Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)

Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina M.P, Bangladesh:
In recognition of her unwavering support to CIRDAP and for her Initiatives on poverty reduction strategy and implementation of rural development programmes for improving livelihoods of rural people of Bangladesh.

Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Government of Republic of the Fiji Islands

For its unwavering commitment to building prosperous, progressive, safe and resilient communities that has not only transformed lives but also established a solid foundation for sustainable growth in rural communities.
On 5 August 2024, during TC-39 meeting the Medal handed over to Ms. Arieta Dimuri, Director Development Services Division.

Ministry of Agriculture Jahad (MAJ)
Tehran-Islamic Republic of Iran

For its invaluable contributions to the food security of the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran as well as unwavering dedication to ensuring food security and advancing national productivity enhancement programs and also for its support to CIRDAP.
On 5 August 2024, during TC-39 meeting the Medal handed over to Mr. Ardalan Dabbagh, Head of Public Relation and International Affair Department of APERDRI

Ministry for Agriculture and Forestry
Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic

For its invaluable contributions to Sustainable Development economic growth and Food Security and for its support to CIRDAP.
On 5 August 2024, during TC-39 meeting the Medal handed over to Mr. Anosack PHENGTHIMMAVONG, Deputy Director General, Department of Rural, Development.

The Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA), Nepal

For its invaluable contributions for enhancing the access of socially and economically disadvantaged groups, region and community to government services and for its support to CIRDAP.
On 5 August 2024, during TC-39 meeting the Medal handed over to Mr. kanun lal Chaudhary Executive Director, Local Development Training Academy Nepal.

Department of Agrarian Reform
Government of the Republic of Philippines

For its pivotal role in advancing agrarian reform and enhancing the lives of the Philippines’s rural communities and for its support to CIRDAP.
On 5 August 2024, during TC-39 meeting the Medal handed over to Mr. Eric Macaraeg Arevalo, OIC-Director IV, Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Bureau of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Development (BARBD)

Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation Industries, Sri Lanka

For its invaluable contributions to national economy, food security & employment and sustainable development.
On 5 August 2024, during TC-39 meeting the Medal handed over to Dr. G.G. Bandula, Director/CEO, Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute

The Cooperative Auditing Department (CAD), Thailand

In recognition of its contributions to enhance cooperative spirit and values, to fight against poverty, and to promote the philosophy of a “Sufficiency Economy” and its contributions to CIRDAP.
On 6 June 2024, during GC 24 meeting the medal handed over to Ms. Rapeeporn Klanneum, Deputy Director General, CAD, Thailand

The Department of Fisheries (DOF), Thailand

In recognition of its invaluable contributions to rural communities’ well-being, sustainable fisheries development, and overall enhancement of rural life quality of Thailand.
On 6 June 2024, during GC 24 meeting the medal meeting the medal handed over to Mr. Praphan Leepayakhun, Deputy Director – General, Department of Fisheries, Thailand.

Phrakru Suchinnanthakit, Thailand

In recognition of his contributions to integrated rural development through his outstanding projects and activities.
On 6 June 2024, during GC 24 meeting the medal received by Phrakru Suchinnanthakit, Abbot Wat Pong Khum, Thailand.

Mr. Banjong Sanyamoon, Thailand

In recognition of his contributions to agriculture through his knowledge as an Accounting Teacher as well as a successful businessman and his exceptional dedication to farming and agricultural education of rural Thai people.
On 6 June 2024, during GC 24 meeting the medal received by Mr. Banjong Sanyamoon, Agricultural Entrepreneurship, Thailand.

H.E. Dr. Plodprasop Suraswadi
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand (2012 – 2014)  

In recognition of his invaluable contributions to integrated rural development, particularly in rural fisheries development and management, tsunami early warning and mitigation systems for safeguarding coastal communities in Thailand, and the development of the Integrated Water Resource Management System Project to manage floods and droughts in Thailand.
On 6 June 2024, during GC 24 meeting the medal received by H.E. Dr. Plodprasop Suraswadi, Former Deputy Prime Minister, Thailand

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)

In recognition of its contributions to integrated rural development by achieving related SDGs and advancing sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region and its recognition to CIRDAP as its Network Centre of Excellence.
On 6 June 2024, during GC 24 meeting the medal Handed over to Mr. Hirohito Toda, Deputy Executive Secretary for Partnership and Coordination, UNESCAP.

The Mekong Institute, Thailand

In recognition of its contributions to integrated rural development and its dedication to fostering sustainable socio-economic development and poverty alleviation in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).
On 6 June 2024, during GC 24 meeting the medal received by H.E. Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, Chairman, The Mekong Institute, Thailand

The Institute for Poverty Research and Management (InsPeK), Malaysia

In recognition of its contributions to the integrated rural development, pioneering poverty related research and enhancing the capabilities of vulnerable communities of rural areas and for reduction of poverty level.
On 6 June 2024, during GC 24 meeting the medal received by Professor Dato’ Dr. Razli Bin Che Razak, Vice Chancellor of University Malaysia Kelantan.  

The Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD)

In recognition of its contributions to maximize Asia’s diverse strengths and resources, enhancing inclusive growth, sustainable development, rural advancement and its contributions to CIRDAP.
On 6 June 2024, during GC 24 meeting the medal received by H.E. Dr. Pornchai Danvivathana, Secretary General of ACD.

The Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation (BSFF)

In recognition of its contributions to integrated rural development by promoting sustainable aquaculture practices, policy development works, research on aquaculture, capacity building of small-scale farmers and its contributions to CIRDAP.
On 6 June 2024, during GC 24 meeting the medal received by Mr. Syed Mahmudul Huq, Chairman, BSFF.

The Southern Shan State Department of Rural Development, Myanmar

In recognition of its contributions to enhance the socio-economic well-being of rural communities sustainably and significantly to the socio-economic progress of rural Myanmar.
On 6 June 2024, during GC 24 meeting the medal handed over to Mr. Myo Naing Aung, Deputy Director General, Department of Rural Development, Myanmar.

The Centre for Disability in Development (CDD), Bangladesh

In recognition of its contributions on enhancing rural development practices, capacity building of educators, health workers, development practitioners to include persons with disabilities and exemplifying integrated health services at government facilities of Bangladesh.
On 6 June 2024, during GC 24 meeting the medal received by Mr. A H M Noman Khan, Executive Director of CDD.