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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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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Call for CIRDAP IRD Expert

Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) is calling for Expression of Interest (EOI) from Rural Development Experts from CIRDAP Member Countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Iran, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam) for the position of CIRDAP IRD Expert. The guidelines and application process are as follows: Criteria Roles and Responsibilities Benefits The incumbent will be paid honorarium in recognition of a special service provided under his/her roles and responsibilities. Tenure The incumbent is appointed for a term of two years, and subject to extension for another term. Application Process Deadline for Application/Nomination: 31 August 2019.

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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.

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Int. Workshop on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and One Tambon One Product (OTOP)

The Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) is Thailand’s homegrown approach; introduce in 1974 by His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. This concept aligns with many sustainable development goals and targets like poverty eradication, food security, sustainable economic growth, sustainable industrialization, sustainable consumption and production, etc. Another Thai base entrepreneurship stimulus program, OTOP, aims to support the unique locally made and marketed products (e.g. handicrafts, cotton and silk garments, pottery, fashion accessories, household items, foods, etc.) of each Thai tambon (meaning sub-district) nationally and internationally for rural development, income generation and poverty alleviation. Both the programmes are successfully practicing in Thailand. Hence as a gesture of regional cooperation, this workshop is offering by CIRDAP in collaboration with the Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to develop capacity to implement these programmes in CMCs. Program Details Duration                                  5th – 8th August 2019 (4 days, excluding arrival and departure)Venue                                      ThailandParticipants                             14Application Deadline              16 July 2019 Eligibility Criteria   Current position: The participants should either in the mid or senior level management and working under rural entrepreneurship development, small and medium industries, rural development and poverty alleviation, and other relevant departments of national and local government agencies. Work experience: At least five (5) years of experience in the position described above. Education: University degree or equivalent qualification from recognized University/ Institution. Language: The workshop will conduct in English, and participants are frequently required to make oral and written presentations. They must be proficient in spoken and written English. Health: Participants to complete a number of individual and group activities, and strenuous fieldwork. It is therefore, recommended to the member countries, not to nominate candidates who are likely to suffer from physical and mental stress. Application Procedure   Ministry Role: Nominations must be submittedto training@cirdap.orgin the prescribenomination form (attached as Nomination Form) including the email address ofnominees by 16th July 2019. Ministry is requested to collectall nominations and select according to criteria.   Participant’s Role: Participants will fill-in the profile form, and upload required documents in CIRDAP website. Documents to be filled up and uploaded   After making ready all supporting documents mentioned bellow, Click Apply; Filled-in the form; Click Add File and upload the following supporting documents in PDF format: sl Type of Documents Rename as 1. Official Nomination from organizational head’s signature and seal Applicant’s first name_nomination (e.g. bbx_nomination) 2. Passport copy (passport must be valid for at least next 6 month from the training date) Applicant’s first name_passport (e.g. bbx_passport   After adding all documents, click Submit; A notification box will appear forEdit, if needed after submission; The closing date for application submission is 16 July 2019, after deadline, the submission portal will not be accessible. APPLY NOW Please note, the total file size of these supporting documents should not exceed 10 MB. Before apply for the workshop, please read the Program Brief carefully. Deadline for Submission All applicants should submit online application along with supporting documents to CIRDAP Application Portal within 16 June 2019. Instructions   Applications received after the deadline and self-nomination 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 programme;  Please note that nomination of a candidate does not necessarily guarantee that s/he will be selected. Selection is the discretion of the CIRDAP Secretariat; Relevant Documents Nomination-FormDownload Programme-DetailsDownload Program-BriefDownload

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Int. Training on ‘Enhancing Rural Tourism through Homestay’

Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) in collaboration with Institute for Rural Advancement (INFRA) of Malaysia, are organizing an International Training Programme on ‘Enhancing Rural Tourism through Homestay’ on 22-28 September 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Nominations are expected from the relevant Ministry, Government or Non-Government Institute, dealing with the tourism Industry. Official nominations should be come with the prescribed nomination form along with an official letter and sent to National Coordinator in their respective countries (Email of National Coordinator) and CC to training@cirdap.org by 22 July 2019. National Coordinators will send the nominations to CIRDAP. Click here for the list of National Coordinators. Kindly read the ‘ Programme Brief ‘ very carefully before sending nomination. Download the following Documents: Programme Brief Nomination Form Medical Form

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Int. Training on Social Audit in Rural Development Programmes

CIRDAP in collaboration with NIRD&PR has organised an International Training Programme on “Social Audit in Rural Development Programmes” on 19-28 March 2019 at NIRD&PR, Hyderabad, India. Social audit, as one of the tool of social accountability mechanism, is a process by which the people, the final beneficiaries of any scheme, programme, policy or law, are empowered to audit such schemes, programmes, policies and laws. Hence, training on rural development through social audit is expected to create working environment with mutual understanding among the parties, enhance accountability, giving ownership to the rural community, etc. The key objectives of the programme include: to discuss the need, concept and approaches of social accountability mechanisms in general and social audits in particular; to make the participant understand the provisions of different rural development programmes with reference to social accountability mechanisms; to enable the participants to understand and critically review the approach and practice of social audit ; to expose the participants to the best practices of social audit in rural development programmes in India; to have hands on experience by conducting one mock social audit in a village of India 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 social audit. The senior and mid level government officials from nine (09) CMCs were attended in this training programme. Total 20 participants were been chosen from the countries namely, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Fiji, Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam

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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

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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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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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