CAPSA is a subsidiary body of the United Nations, Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). CAPSA contributes to the UNESCAP subprogramme on poverty and development. CAPSA is located in Bogor, Indonesia.

• To produce and disseminate information and successful practices on poverty alleviation measures.
• To help co-ordinate socio-economic and policy research on agriculture.
• To network and partner with national and international organizations and key stakeholders.
• To research and analyze trends and opportunities to improve the economic status of rural people.
• To train national personnel, particularly scientists and policy analysts.