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.

Author name: Tarek Hasan

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The Special (Virtual) Technical Committee (TC) meeting

The Special (virtual) Meeting of the Technical Committee (TC) was held on 21st December, 2023. The TC members and their representatives from 11 CIRDAP member countries (except Afghanistan, Lao PDR, Nepal, and Vietnam) attended the meeting. The Special TC meeting started with a recorded speech from the distinguished Chair of the Technical Committee (TC-38), Mr. Anosack Phengthimmavong, Deputy Director General, Department of Rural Development (DRD), Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) of Lao PDR. In his message, Mr. Anosack Phengthimmavong expressed that because of another urgent meeting, he would not be able to attend the TC meeting and he welcomed all the TC members/ representatives to the meeting. The Chair informed that the TC members had agreed in the 38th Technical Committee (TC – 38) meeting (held on 3-5 October 2023 in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR) to organize a special (virtual) meeting on 21st December 2023 for further discussions on Agenda 10 & Agenda 11 of TC 38. He added that the agenda (others) “Proposed Thematic Topics for Rural Development Report 2025” would be discussed at this special (virtual) TC meeting.

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Attention of the contribution of CIRDAP Expert

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Attention to the Expert for contribution on the Rural Tourism in Asia and the Pacific.

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Webinar on Times of Crisis, Times of Change: Science for Accelerating Transformations to Sustainable Development-held on 18th December ’23

“Times of Crisis, Times of Change: Science for Accelerating Transformations to Sustainable Development” The Global Sustainable Development Report 2023 Dr. Nancy Shackell, Senior Research Scientist, Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Member of the Independent Group of Scientists (N=15) “Times of Crisis, Times of Change: Science for Accelerating Transformations to Sustainable Development”, the 2023 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR), finds that at this critical juncture, midway to 2030, incremental and fragmented change is insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the remaining seven years. Implementation of the 2030 Agenda requires the active mobilization of political leadership and ambition for science-based transformations. This must be achieved globally – leaving no country, society or person behind. The report is an invitation to embrace transformations with the urgency needed to accelerate progress towards the SDGs. The GSDR 2023 highlights key transformations needed in different sectors and provides key findings from the literature, practical examples and tools for progress towards the SDGs. It provides a stylized model to help unpack and understand the transformation process over time and outline the roles of different levers in facilitating various stages of transformation through a systematic and structured approach. As history has shown, transformations are inevitable, and this report emphasizes that deliberate and desirable transformations are possible – and, indeed, necessary. Click here to see the presentation Click here to see the webinar video

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Upcoming Webinar on Times of Crisis, Times of Change: Science for Accelerating Transformations to Sustainable Development

Join the next webinar on December 18, 2023 (Monday) with Dr. Nancy Shackell, Senior Research Scientist, Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Member of the Independent Group of Scientists (N=15). The webinar will be held on 6:00 pm Bangladesh time (9:00 am in Darthmouth, NS, Canada time). Here is the registration link for the webinar: https://forms.gle/zwx6woCKDWokjHha7 Abstract The Global Sustainable Development Report 2023 “Times of Crisis, Times of Change: Science for Accelerating Transformations to Sustainable Development”, the 2023 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR), finds that at this critical juncture, midway to 2030, incremental and fragmented change is insufficient to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the remaining seven years. Implementation of the 2030 Agenda requires the active mobilization of political leadership and ambition for science-based transformations. This must be achieved globally – leaving no country, society or person behind. The report is an invitation to embrace transformations with the urgency needed to accelerate progress towards the SDGs. The GSDR 2023 highlights key transformations needed in different sectors and provides key findings from the literature, practical examples and tools for progress towards the SDGs. It provides a stylized model to help unpack and understand the transformation process over time and outline the roles of different levers in facilitating various stages of transformation through a systematic and structured approach. As history has shown, transformations are inevitable, and this report emphasizes that deliberate and desirable transformations are possible – and, indeed, necessary. Click here to see the pdf.

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The World Fisheries Day celebrated in CIRDAP

Webinar onWorld Fisheries Day on “Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture: Impact of Climate Change and Mitigation Measures” CIRDAP organized the webinar to celebrate the World Fisheries Day with a very important and burning issue in the world on 27 November, 2023. The thematic topic was “Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture: Impact of Climate Change and Mitigation Measures”. The speaker was Dr. Grinson George Padinjakara, Principal Scientist & HoD, Marine Biodiversity and Environment Management Division, ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Kochi, Kerala, India. In his presentation, Dr. Grinson briefly talked about the Climate Change Impacts on Ocean and its impact on fisheries; Ocean Acidification; Green fishing; Coral bleaching; Impacts in Aquatic life; Impact on Fisher man with the issue of migration, loss of income and property, Health problems and debt & management; and etc. The presentation covers the more related issues of climate change and huge impact on fisheries and aquaculture. At the end of the webinar presentation, there was a lively Q&A sessions held amongst the participants. To know the details please click on the presentation below: Link of the presentation: Click here to see the presentation

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The Closing Ceremony of 2nd Flagship Training Programme

  Press Release 25 November, 2023 The closing ceremony of the 2nd CIRDAP-BARD Flagship Training Programme on Regional Integrated Rural Development, Governance, Trade, and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific organized by the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) in collaboration with Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD) was held on 25th of November, 2023 at CIRDAP International Conference Centre (CICC). The respected Senior Secretary of Rural Development & Cooperative division, Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Ms. Mosammat Hamida Begum embraced the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest. At the ceremony, Mr. Md. Harun-or-Rashid Mollah, Director General of Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD); Dr. Cherdsak Virapat Director General, of the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP); and Dr. Somporn Hanpongpandh, former Director General of CIRDAP and course Director for this programme also graced the occasion with their presence. Dr. Cherdsak Virapat, Director General, CIRDAP and Mr. Harun-or-Rashid Mollah, Director General, BARD provided the welcome address in the ceremony where as Dr. Somporn Hanpongpandh, Course director addressed on the accomplishment of this regional course. In this three-week comprehensive training programme 24 participants from the different nation-states awarded with the certificates. Twelve countries from the Asia-Pacific regions (also CIRDAP member countries) are Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Indonesia, IR Iran, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand; and two countries from African nations are Ghana and Mauritius. On behalf of the cohort of the 2nd flagship training 2023, two representatives among the successful trainees named Md. Mazharul Anowar from Bangladesh and Ms. Anoutchka Angeera Hinchoo Virginie from Mauritius shared their experiences, appreciations and thoughts on the training programme. The five other representatives respectively from Fiji, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Ghana also provided their testimonials to the audiences via video clips. The Director General of CIRDAP honored the Chief Guest along with the Director General of BARD and the course Director of the training programme with a token of appreciations. As a part of the closing ceremony, CIRDAP organized special Award Ceremony of the Aziz-Ul Haq Rural Development Medal in 2023. CIRDAP took the initiative to honor the Rural Development Academy (RDA), Bogura in recognition of its contribution in rural development through enhancing capacities, improving facilities and disseminating technologies in Bangladesh and for unwavering support to CIRDAP mission. Mr. Md. Khurshid Iqbal Rezvi, Director General of RDA (Additional Secretary) received the award from the Chief Guest of the closing ceremony. For further information please contact:Ms. Hurain JannatCommunication Officer, CIRDAPEmail: communication_officer@cirdap.org

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DAAD Scholarship Application 2024

Deadline: 15 December, 2023 Master Program Offering Gender and Development Studies Natural Resources Management Eligible Countries Cambodia Indonesia Lao PDR Myanmar Malaysia the Philippines East Timor Thailand Vietnam Application Requirements Hold a Bachelor’s Degree with above-average academic performance Have completed their last university not more that 6 years ago at the time of application Clearly show motivation and strong commitment English writing proficiency equivalent to IELTS, AIT-EET 6.0 or above

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The Opening Ceremony of 2nd Flagship Training Programme

  Press Release 2nd Flagship Training Programme on Regional Integrated Rural Development, Governance, Trade and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific 4th November, 2023 The opening ceremony of the 2nd CIRDAP-BARD Flagship Training Programme on Regional Integrated Rural Development, Governance, Trade, and Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific was held on 4th of November, 2023 at CIRDAP International Conference Centre (CICC).  The training programme is scheduled to run from November 4th to November 26th, 2023, encompassing a comprehensive period of 23 days. The Honorable Minister, Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, His Excellency Mr. Md. Tazul Islam, MP embraced the opening ceremony as the Chief Guest and he graced the occasion with an inspirational speech that outlined his vision for the programme and encouraged all participants. At the ceremony, H.E Dr. Pornchai Danvivathana, Secretary General of Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD); Mr. Md. Harun-or-Rashid Mollah, Director General of Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD); Dr. Cherdsak Virapat Director General, of the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP); and Dr. Somporn Hanpongpandh, former Director General of CIRDAP, course Director for this programme, also graced the occasion with their presence. Dr. Cherdsak Virapat, Director General, CIRDAP and Mr. Harun-or-Rashid Mollah, Director General, BARD offered address of welcome in the ceremony. This three week comprehensive training programme is organized by the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) in collaboration with Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD).The curriculum covers a wide range of topics on three modules module 1: Integrated Rural Development Framework, Trade, Sustainable Development & Multi-lateral treaties on Environmental Legal Issues; module 2: Adaptive Management in Rural Development in Asia and the Pacific Region; and module 3: Policy Formulation and Comprehensive Implementation. This year 24 participants from the different nation-states are attending the regional training. Eleven countries from the Asia-Pacific regions (also CIRDAP member countries) which are Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Indonesia, IR Iran, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand; and two countries from African nation which are Ghana and Mauritius. For further information please contact: Ms. Hurain Jannat, Communication OfficerCentre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)Email: communication_officer@cirdap.org

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World Fisheries Day on “Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture: Impact of Climate Change and Mitigation Measures”

World Fisheries Day on “Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture: Impact of Climate Change and Mitigation Measures” Date and Time: 21st November, 2023 at 11 am Bangladesh time (10:30 am India time). Speaker: Dr. Grinson George Padinjakara Principal Scientist (Fisheries Resource Management), Fishery Resources Assessment Economics & Extension Division, ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, Kerala, India Registration Link: Click here for registration of the webinar https://forms.gle/BVvbmZY2APtzAZLp7 Click here to see the pdf

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