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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Basic training on Computer and network management

Background This Program designed by CIRDAP for a first course of Young Professional (YP) program. Our goal is to intend the book a strong grounding in the design, construction, and analysis of computer system through ‘problem solving’ skills associated with the study of effectively manage of computer and network systems.The material here is grounded in the concept to attend Young Professional (YP) program arranged by Center on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) should be part of the study of backbone course of Computer System. It permits beginning to develop basic IT support and IT infrastructure management skill. Objectives: The objective of the course is to develop an understanding and competence in ICT technology and Network Infrastructure. Analyze computer hardware and software problem, and networks problems encountered in professional domain and develop, apply the appropriate methods for studying and/or solving the problems Learn different technologies for routing and switching. Different Technology to setup and prepare a workstation effectively and efficiently. Apply analytical knowledge and practical experience on network and computer troubleshooting. 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 computer and network management. 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 programme is for you. Course Content: Basic Concept about Computer. Computer Hardware Utilization OS Install & Image creation Backup & Restore from Image Hardware & PC Troubleshooting Basic Concept about Networking Routing & Switching Router Configuration Switch Configuration Design an Office Network Network Troubleshooting Key Features: CIRDAP helped 100+ students and working professionals from diversified fields to enhance their skills and to accelerate their career since 2015. CIRDAP believes in innovation and including latest technologies in its courses. CIRDAP has designed the courses with 80% practical based learning. This course gives a very strong concept about Industry level IT Support work. CIRDAP provides training by industry professionals with live projects training on international projects in inputs. Programme Details: Number of Classes: Total 10 Classes, 10 Days Class Schedule: Sunday to Thursday (10.00 am to 01.00 pm) No. of Seats: 10 Course Fees: 4000 BDT (5000 with 20% Discount) Last Date of Application Submission: 22 March 2020 Course starts: 01April 2020 Eligibility Criteria:  (a) This course is open to: (i) Students currently studying at university in any subject (ii) Recent graduates from any discipline with keen computer knowledge. (iii) Young professionals who want to build up their career in IT. (b) Basic computer knowledge Training Registration Process: Fill in the online registration form by clicking the link given in the website; 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. 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 and exam. Only participants who will pass the course with minimum of 45% 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 +8801842601706, +8801741589228, or email at badhan@cirdap.org

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CIRDAP with the collaboration of the Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations (FAO) organized a validation workshop

On March 3, 2020, CIRDAP with the collaboration of the Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations (FAO) organized a validation workshop for the report of “Transforming the Agri-food sector for a Modern, Sustainable Advanced Economy: Looking Beyond 2030 Towards Achieving Bangladesh’s Vision 2041” at CIRDAP International Conference Centre, CICC Dhaka. CIRDAP’s National Consultant Dr. Mustafa Kamal Mujeri presented the report and Additional Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture Dr Md Abdur Rouf embraced the occasion as the chief guest. After the presentation of the report, participants from different government agencies and other INGOs discussed the report and gave their valuable suggestion. Welcome remarks and objective of the workshop were presented by Mr George C. Babu, Program Office (Research) at CIRDAP and Dr Nur Ahamed Khondoker, Assistant Representative (Programme), FOOD and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

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CIRDAP celebrated International Women’s Day at CICC

CIRDAP celebrated International Women’s Day at CICC. On this auspicious day, Director General of CIRDAP Mr. Tevita G. Boseiwaqa Taginavulau wished all the staffs’ especially female staffs for their effort and contribution towards CIRDAP. On this day, three much esteemed guest from three different organization have joined with us to celebrate the power and contributions of women towards our society. Prof. Dr. Helal Uddin, Director-Research, CIRDAP also make some valuable suggestions. This year’s theme is “#EachforEqual”. An equal world is an enabled world. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions – all day, every day. We can actively choose to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate women’s achievements. Collectively, each one of us can help create a gender equal world.

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Intermediate Certificate Course on GIS and its Applications

Background 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 a weekend batch of Intermediate Certificate Course on GIS and its Applications to be organized 03 April-02 May, 2020, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The course is designed for students and professionals who want to make the best use of the latest spatial technologies in their professional fields. GIS, the powerful technology is emerging as an important tool for the advancement of business, natural resource management, disaster management, development planning, agriculture, urban planning, rural development, civil engineering and other fields. This course aims to provide in-depth understanding of Geographical Information Management, Remote sensing, satellite image Interpretation, Digital Image processing and Data Analysis technology and their applications in various fields viz., Water resource management, urban planning, Disaster management, Environmental assessment, agriculture and soils, forestry & ecology, geosciences, urban and regional studies, large-scale mapping, disaster management studies, etc. In the recent past in Bangladesh, GIS has emerged as an effective tool in designing rural development programmes, with focus on sustainable poverty reduction and environmental conservation. The recent trend is to move towards convergence of Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System and Global Positioning System for better managing the natural resources and the environment for achieving economic and social goals. With rapid advances, these technologies are now widely accessible at affordable costs. The GIS, has already created an enormous impact on virtually every field of activity that requires management and analysis of spatially distributed data. 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 final 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 programme is for you. Course Content: (i) Introduction to GIS, Remote Sensing, and Cartography(ii) Coordinate System and Projections(iii) GIS Data Structures, Data Sources and Database Management System(iv) Overview of Open Source Software and Licensed Software(v) Generation of Geo-database, Digitization and Editing Spatial and Non Spatial data(vi) Map Projection and Techniques(vii) Vector Data Analysis(viii) Raster Data Analysis(ix) Global Positioning System (GPS): Principles, Concepts and Applications(x) Hands on GPS Data Acquisition, downloading interfacing and overlaying on Google maps.(xi) Total Station: Principles, applications and demonstration(xii) Satellite Programme and Data Availability (xiii) Digital Image Processing and techniques for Satellite data processing (xiv) Hands on Digital Image Processing(xv) Geo-informatics applications and Best Practices in Agriculture, Disaster Management, and Rural Development on Asia Pacific Region(xvi) Carry out a mini project and presentation Key Features: CIRDAP helped 70+ students and working professionals from diversified fields to enhance their skills and to accelerate their career since 2017. CIRDAP believes in innovation and including latest technologies in its courses. CIRDAP has designed the courses with 80% practical based learning. CIRDAP provides training by industry professionals with live projects training on international projects in inputs. Programme Details: 1. Number of Classes: Total 20 Classes, 10 Days2. Class Schedule: Friday and Saturday (10.00 am to 04.00 pm)3. No. of Seats: 104. Course Fees: 20000 BDT (25000 with 20% Discount) 5. Last Date of Application Submission: 20 March 20206. Course starts: 03 April 20207. Eligibility Criteria: (a) This course is open to:(i) Students currently studying at university in any subject(ii) Recent graduates from any discipline(iii) Young professionals working in different sectors.(b) Basic computer knowledge (c) Good command in English. Training Registration Process: Fill in the online registration form by clicking the link given in the website; 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 bKash 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 45% 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 1903 277837, or email at shanawaz@cirdap.org.

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CIRDAP – NIRDPR Collaborative International Training Programme on Natural Resources Management for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods

Strategy for sustainable rural development is to be adopted to improve the productivity of the natural resources and develop the capabilities of the rural communities to make optimum use of these natural resources for their livelihood. In this context, CIRDAP in collaboration with NIRDPR of India is organizing the international training program on Natural Resources Management for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in NIRDPR, India from the 22nd to 31st January 2020. The training program is designed to discuss in depth the various strategies and approaches adopted for NRM for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods, for the rural poor with a focus on rural development and poverty alleviation for the participants of the CIRDAP member countries. Program Details Duration                                  22-31 January 2020 (10 days, excluding arrival and departure) Venue                                      Hyderabad, India Participants                            24 Application Deadline           15 December 2019 Applicants Eligibility Criteria and Other Details are given in Training Brief (Click here to Download PDF). Kindly read the brief carefully before applying. Role of other Organization of the CMC: Nominations have to be sent to respective country’s CIRDAP Link Ministry with copies to training@cirdap.org by the 10th December 2019. Role of CIRDAP Link Ministry: Nominations must be submitted to training@cirdap.org in the prescribed nomination form (Click to Download Doc File), with consideration of other organizations, by the 15th December 2019. You are requested to select and send nominations according to criteria. Role of Participants: After being nominated from the organization, Participants have to upload the following documents in CIRDAP Application Link. Official Nomination Letter – PDF Filled in CIRDAP’s Prescribed Nomination Form – PDF Valid Passport Copy – PDF Organizational “No Objection Letter” for attending the training – PDF (applicable for the non-governmental organization) Application Link Click To Apply Instructions Applications received after the deadline and self-nominations will not be accepted; Failure to submit the incomplete information and required documents will not be considered; Upon successful submission of application, selected candidates will be notified of their status prior to two weeks of the program; Please note that the nomination of a candidate does not necessarily guarantee that s/he will be selected. Selection is the discretion of the CIRDAP Secretariat;

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Geo-informatics & Modern Survey Techniques for Planning Management

CIRDAP in collaboration with NIRD&PR is organizing an international Training Programme on “Geo-informatics & Modern Survey Techniques for Planning Management” to be held on 20-29 November 2019 in Hyderabad, India. Geo- Informatics and Modern Survey Techniques applications for rural resource development and capacity building have been found to play a potential role in promoting natural resource productivity for sustainable development for good governance and service delivery to the poor. In the recent past in Asian-pacific countries, Geo- Informatics and Modern Survey Techniques has emerged as an effective tool in designing rural development programmes, with focus on sustainable poverty reduction and environmental conservation. Through this training, CIRDAP is aiming to enhance capacity of rural development practitioners of CIRDAP Member Countries (CMCs) to assist Asia-Pacific countries in moving towards convergence of Remote Sensing, Geographic Information System, Global Positioning System and Modern Survey techniques for better managing the natural resources and the environment for achieving economic and social goals. Applicants Eligibility Criteria and Other Details are given in Training Brief. Kindly read the brief carefully before applying Programme DetailsDuration: 20 – 29 November 2019 (10 days excluding arrival and departure)Venue: Hyderabad, IndiaParticipants: 24Country Coverage: CIRDAP Member Countries (CMCs)Application Deadline: 05 October 2019 Role of the CIRCAP Link Ministry: Nominations must be submitted to training@cirdap.org in the prescribe nomination form along with official letter by 5th October 2019. You are requested to compile all nominations from relevant organizations and select according to criteria. Role of other Organization of the CMC: Nominations have to send to CIRDAP Focal Point by 1st October 2019 keeping training@cirdap.org in CC Role of Participants: After being nominated from the organization, Participants have to upload the following documents in CIRDAP Application Link.  Official Nomination Letter – PDF  Filled in CIRDAP’s Prescribed Nomination Form – PDF  Valid Passport Copy – PDF Instructions

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Int. Training on Management of Rural Employment & Poverty Eradication

According to International Labour Organization (ILO) about 172 million people worldwide were unemployed, which corresponds to an unemployment rate of 5.0 per cent (2018). Apart from the unemployed, a further 140 million people were in the “potential labour force” as well. Management of these huge labour force for employment in rural areas became a challenge. Significant training gaps are noted among the professionals, who are involving in employment project management in CIRDAP Member Countries. In this context, CIRDAP in collaboration with NIRDPR of India, APERDRI and OEF of Iran is organizing an international training programme on “Management of Rural Employment Projects and Poverty Alleviation” to share innovative, smart and best approaches to manage rural employment projects in CIRDAP Member Countries in Tehran, Iran. Programme Details Duration: 19 – 28 November 2019 (10 days, excluding arrival and departure)Venue: Tehran, IranParticipants: 30Country Coverage: CIRDAP Member Countries (CMCs)Application Deadline: 05 October 2019 Applicants Eligibility Criteria and Other Details are given in Training Brief Kindly read the brief carefully before applying Role of the CIRCAP Link Ministry: Nominations must be submitted to training@cirdap.org in the prescribe nomination form along with official letter by 5th October 2019. You are requested to compile all nominations from relevant organizations and select according to criteria. Role of other Organization of the CMC: Nominations have to send to CIRDAP Focal Point by 1st October 2019 keeping training@cirdap.org in CC Role of Participants: After being nominated from the organization, Participants have to upload the following documents in CIRDAP Application Link. Instructions

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Int. Training on Participatory Rural Development

Development can be sustainable when people actively participate in its planning and development process. It has been recorded that a good number of developing countries are using the participatory development tools and techniques for planning and management of Rural Development projects that build the sense of responsibility and social acceptance of the projects. In this context, CIRDAP in collaboration with NIRDPR is organizing an international training programme on “Participatory Rural Development” to share smart and best approaches of participatory planning for the rural development projects in CIRDAP Member Countries. Programme Details Duration: 14 – 23 October 2019 (10 days excluding arrival and departure day) Venue: Hyderabad, India Participants: 24 Country Coverage: CIRDAP Member Countries (CMCs) Application Deadline: 15 September 2019 Applicants Eligibility Criteria and Other Details are given in Training Brief . Kindly read the brief carefully before applying Role of the CIRDAP Link Ministry: Nominations must be submitted to training@cirdap.org in the prescribe nomination form along with official letter by 15th September 2019. You are requested to compile all nominations from relevant organizations and select according to criteria. Role of other Organization of the CMC: Nominations have to send to CIRDAP Focal Point by 10th September 2019 keeping training@cirdap.org in CC Role of Participants: After being nominated from the organization, Participants have to upload the following documents through online application form linked bellow: Instructions

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Int. Policy Dialogue on Inclusive Innovations for Development Impacts

CIRDAP in collaboration with Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) of Government of the Philippines (GOP) are organizing the International Policy Dialogue on Inclusive Innovations for Development Impacts with the theme “Defining Opportunities and Pathways for   Regional Collaborative Partnership on Integrated Rural Development”, on 24-26 September 2019 at Manila, Philippines. The CIRDAP Secretariat and DAR are going to organize the forum in Manila to provide a groundbreaking initiative for experience sharing among the CMCs, where the issue will be addressed that what role the government, private sector, research and academe community, and the primary stakeholders/beneficiaries can play in adopting and scaling up innovations that can contribute towards promotion of sustainable IRD.   Through this productive discussion, the CIRDAP Secretariat and DAR hopes that strategic partnership between and among the CMCs can likewise be explored and pursued as a regional collaboration to pursue initiatives that promotes inclusive innovation in ARRD.    The Policy expected to create a robust regional convergence and knowledge network that will facilitate experience sharing and pursue collaborative undertaking of strategic partnership between and among CMCs on innovative and sustainable rural development policies and program initiatives.  Specifically, the forum will enable the participants to:  Gain appreciation and shared understanding of the various programs, projects and initiatives in CMCs that have introduced and adopted inclusive innovations that have impacted on agrarian, agriculture and rural development;  Identify and discuss opportunities and challenges on inclusive innovations to further support sustainable development and achieve development impacts in the Agrarian, Agriculture and Natural Resources (AARN) sector in Asia and the Pacific region;  Define shared vision, pathways, priorities and development themes which may serve as focus or reference for potential regional and across country strategic partnership; and Express support in pursuing regional collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding among CMCs The event will be capped with two relevant activities, namely: (1) the signing of Pledge or statement of commitment by all CMCs to express their interest and support in pursuing joint/collaborative programs; and (2) field visit to select ARBO projects in Nueva Ecija and/or Pampanga that showcase the support provided by the Philippine Government in partnership with the private sector and local government units in promoting innovation in farmers’ participation in agri-value chain.  There will be plenary sessions to identify and take stock of actions of the CMCs on what and how inclusive innovations have contributed in promoting, supporting and achieving sustainable development. Nominations are expected from senior officials (Secretary to Director Level) from relevant Ministries, Development partners and NGOs dealing with the theme. Official nominations should be come with an official letter along with the passport copy and contact details of the nominees and sent to CIRDAP Focal Point of the respective countries and CC to training@cirdap.org by 14 September 2019.

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