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 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 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.

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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

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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

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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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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

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