Human Resource Development Network (HRDN) is an association of HR professionals and nonprofit development organizations from the private and public sectors brought together by a common interest in elevating the quality of HRD interventions to build human capital and reduce poverty.

In pursuance of its mission to improve HR Policies, Systems and Practices in nonprofit development organizations, HRDN organizes seminars, conferences, workshops and other similar events. One set of events provides a platform to the professionals working in human resource development and capacity building for exchange of ideas and experience and learn the cutting edge developments in these areas. The other set aims at bringing wider constellations of policy makers, civil society and business leaders for debate and discussion on contemporary trends and challenges in development. The international HRD Congress falls under the latter.