Tarek Hasan, Author at CIRDAP - Enabling Rural Communities

Int. Training on Decentralized Governance and Delivery of Services’

CIRDAP in collaboration with NIRD&PR has organised an International Training Programme on ‘Decentralized Governance and Delivery of Services –Way to Good Governance’ on 19-28 March 2019 at NIRD&PR, Hyderabad, India. Decentralization (local governance) is the power and authority that considered as a key to achieve more democracy at the grassroots level. In Asia and the Pacific region, people affected by palpable poverty are higher than the most other region of the world. To distribute governance services to these rural, poor people on basic civic needs and other sectors (e.g. education, health, water supply, sanitation, roads, communications, power, etc) decentralization is one of the most effective and straightforward way. It can alter the complexion of distribution and provide institutional support for the delivery of services. The training is expected to build capacity of the government official on decentralization through sharing of the best practices of good governance. The specific objectives of the programme were: to discuss the international perspectives and the Asia Pacific trends of decentralized governance; to share knowledge of governance, its theory and practices, and share best practices of good governance; to discuss decentralized governance in better service delivery; to develop mock action plan for decentralized governance; and to share knowledge on the rural development programmes in India by practicing decentralize governance. The Training methods include a combination of lectures-cum-discussions, panel and case discussions, audio-visual and country paper presentations. A three days study visit had also organized to expose the participants to the process of decentralized governance and delivery of services. The senior and mid level government officials from ten (10) CMCs were attended in this training programme. Total 16 participants were been chosen from the countries namely, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Fiji, Indonesia, Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

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Int. Training on Geospatial Information Management (GIM) in Rural Development Held

CIRDAP in collaboration with the National Institute for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR) has organised an International Training Programme on Geospatial Information Management (GIM) in Rural Development on 19-28 March 2019 in Hyderabad, India. GIM is proving as a very powerful spatial technology tool for understanding earth features, planning for resource optimization, generation of decision alternatives, real-time monitoring. Some countries in the region have significantly progressed in this direction, but others are yet to take off. This training has organized to share smart and best approaches of GIM field, and strengthening capacity in member countries to the other CIRDAP member countries. The objectives of the programme includes the following: To promote effective networking among the relevant institutions in the countries of the region and to address common challenges, mitigation and issues and promote information sharing and for South-South cooperation; To present case studies on application of the GIM in rural development and to disseminate the same at the regional level; and To strengthen capacity building efforts of member countries through training to accelerate application GIM in the region to achieve SDGs. Eminent experts, who have done considerable works in this filed, was invited as resource person to conduct the training programmes and demonstration of various GIS application modules. Specific areas like use of GIS in rural development planning, including agriculture, forestry, watershed planning, land use and land cover, infrastructure, water resources, natural resource management and governance issues were discussed. Knowledge was disseminated on various modules with various Geospatial technologies, image processing software, and capabilities. The regular sessions of the training programme were held through the presentation, discussion, and some hands-on experience. As part of the training programme, participants visited many relevant fields in Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Mysore for gaining relevant knowledge and experience. The training sessions were attended by representatives of the government departments from CIRDAP member countries and they gained knowledge and skills in the application of GIS and remote sensing tools and techniques in the field of agriculture, forestry, watershed planning, land use and land cover, infrastructure, water resources, natural resource management, and governance. It is expected that the participants will use the knowledge gained in their daily work, resulting in an improved workflow and high quality of outputs, thereby contributing to the better planning and management in their country. Sri Lanka can take advantage of this innovative technology to maximize economic development including rural development, drive business efficiencies. In the case of governments they would be able to focus on more responsive needs of the population. Every organisation in Malaysia needs to focus on the integration of geospatial data and analysis in the mission-critical business processes, work flows and on increasing the return on investment (ROI) in Geo-information technology and Geo-database by improving interoperability, decision making and service A snapshot of the Training Participants during field visit

GIS Training for young professionals

CIRDAP has organized a Basic Training on GIS for student and professionals. The course was uniquely designed by technical experts to ensure the meaningful skill development for the participants so that they can make the best use of the latest Geospatial Information System technologies in their professional fields. Geospatial technology broadly includes mapping and surveying techniques, remote sensing, photogrammetry, cartography, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). With its unique ability for acquisition, integration, and analysis of geographically-referenced spatial information, this technology has in recent times been recognized as an effective tool for planning, management, and decision making locally and globally. This introductory Eight days training course designed to give thorough understanding of Remote Sensing, Image Interpretation, Digital Image processing, GIS, and various applications in their relevant field. The training included theoretical introduction of Geospatial, practical hands-on Data Collection using MDC, GPS, DGPS, Total Station, and computer work, emphasizing QGIS and Arc Map specific applications. A total of thirteen participants from different Backgrounds shortlisted and attended the entire training. The eight-day training was intense and thorough. The team of facilitators engaged to deliver the training implemented the program with dedication and passion. The participants also expressed confidence that they had built their capacity and acquired skills that give them a competitive advantage in the job market. #CIRDAP #RuralDevelopment #GIS

Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM) in India

Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM) 17th batch is going to start from June’2019. It’s a one-year residential course conducted by National Institute for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), Hyderabad, India. CIRDAP is offering some slots of PGDRDM programme for its member countries sponsored by MoRD, Govt of India to develop a committed and competent cadre of Rural Development Management Professionals in CMCs. Nominations are expected from CIRDAP member countries. Interested organisations (Government/Non-Government/Autonomous bodies related to rural development) can nominate suitable candidates according to eligibility criteria and send nomination to National Coordinators in their respective countries and cc to training@cirdap.org. List of the National Coordinators is available in this link List of CIRDAP National Coordinators. National Coordinators will send the nomination to CIRDAP. Note that no direct application will be considered. You may get course details including eligibility criteria and application procedure through Programme Brief. Official nominations should be come with the prescribed nomination form along with an official letter and sent to training@cirdap.org by 16 May 2019. Download the following documents: Programme Brief Nomination Form Application Form Medical Form

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Basic Course on GIS and its Applications

CIRDAP Centre on Geoinformatics Applications for Rural Development (CGARD) with technical support from National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), India, is offering two batches of Basic Course on GIS and its Applications to be organized on 26 April -23 May, 2019, and 14th July to 25th July 2019 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The courses are designed for students and professionals who want to make the best use of the latest spatial technologies in their professional fields. Course Objectives The objective of the course is to develop an understanding and competence in, Geo spatial technology. Analyze Geo-information problems encountered in professional domain and develop, apply the appropriate methods for studying and/or solving the problems Learn different technologies for collecting, acquiring and verifying spatial data Different Technology to generate, integrates, analyze and visualize spatial data Apply practical skills by working on international standard projects To carry out an independent mini project and presentation Who Should Attend this Course? The courses are uniquely designed by technical experts to ensure the meaningful skill development which enables the Participants to gain insight on application of Geoinformatics. If your interest goes beyond existing academic education and you want to know more about the latest technologies which can boost your career then this program is for you. CIRDAP is offering 20% scholarship to encourage students, professionals and rural development practitioners in the field of GIS so that they contribute to development in Bangladesh. Course Content Basics, Process and Application of Geo-Informatics Coordinate System and Projection Geotagging with Mobile Data Collection Quantum GIS Software and its Applications Global Positioning System (GPS) Principles, Concepts and Applications Geo-informatics applications and Best Practices in Agriculture, Disaster Management, and Water Resources on Asia Pacific Region. Hands on GPS Data Acquisition, downloading interfacing and overlaying on Google maps. Satellite Programmes and data availability for Asia and Pacific Data Collection in field and import in software Hands on Digital Image Processing Carry out a mini project and presentation Training Registration Process Fill in the online registration form by clicking the link given below; We will confirm your eligibility by e-mail/phone within 2/3 working days. Once you are informed as eligible for the program, you will have to submit:- Recent 1 passport and 1 stamp size photograph Copy of certificate of last degree Address proof (Copy of NID) Full Course fee On completion of registration process and full payment, we will sent admission letter mentioning registration number and detailed programmer schedule. Once payment is made, there is no scope for cancellation or refund. The admission is fist come first serve basis till the deadline of application, therefore interested applicants are requested to apply at the earliest. Payment Procedure There are two types of secured payment options to pay training registration fees: Demand Draft/Pay order in favor of CIRDAP Cash Other Information Please note that the programme will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and no accommodation facilities will be provided by CIRDAP. The final mark will be calculated based on Attendances, exam, and Project. Only participants who will pass the course with minimum of 40% marks will get certificate. No certificate will be provided if the participants fail to get the minimum marks. For any query – feel free to contact us at +880 1902 0199917, +880 1903 277837 or email at shanawaz@cirdap.org; farhana@cirdap.org. APPLY Download the Course Brochure

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Planning Workshop for CIRDAP National Coordinators Held

The CIRDAP National Coordinators’ Planning Workshop 2019, the first of its kind, was held on 11th-13th March 2019 at the Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD), Cumilla, Bangladesh. The key objectives of the workshop were: (i) to provide better understanding of CIRDAP system and processes; (ii) to plan and propose CIRDAP biannual programme 2020-2021 for the Policy bodies (Governing Council, Executive Committee, Technical Committee) consideration; (iii) to strengthen the management of programme activities; and (iv) to strengthen Networking amongst the Secretariat, CIRDAP member countries, their rural development Link Institutes and other development partners. The workshop was attended by Coordinators or Coordinator’s Representative of all CIRDAP Member countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. Additionally, observers from the member countries and representatives from partner organisations also attended the workshop. The meeting started with an Inaugural Ceremony on 10th March 2019. Mr. Robert D. Simpson, the United Nation Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Representative for Bangladesh, was present as the Chief Guest of programme and inaugurated the ceremony. Noting the involvement of FAO is the establishment of CIRDAP, Mr. Simpson stressed that it is important for CIRDAP to reflect on its activities, progress, and challenges to identify the gaps for the future in order to align with the global changes and move forward together. He suggested that similarity and commonalities among the CMCs to be noted, however, it is to be noted that ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution is not an option. He reiterate that FAO will continue working with CIRDAP and other partners to achieve the common goals. Director General of CIRDAP Mr. Tevita G. Boseiwaqa Taginavulau gave the welcome remarks and stressed upon importance of organising the workshop. As per the Goal one of the CIRDAP’s Strategic Plan 2018-2022 that emphasis upon the need to strengthen coordination on between CIRDAP, the CMCs, CLIs and development partners. CIRDAP Member Countries’ National Coordinators were appointed to act as focal point of coordination between the Secretariat and other Members Countries especially on programme activities. In view of this, CIRDAP organised the Workshop to orient the National Coordinator on CIRDAP porgramme and activities.

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National Seminar on Library in the age of Internet held

CIRDAP has organized a national seminar highlighting the importance of library in the age of internet in collaboration with the Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists (BALID) on Saturday, 23 February 2019 at 2:30 pm at the CIRDAP International Conference Centre (CICC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Marking the “National Library Day” as declared by the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, the seminar explored how internet can be best utilized in library management and information dissemination. The seminar was attended by librarians, information scientists, and documentalists, researchers, scholars and professional in relevant fields from across Bangladesh. Hon’ble Minister of Ministry of Science and Technology, the Government of People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Architect Yeafesh Osman will attend as the Chief guests, while Dr. Omar Jah, Vice-Chancellor, IUT and Mr. Abdullah Al Hasan Chowdhury, Additional Secretary, GoB attended the seminar as Special Guests. Director General of CIRDAP Mr. Tevita G. Boseiwaqa Taginavulau chaired the meeting. Mr. M. Monirul Islam Kanok, Librarian, PM Office and Dr. Md. Nazim Uddin, Senior Manager and Head, icddr,b Library will present papers on the theme. Prof. Dr. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq, Chairman, Dept. of ISLM, DU. Dr. M. Moniruzzaman, National Information Offcier, UNIC & Mr. Golam Mustafa, CEO, Hakkani Publication, Dhaka will attend as discussants. Members of BALID including the Chairman Dr. Mirza Mohd Rezaul Islam will also attend the meeting. It is expected that this seminar will help in capacity building of librarians, information scientists, documentalists and others so that libraries can contribute to knowledge drive social development in Bangladesh. The programme started with welcome speech by Dr. Mirza Mohd Rezaul Islam, Chairman, BALID followed by remarks by Dr. Usharani Boruah (Librarian, CIRDAP) who made a presentation on CIRDAP Highlighting the importance of E-library. Dr. Md. Nazim Uddin (Senior Manager and Head, icddr,b Library) presented a keynote presentation on History and chronological development of library from manual to Digital/e-library format. Mr. M. Monirul Islam Kanok (Librarian, PM Office) gave an excellent presentation on “why library is important though we have internet” with some real examples. After keynote presentation there was a question & answer session. Afterword, as discussants Prof. Dr. Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq (Chairman, Dept. of ISLM, DU) delivered speech on the importance of E-library and spreading out E-library system everywhere. Mr. Abdullah Al Hasan Chowdhury (Add. Secretary, Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Division, Ministry of Educaiton, Bangladesh) & Mr. Muhammad Hossam Haider Chowdhury (Librarian, Independent University Library, Bangladesh) also discussed on the issue. Then, as Chief guests Dr. Omar Jah, Vice-Chancellor, IUT gave speech. He said about authenticity of information and danger of corrupted knowledge with some examples. Finally, the chair of the meeting Mr. Tevita G. Boseiwaqa Taginavulau, DG, CIRDAP delivered his speech where he explored how library and Internet interacts, complement each other. He stressed the importance of library in the age of internet. The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Mr. Md. Humayun Kabir the Deputy Librarian, Independent University Library.

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Int. Training on Decentralized Governance and Delivery of Services- Way to God Governance

CIRDAP in collaboration with the National Institute for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR is organising an International Training Programme on Decentralized Governance and Delivery of Services- Way to God Governance on 19-28 March 2019 in Hyderabad, India. Nominations are expected from CIRDAP member countries. The participants will be mid and senior-level government officials dealing with the theme of the programme. Official nominations should be come through CIRDAP contact ministry with the prescribed nomination form and sent to training@cirdap.org by 18February 2019. Before starting the application process, kindly read the “Application Procedure” very carefully. Training Code: TF-193-NIRD-2019 Training Title: CIRDAP-NIRD&PR Collaborative International Training Programme on Decentralized Governance and Delivery of Services- Way to God Governance Timing and Duration: 19-28 March 2019 (10 days, excluding arrival and departure) Venue: NIRD&PR, India Download following documents: Application Procedure Nomination Form Training Brief Participant’s Medical form

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Author name: Tarek Hasan

Int. Training on Decentralized Governance and Delivery of Services’

Int. Training on Geospatial Information Management (GIM) in Rural Development Held

GIS Training for young professionals

Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM) in India

Basic Course on GIS and its Applications

Planning Workshop for CIRDAP National Coordinators Held

National Seminar on Library in the age of Internet held

Int. Training on Decentralized Governance and Delivery of Services- Way to God Governance

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