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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.
CIRDAP to work with PIDF for resilient Pacific
CIRDAP will strengthen its partnership with Pacific Island Development Forum (PIDF) to promote rural development through regional cooperation among the Asia-Pacific Countries. Director General of CIRADP Mr. Tevita G. Boseiwaqa Taginavulau, expressed CIRDAP’s commitment to work with regional organisations including PIDF in the mutual areas of interest during the First PIDF Conference held in Nadi, Fiji on 29 July, 2019. The conference with a theme of “Strengthening South-South Cooperation for a Resilient Pacific” has explored the ways of leveraging the opportunities provided by South-South cooperation to build horizontal and inclusive relationships that add complementary value to the development agenda in the Pacific. The Conference, which was organised by Pacific Islands Development Forum (PIDF), has been attended by leaders from the Pacific countries, Representatives of private sector, NGOs, multilateral agencies, international and regional organizations. DG CIRDAP also moderated a plenary Session on ‘South-South Cooperation for the blue and green economy – Implementation and Financing’. Discussants of the session discussed about the public and private engagement strategies that can be harnessed to derive maximum benefits from the blue/green economy, while supporting community resilience. CIRDAP is trying to reach out other Pacific countries to join CIRDAP in its effort for inclusive and sustainable rural development in the Asia-pacific region.
The 34 Meeting of CIRDAP Technical Committee held in India
The Thirty fourth meeting of the CIRDAP Technical Committee (TC-34) was held on 27-28th June, 2019 at the National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR) in Hyderabad, India. Delegates from all CIRDAP Member Countries (CMCs) except Pakistan attended the Meeting. Observers and Representatives of CIRDAPs key development partners were also present during the inaugural and technical session. The inaugural session was held on 26th June 2019 at 11:30 am with the distinguished presence of guests and delegates. The speech of Chief Guest H.E. Shri. Narendra Singh Tomar, Honourable Union Minister, Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India was delivered by Dr. W. R. Reddy, Director General of NIRD&PR. In his speech, the Minister conveyed, “We, the members of CIRDAP countries, with a combined population of 2,549 million, account for 34 per cent of global population. We, with our activities, will be impacting a combined rural population of 1,539 million in CIRDAP member countries”. The Director General of CIRDAP Mr. Tevita G. Botswana Taginavulau, thanked NIRDPR, Ministry of Rural Development and Government of India (GoI) for hosting the TC meeting mentioning that, “Government of India has shown us the way how a member country can be a good team player in promoting regional cooperation amongst CIRDAP Member Countries within its means – an expression of trust, sharing and caring, and compassion especially with regards to CMCs with smaller economy”. Dr. W.R. Reddy, Director General of NIRDPR welcomed the delegates and reassured India’s commitment to continue support towards CIRDAP. “NIRDPR is making a constant effort to innovate and reach out to a large number of functionaries. Innovative initiatives like operationalizing ‘A-VIEW’ will go a long way in reaching the large number of functionaries across the country” he added. Mr. Meleti Bainimarama the former Chairperson of the Technical Committee and Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Rural Development, Government of Fiji highlighted the importance of collaboration stating that “It can never be stressed enough to member countries how imperative it is that we work together collaboratively to achieve the objectives of the establishment of CIRDAP. As member countries, we must not lose sight of CIRDAP’s vision of sustainable integrated rural development in Asia Pacific Region.” Eng. Wassfi Hassan El-Sreihin, Secretary General of African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO), Mr. Ravi Shankar Aisola, former Indian Ambassador to Lao PDR, Ms. Leena Johri, Joint Secretary, Department of Rural Development, GoI, MS. Radhika Rastogi, Deputy Director General of NIRD&PR were also spoke on the occasion as guests. After the programme, the CIRDAP National Sub-Centre was ceremoniously inaugurated at the NIRD&PR campus in Hyderabad, India and tree saplings were planted marking the occasion.
Training on Library Software ‘D-Space’
CIRDAP in collaboration with BALID is going to organize a Training on “Institutional Repository Software D-Space and its Applications” on 26-27 July 2019 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The training is designed for students and professionals who want to make the best use of the D-Space Software in their professional (library & information center) fields. After the training, Trainees’ will know about Who should attend this training? The courses is uniquely designed by technical experts in collaboration with Bangladesh Association of Librarians, Information Scientists and Documentalists (BALID) to ensure the meaningful skill development which enables the Participants to gain insight on application of D-Space. If your interest goes beyond existing academic education and you want to know more about the D-Space Software and its application which can boost your career then this training is for you. Course Content 1st Day (26 July 2019): 2nd Day (27 July 2019): Training Registration Process Training Details Download the Training Brief for more details: Payment Procedure There are three types of secured payment options to pay training registration fees: Venue/Address: CICC Lab, CICC Building, Chameli House, 17 Topkhana Road GPO Box 2883, Dhaka-1000 Bangladesh. Other information APPLY NOW
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
Int. Training on Food Waste to Wealth: Post-Harvest to Market
The Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) in collaboration with the Nation Institute for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), SFIDA and APERDRI is organising an International Training Programme on Food Waste to Wealth: Post-Harvest to Market. 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 20 September 2018. Before starting the application process, kindly read the “Application Procedure” very carefully. Training Code: TF-182-NIRDPR-2018 Training Title: CIRDAP-NIRD&PR-SFIDA-APERDRI International Training Programme on Food Waste to Wealth: Post-Harvest to Market Timing and Duration: 04-13 October 2018 (10 days, excluding arrival and departure) Venue: Iran APPLY Download following documents: Aplication procedure Nomination Form Training Brief Participants Medical form
Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Fellowship Programme 2018-19
The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme was instituted in 1964 for developing Human Recourse for the Government of India. Later on, its activities have also been associated with several regional and multilateral organizations and cooperation groupings like ASEAN, BIMSTEC, AARDO, MGC, etc. In connection with this, from 2013 CIRDAP also being affiliated with Government of India in ITEC Programme. The Indian Government have sponsored twenty (20) slots of this fellowship under CIRDAP Secretariat. Each year CIRDAP ambit different courses under this programme and offer fellowship for the Government Officials of its member countries. As a gesture of regional cooperation to develop human resources for the fiscal year 2018-19 CIRDAP is offering the following courses for fellowship. Sl. Institute Course Name Start Date End Date 1. IIPA Climate Change and Governance 22-10-2018 02-11-2018 2. NIRD Good Governance for Management of Rural Development Programmes 22-10-2018 18-11-2018 3. CIFT Extension Management Techniques for up-scaling Technology Dissemination on Fisheries 09-11-2018 22-11-2018 4. RISDC Development Partnership: Learning South-South Cooperation (LSSC) 12-11-2018 23-11-2018 5. NIRD Community Driven Rural Development 19-11-2018 16-12-2018 6. NISE International Training Programme on Solar Technologies and Applications 26-11-2018 14-12-2018 7. GSITI Geographic Information System for Geoscientists 10-01-2019 06-02-2019 8. NIRD Participatory Planning for Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development 18-02-2019 17-03-2019 9. NIRD Sustainable Agriculture Strategies for Rural Development 21-01-2019 17-02-2019 10. NIRD Training Methodology for Development Professionals 21-01-2019 17-02-2019 For applying in any of these courses under CIRDAP Secretariat please click here (https://www.itecgoi.in/stream_list.php) Before starting the application process, kindly read the “Application Procedure” very carefully. CLICK HERE Relevant Documents: (i) Application Procedure (ii) Nomination Form