CIRDAP – Enabling Rural Communities

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

An Intergovernmental & Autonomous Organization; Established in 1979, Mandated for Promoting & Strengthening Integrated Rural Development Systems for 15 Asia-Pacific Countries; Namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Indonesia, IR Iran, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand & Vietnam.

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CIRDAP observed its 38th Foundation Day on 06 July 2017

CIRDAP observed its 38th Foundation Day on 06 July 2017. To celebrate the 38th anniversary, an inaugural session and cultural programme were organised at the CIRDAP International Conference Centre, Dhaka. In the inaugural session, Ms. Susana Evanglista-Leones, Director, Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Philippines was present as Guest of Honor, where Mr. Tevita G. Boseiwaqa Taginavulau, DG, CIRDAP, Ms. Elena C. Cabanes, Asst. Director, DAR, Philippines, and Ms. Eva Benita A. Tuzon, Director (PPD), CIRDAP were also present there. On the occasion, the whole campus was decorated with beautiful attire. The gala ceremony was followed by lunch and refreshment for the participants.

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DG CIRDAP visits for Fishing in the Pacific

The CIRDAP Director General, Mr. Tevita G. Boseiwaqa went for fishing to the Pacific in early August 2017, not to catch fish literally but to capture the attention of development organisations as potential partners. He first attended the South Pacific Community (SPC) meeting in Noumea, New Caledonia towards the end of July where he met the Melanesian Spearhead Group, Mr Amena Yauvoli. Mr. Boseiwaqa extended an invitation to Mr. Yauvoli to attend the CIRDAP Governing Council (GC) meeting to be held in Manila in early October, 2017. Mr. Boseiwaqa then met with the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF), Mr. François Martel. This meeting a discussion for an MoU was raised for partnership. Besides this Mr. Martel was also invited to the GC meeting in Manila in October 2017. Later Mr. Boseiwaqa met the Director of PIANGO, the umbrella body of all NGOs in the Pacific. Again, their discussion ended with their agreement to the drawing up of an MoU between PIANGO and CIRDAP. Meeting with Director, PIANGO Mr. Boseiwaqa’s fishing expedition also included governments in the pacific. First, Mr. Boseiwaqa met the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Hon. Mereseinin Vuniwaqa, her Permanent Secretary, Mr. Josevata Koroivueta and senior staff before he called into the Ministry of Rural Development to meet with Mr. Meleti Bainimarama, the Permanent Secretary. He later met the Ministry Deputy Secretary, Mrs Loata Vakacegu. Mr. Boseiwaqa also had the opportunity to meet with the Solomon Island High Commissioner to Fiji, Mr. John Patteson Oti. Mr. Oti also acts on behalf of the Vanuatu government. Meeting with H.E. High Commissioner of the Solomon Island in Fiji Discussions on MoUs being drawn and signed up between CIRDAP and the three organisations in the Pacific demonstrate the CIRDAP Governing Council desire to extend membership to the Pacific. Two organisations, MSG and PIDF are expected to attend the 2017 GC meeting in Manila in October, 2017 as observers. Conclusively the fishing expedition allowed CIRDAP catch big fishes in the Pacific. Meeting with SG/PIDF

Experts, List-2

Dr. M. V. Ravibabu

Field of Interest :
Geospatial Applications towards Sustainable Rural Development, agriculture, water and land resources, Hyperpectral and Mulitspectral Image Analysis on crop identifications and various vegetation indices and Landuse modeling, Urban Modelling and Energy Applications (solar / biomass) and produced significant publications.

Book

Impacts of Climate Change on Rural Livelihoods

Impacts of Climate Change on Rural Livelihoods in CIRDAP Member Countries EDITED BY: Tevita G. B. Taginavulau and M H Kawsar Rudro PUBLISHED BY: Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) Impacts of Climate Change on Rural Livelihoods in CIRDAP Member Countries – the Rural Development Report 2017 is the fourteenth of the CIRDAP biannual reports that explores the current status and future perspectives on how climate change may affect livelihoods of rural people in Asia and the Pacific region. This report examines the cause-effect relationship between climate change and rural livelihood through analyzing relevant data and policies. Rural areas are more vulnerable to climate change due to geographical location, land characteristics, high dependency on natural resource and high exposure to frequent climate induced natural disasters. Climate change is negatively affecting agriculture, food production and rural livelihoods in general. It may trigger a vicious cycle of poverty, resource degradation, environmental deterioration and social unrest. Based on the analysis of the findings of the study, it is recommended that the rural development and livelihood strategies of the future have to be understood as a continuum of urbanized and globalized systems. Integration of rural economies in the national economy and globalisation are increasing the inter-penetration between rural and urban. This means that rural policies have to be justified not only by their impact in rural areas, but by their contribution to national well-being. The leadership of the local government is particularly crucial to ensure the political momentum and support among external stakeholders in the process of tackling climate change. Research should be done to identify beforehand vulnerable areas and nature of disasters. Specific need assessment and disasters preparedness initiatives should be taken accordingly.   Since the immediate help comes from the community, the community organizations should be equipped with knowledge and skill regarding disaster preparedness and management. Knowledge and information sharing, including early warning of natural disasters and climatic events, are essential to build the resilience of local livelihoods and communities to climate change. Exchange of technical information and the sharing of technologies among countries needs to be encouraged. Special attention should be given to develop capacity of government officials, development practitioners, and other stakeholders at the national and local levels. The issue of climate change cannot be addressed in solace, but has to be integrated with the overall development plan to ensure sustainable and inclusive rural development. Cite the report: Taginavulau, Tevita G. B.; M H Kawsar Rudro. 2018. Impacts of Climate Change on Rural Livelihoods in CIRDAP Member Countries. Dhaka: Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP). Download the report: click here

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Dr. Somsak Pipoppinyo

Field of Interest :
Strengthen agriculture and food system, enhance agricultural productivity, protect environment, conserve natural resources, promote climate-resilient, and reduce rural poor, food security, biofuel, forestry, biodiversity, environment, climate change actions, trade promotion and market integration, transport and connectivity, information and communication technology (ICT), narrowing development gaps, pandemic preparedness etc.

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Dr. Prasit Pongruengphant

Field of Interest :
Strategic Planning, Development and Research in the organizations (areas of Quality Control / Quality Management / Quality Assurance)

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Dr. Raj Kumar Pammi

Field of Interest :
Rural Livelihoods, Wage Employment, Rural Development , Participatory Rural Appraisal and Local Governance , Development Economics; Sustainable Rural Livelihoods; Socio-Economic Impact Assessments of Rural Development Programmes, Poverty, Agriculture, Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of Watersheds etc.

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Sumol Pinphangnga

Field of Interest :
Agricultural economics, rural development, livelihood issues, Development economics, Climate change and agriculture.

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