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Join the next webinar of the CIRDAP webinar series (2024) The upcoming webinar titled “Malaysia Rural Development Policy in the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” on 9 May, 2024 (Thursday) at 10 am Bangladesh time (12 pm Malaysian time). The speaker is Ms. Nazlinda binti Zamani, Principal Assistant Secretary, Strategic Planning Division, Ministry of Rural and Regional Development, Malaysia. Abstract The Rural Development Policy 2030(RDP 2030) has summarised the “Prosperous, Inclusive, and Sustainable Rural Living” vision as the main agenda of the rural development approach in Malaysia by 2030. The “Prosperous Rural Living” vision reflects the Government of Malaysia’s aspiration to ensure rural communities have access to infrastructure and social amenities comparable to urban communities. Furthermore, the Government of Malaysia envisage there will be additional jobs and business opportunities in the rural areas that can increase the income and well-being of the rural communities.  RDP 2030 was launched in 2019 and consists of 10 thrusts, 33 policy statements and 88 strategies. Each thrust is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 to ensure that the target of SDG will be achieved through the implementation of RDP 2030.  The Webinar will give an overview of the Malaysia Rural Development Policy 2030 as well as rural development programmes implemented by Malaysia to achieve the target set in RDP 2030 and SDG 2030.   Kindly register the link to attend the webinar: https://forms.gle/aafw585iiyVbimCHA

Yesterday (22nd April), CIRDAP organized a webinar titled “The Role of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) in the Integrated Sustainable Agricultural, Rural and Food Tourism Development”. The presentation was made by Associate Professor Dr. Ali KianiRad, Director General (Head), Agricultural Planning, Economic and Rural Development Research Institute (APERDI), Ministry of Agriculture Jahad (MAJ), Islamic Republic of Iran. The honorable speaker talked about unique agricultural systems which contributes to the integrated rural development. Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) agricultural biodiversity, indigenous technology and practices, cultural identity and heritages, resilient ecosystems and traditional agricultural experiences.  To know more about, please see link of the presentation, below:Click Here  More snapshots of the webinar event:

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It was with great sadness to learn that Dr. Cecep Effendi, the former director general of CIRDAP (2012- 2016) passed away peacefully on 12 April, 2024 at 17:50 hrs. Indonesian Western time in Pasar Rebo Hospital, East Jakarta, Indonesia.إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَDr. Effendi is left behind his wife Mrs. Sri Rahayu, and a son Mr Ilham Akbar. The funeral will be held approximately today (13 April) at 10:00 hrs. Indonesian Western Time in Jakarta.On behalf of H.E. the Chairman of the Governing Council of CIRDAP, and the CIRDAP Secretariat, we would like to express our sincere condolences to his family. Dr. Effendi’s exemplary leadership was recognized internationally with the Aziz Ul Haq Rural Development Medal bestowed upon him by CIRDAP in 2022. We offer our sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. His legacy of dedication to integrated rural development will forever remain an inspiration with us all. We, the staff of the CIRDAP Secretariat would like to pay tribute to him for his leadership and invaluable contributions to CIRDAP which have paved the way for today’s CIRDAP and to rural development for improving the livelihoods and economic development of rural communities. May he rest in peace. With our deepest condolences.CIRDAP Secretariat13 April, 2024

Join our upcoming episode of the webinar series in 2024. The topic of the webinar is  “The Role of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIHAS) in the Integrated Sustainable Agricultural, Rural and Food Tourism Development”. CIRDAP is organizing the webinar series on various thematic topics which is related to integrated rural development. Also, the series deals with the various aspects of rural development such as poverty reduction, disaster, climate change, gender, nutrition, youth development, agriculture, aquaculture, health and so one.  CIRDAP always focuses on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and “Leave no one behind” of SDG became the main aspect. To contribute in Sustainable development, CIRDAP has taken this initiative of webinar series platform. Through this platform, anyone can heard from the experts of Asia-pacific region and thus knowledge can be generated and spread.  So, here is the opportunity to learn about the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIHAS) in the expert from Islamic Republic of Iran from.    Come and join us to this webinar event by simple registration: https://forms.gle/N9g96kNDmfXC9Y8cA

CIRDAP organized an important and useful webinar titled “Empirical and Qualitative Study of Nutrition Security in India” on 4th April, 2024. Dr. Ruchira Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor & Head in-Charge, National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRD-PR), Delhi Branch, India presented briefly on this research.  The presentation is a synthesis of quantitative and qualitative evidence on the four pillars of nutrition/food security in India (availability, access, utilization and stability). While there are growing concerns around food and nutrition insecurity, there are also cconcerns on shifting focus from barriers to food access and equity (demand side barriers) to technical solutions such as creating nutrition sensitive agro-ecological systems or changing production pattern (supply-side barriers).  To understanding the changes in India’s food security conditions is required this presentation Discussed the production, consumption and social protection using existing qualitative and quantitative evidences. Showed the evidence of changing Source and Composition of Indian Household Level consumption: Using the NSSO data from 1993-2011 this presentation will show that there has been a structural shift in India’s food access conditions and the shift is visible for both composition of diet as well as source of food Explored the intersection of this structural shift with other social/demographic indicators To know more about the presentation, please see the link below:Click Here

Join our upcoming episode of the webinar series in 2024. The topic of the webinar is “Empirical and Qualitative Study of Nutrition Security in India”. CIRDAP is organizing the webinar series on various thematic topics which is related to integrated rural development. Also, the series deals with the various aspects of rural development such as poverty reduction, disaster, climate change, gender, nutrition, youth development, agriculture, aquaculture, health and so one.  CIRDAP always focuses on the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), and “Leave no one behind” of SDG became the main aspect. To contribute in Sustainable development, CIRDAP has taken this initiative of webinar series platform. Through this platform, anyone can heard from the experts of Asia-pacific region and thus knowledge can be generated and spread.  So, here is the opportunity to learn about the Nutrition security in India from the expert of NIRD-PR.   Come and join us to this webinar event by simple registration: https://forms.gle/q9sGD1vhLK7WKrsBA

  Upcoming ADB and Partner Events Empowering Women in STEM Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. GMT+8 | Virtual Gender disparity persists in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. A 2023 report from the World Economic Forum says women are consistently underrepresented in STEM jobs. They make up only 29.9% of all STEM workers, when they account for almost half or 49.3% of total employment across non-STEM occupations. Women account for 29.4% of entry-level workers, but their share of high-level jobs falls to 17.8% for vice-president and 12.4% for C-suite levels. This webinar will examine the barriers to women’s increased participation in STEM and discuss solutions and the roles of government and business in ensuring equitable and inclusive STEM career pathways for women in Asia and the Pacific. REGISTER Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024 8–12 April 2024 | Hybrid | Manila The Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024 will discuss actions to ease a worsening food crisis in the region, and to improve long-term food security by strengthening food systems against the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss. REGISTER Asia–Pacific Digital Transformation Webinar Program> Ongoing | Virtual Many nongovernment organizations (NGOs) struggle to effectively leverage digital technology as they lack the funding and resources needed to invest in the technology infrastructure required for a meaningful digital transformation. This webinar program aims to upskill NGOs in trending technologies like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital marketing, data capture and analysis, and cloud collaboration. REGISTER Cities for All: An Introduction to Inclusive Cities Self-paced | Available until June 2024 | Virtual People are at the heart of smart, livable cities. However, many cities are not properly planned and built to serve their diverse populations, with women and girls, people with disabilities, older persons, and children left vulnerable and marginalized. This free online course is designed for city government personnel, city planners, policymakers, and members of civil society organizations in Asia and the Pacific. REGISTER

REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN for the 5th IOI THAILAND TRAINING PROGRAMME Phuket Thailand, 1st –  27 July 2024 DEADLINE for Applications 20 April 2024 Overview: This one-month training programme provides an insight into global governance with a focus on regional Ocean governance frameworks, more particularly the Southeast Asian seas and the Indian Ocean. It will examine the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and related instruments addressing fisheries, marine pollution, conservation and biodiversity, climate change, maritime transport and shipping, marine scientific research, and activities in the Area, among other topics. The training will be delivered in-person at the Phuket Marine Biological Center, Phuket, Thailand, in English. Participants who successfully complete the training programme requirements will be awarded a certificate.  Audience and Objectives: The objective of this training programme is to enhance the capacity of government officials, staff of partner organisations, and other stakeholders on governance by providing a holistic, cross-disciplinary introduction to UNCLOS and the relevant regional instruments, aiming at facilitating the development and implementation of national legal frameworks on governance with a view to achieving the sustainable development of blue economies, including by mobilising public and private financial resources for sustainable development. This training programme is tailored for participants from Southeast Asia and Indian Ocean regions and consists of: (i) a daily lecture schedule and related field visits, and topic discussions; (ii) region specific reading materials; (iii) individual participant assignments; and (iv) weekly feedback and discussion sessions. It will be conducted in English. A participant who has successfully completed the training will:  Understand the global governance system, including its application at regional, national and local scales in relation to biodiversity protection and related sustainable development opportunities, as well as capacity needs; Recognise the importance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and related Treaties and instruments; Understand obligations and responsibilities of countries, how they concern the activities of governments, businesses, and community members, and how they can be implemented at the national and local levels to support biodiversity protection and the blue economy development; Be able to articulate global, regional and national instruments, organisational support, and practices relating to, for example, fisheries, marine pollution, marine biodiversity, and climate change; Be able to independently examine and assess cross-cutting issues in governance and participate in debates regarding emerging and contemporary issues in the field. Who may apply? The training is designed for coastal managers and practitioners. To be eligible, participants must meet all the following criteria: Be government officials, staff members of partner or collaborating organisations, or relevant stakeholders working directly on issues concerning governance, policy, fisheries, marine pollution, conservation and biodiversity, maritime transport and shipping, marine scientific research, activities in the Area, or related thematic areas; Be a national of, or have a direct working relationship with, a State in Southeast Asia or Indian Ocean; Demonstrate an interest in contributing to the implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and other relevant instruments related to the Ocean; Have fluency or working proficiency in English. Applicants with a nominating letter from their employer will be given preferential consideration. Nomination letter can be found below.  A number of scholarships covering training and accommodation on a half board basis are available for eligible participants. While some travel support is available, applicants who are able to provide their own travel costs will be given preferential consideration.  Technical requirements: Participants are required to secure a working laptop or desktop computer. Basic computer skills are required to attend the workshop. While most of the presentations will be made in person by expert faculty, some of them will be given online. For more information or to be notified for any future training or are interested in supporting these initiatives, please contact IOI Thailand on the following email address: ioithailand2022@gmail.com Nomination Letter.pdf DEADLINE for Applications 20 April 2024 IOI Thailand OG Programme.pdf Privacy Notice: To participate in this training program, the IOI will collect and process personal data pertaining to name, gender, nationality, contact details, job title, contact details, field of work, main issues at stake and the training expectations. Personal data and application materials of the admitted applicants will also be shared with workshop participants, facilitator and presenters. Selected participants will be required to send a 1 to 2 page CV and activity statement as part of their workshop assignment, which will be shared with other participants and the workshop facilitators and presenters. The pictures taken during the workshop might be used later by IOI for its reports, newsletters, blog posts, etc. IOI Thailand Training Programme General Information: Offered by the IOI in Phuket, Thailand. Annual four-week course (first annual held over three weeks in 2016) residential training programme. Coverage of regional ocean governance issues with specific emphasis on the Southeast Asian Seas and Indian Ocean. The training programme theme is based on an integrated ocean governance approach following the principles established in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It focuses on a holistic approach to ocean governance and the necessity to align practices to the evolving global environment in the light of advances in science and technology. The training programme focuses on an integrated, interdisciplinary, inter-regional, and cross-cultural approach. It applies legal, ethical, environmental and economic principles with the support of science and technology aimed at realistic ocean management and sustainable development. The training programme aims to establish bridges between science and engineering aimed at more adaptive management and policy making. It uses real-time observations with modelling/prediction methods to improve rapid assessments and sound decision-making. The full-time course consists of four (4) modules. Training includes field trips, and a number of simulation exercises and hands-on sessions. o MODULE 1: Global Ocean Governance Framework o MODULE 2: Managing Our Relations with the Ocean in the Southeast Asian Region o MODULE 3: Regional Sea Governance and Local Initiatives o MODULE 4: Marine Plastic Pollution and Initiatives in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean 2019 Training Programme The 4th Training Programme on Regional Ocean Governance for the Southeast Asian Seas and the Indian Ocean was again successfully delivered