The article describes Intan's new strategy in training for rural development through action training conceived as an integrated approach where the expertise of training, research and consultancy are mobilised together to focus on specific target or administrative district. The concept, objective and strategies and approach are explained. It is stressed that action training as devised in Intan provides for the first time an equal training opportunity for the policy makers and the executives on the one hand and the local leaders and ordinary peasants on the other.