, and provides overall support to the Steering Committee.