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COMPENDIUM OFCOMPENDIUM OFCOMPENDIUM OFCOMPENDIUM OFCOMPENDIUM OFTECHNICAL WORK PROGRAMMETECHNICAL WORK PROGRAMMETECHNICAL WORK PROGRAMMETECHNICAL WORK PROGRAMMETECHNICAL WORK PROGRAMME
2006 - 20082006 - 20082006 - 20082006 - 20082006 - 2008
Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)New DelhiNew DelhiNew DelhiNew DelhiNew Delhi
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Published by : Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization2, State Guest Houses Complex, ChanakyapuriNew Delhi 110 021, India
Phones : 91-11-26877783/24100475/26115936Fax : 91-11-26115937/24672045E-mail : [email protected]: http://www.aardo.org
No.10-09-250
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1 Inaugural Session of the International Workshop on “Innovative Micro-credit Delivery Systems for Rural PovertyAlleviation” at Comilla, BARD, Bangladesh on 17 March 2008. Sitting at the dais (L-R) are Mr A T M Fazlul Karim,Secretary, Rural Development and Cooperatives Division, Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development andCooperatives, Government of Bangladesh; H E Dr Abdalla Yahia Adam, Secretary General, AARDO; and H E Ambs.Ahmed Fathi Aboulkheir, Adviser to the Hon’ble Minister, Ministry of Social Solidarity, Government of Arab Republic ofEgypt.
2 Some of the participants visiting the spinning centre at Marsah Matroh under the AARDO’s international pro-gramme on “Training and Study Visit on Desertification in Egypt”, during November 2008. The programme was held atDesert Research Centre (DRC), Cairo, Egypt.
3 A water reservoir constructed under the AARDO-assisted project on “Improvement of Irrigation Water UseEfficiency”, at Moujdel, Akkar in Lebanon, 2008.
4 A group photo of high level distinguished dignitaries at the dais during the Inter-Ministerial Summit of AARDOmember countries at New Delhi on 12 January 2007. The Summit was inaugurated by H E Dr A P J Abdul Kalam (middle),the then President of Republic of India.
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CONTENTS
Page
Foreword 9
1 Training Programmes 11
R O China 11
1.1 International Centre for Land Policy Studies and Training (ICLPST), Taoyuan 11
1.1.1 Land Tenure and Rural Development 11
Egypt 13
1.2 Egyptian International Centre for Agriculture (EICA), Cairo 13
1.2.1 Project Analysis 131.2.2 Poultry Production and Health 161.2.3 Vegetable Production 181.2.4 Agricultural Services 191.2.5 Cotton Production and Technology 221.2.6 Integrated Pest Management 241.2.7 Soil and Water Management 271.2.8 Fish Culture Development 291.2.9 Rural Development 321.2.10 Animal Production and Health 34
1.3 Desert Research Center (DRC), Cairo 37
1.3.1 Training and Study Visit on Desertification 37
India 42
1.4 National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (NIMSME), Hyderabad 42
1.4.1 Training Methods and Skills 421.4.2 Planning and Promotion of Agro-Industries 461.4.3 Empowerment of Women Through Enterprises 471.4.4 Promotion of Micro-Enterprises 491.4.5 Database Management Systems 511.4.6 Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and Implications for SMEs 531.4.7 Food Processing Enterprises for Women 541.4.8 Information Storage and Retrieval Systems 55
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1.4.9 SMEs Promotion in Developing Economies 561.4.10 Trainers’ Training in Entrepreneurship Development 581.4.11 SMEs Financing : Approaches and Strategies 601.4.12 SMEs Management Consultancy 611.4.13 Communication Skills in English and Promotion 62
of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises1.4.14 Environmental Management in Small and Medium Enterprises 631.4.15 Total Quality Management & ISO 9001: 2000/14001 651.4.16 Micro-Finance for Micro-Enterprises : SHGs Approach 671.4.17 Planning and Promotion of Agro and Food Enterprises 681.4.18 Tourism and Hospitality Management 69
1.5 National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad 70
1.5.1 Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development 701.5.2 Rural Micro-Enterprise Development 721.5.3 Management of Natural Resources for Sustainable Rural Development 741.5.4 Sustainable Livelihoods and Empowerment of Rural Women 751.5.5 Participatory Rural Development 761.5.6 Geo-Informatics (GIS, GPS, remote sensing) Applications in Rural Development 78
1.6 South India Textile Research Association (SITRA), Coimbatore 79
1.6.1 Textile Testing and Quality Control 791.6.2 Textile Mill Management 82
1.7 Central Fertilizer Quality Control & Training Institute (CFQCTI), Faridabad 83
1.7.1 Fertilizer Quality Control 83
R O Korea 86
1.8 Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Seoul 86
1.8.1 Sustainable Agriculture Development 86
Malaysia 94
1.9 Institute For Rural Advancement (INFRA), Kuala Lumpur 94
1.9.1 Localizing the Anti-Poverty Agenda : The Malaysian Experience 941.9.2 Enhancing Rural Governance through Total Rural 101
Management : The Malaysian Experience
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1.10 Department of Fisheries, Kuala Lumpur 104
1.10.1 Brackish Water Aquaculture Management 1041.10.2 Macro Brachium Rosenbergii Aquaculture Management 1041.10.3 Fisheries Resources Management 105
1.11 Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), Kuala Lumpur 106
1.11.1 Animal Feed Production and Quality Assurance 1061.11.2 Modern Farming System in Broiler Production 1071.11.3 Information and Communication Technology in Veterinary Services 1071.11.4 Management of Veterinary Services 1081.11.5 Animal Quarantine Management 109
1.12 Agricultural Extension Training Institute, Serdang 109
1.12.1 Advanced Technologies on Tropical Fruit Production 109and Post-Harvest Techniques
Philippines 113
1.13 International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Manila 113
1.13.1 Rice : Research to Production 1131.13.2 Upland Rice Variety Selection Techniques for African Countries 114
Nigeria 115
1.14 Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ilion 115
1.14.1 Participatory Management of Agricultural and Rural Extension Services Delivery 1151.14.2 Entrepreneurship Development for Employment Generation 1171.14.3 Agricultural Project Management 118
1.15 Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture, Lucknow, India 119
1.15.1 Field Training Programme on “Care of Mango Trees” 119
2 International/Regional Workshops/Seminars 120
2.1 Empowerment of Women through Rural Enterprises 1202.2 The 28th RECA Seminar on “Multifunctionality of Agriculture in the 129
Context of WTO Negotiations on International Agricultural Trade”2.3 The Role of Land Tenure in Rural Development 1352.4 Agriculture as a Business in Africa : A New Paradigm 142
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2.5 Retreat on “Rural Development : Afro-Asian Perspective” 1472.6 Inter-Ministerial Summit on Rural Development: Afro-Asian Perspective 1542.7 Effective Agricultural Insurance Schemes for Sustainable Family Farming 156
in Developing Countries2.8 The 29th RECA Seminar on “Empowerment of Rural Women in 162
Afro-Asian Region: Opportunities and Challenges”2.9 Women Entrepreneurship in Rural Africa : Trends and Perspectives 1702.10 Role & Importance of Extension Services in Quality Improvement of Agro-Products 1742.11 Promotion of Aquaculture in Family Farming 1772.12 Role of Information Technology in Rural Development 1842.13 Innovative Micro-Credit Delivery Systems for Rural Poverty Alleviation 1892.14 Best Practices in Rural Poverty Alleviation : Afro-Asian Experiences 1962.15 The 30th RECA Seminar on “Public-Private Community-Based Institutions 204
Partnership: An Approach towards Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development”2.16 The 7th Asia Pacific Agriculture Policy Forum 209
3 Participative Cooperation for Technical Assistance 211
3.1 Action Research Project 2113.2 Deputation of Expert(s) 212
3.2.1 From India To Mauritius on “Agro-Business Forum” 2123.2.2 From Sudan to Oman on “Management of Small Scale Animal 213
Production Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas in the Sultanate of Oman”3.2.3 From India to Zambia on “Youth Empowerment in Zambia” 2143.2.4 From India to Syrian Arab Republic on “Establishment of Agro Polis 214
City for Agricultural and Animal Production in Al-Ghab Region of Syria3.2.5 From Sudan to Yemen on “Assignment, Registration and Analysis 215
of Agricultural Chemicals and Improved Seeds in Yemen”
3.3 Study Visit 216
3.3.1 From Nigeria to India on “Planning, Implementation and 216Financing of Rural Development Programmes in India”
4 Development Pilot Projects 218
4.1 Bangladesh 218
• Productive Employment & Awareness Raising Programme for Rural Women 218
4.2 India 220
• Achieving Sustainable Livelihood through Improved Agricultural 220Practices for Better Yield and Post-harvesting Technologies
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4.3 Jordan 222
• Revolving Micro-Credit to Enhance Productivity of Rural Women 222and Integrating them in Sustainable Development
4.4 Lebanon 224
• Improvement of Irrigation Water Use Efficiency 224
4.5 Malawi 227
• Poultry Production for Rural Female Headed Households 227
4.6 Mauritius 230
• Integrated Farming System for Milk Production 230and Bio-gas Generation
• Food Processing Unit 232• Child Day Care Centre 234
4.7 Morocco 236
• Procurement of Cows for Milk Production 236
4.8 Nigeria 238
• Setting up of three Project Farms for Training and Information 238Dissemination on Grasscutter Rearing
4.9 Oman 240
• Capacity Building Programme for Women on Textile Colours 240and Design Development
4.10 Sudan 242
• Renewable Energy for Nomads in Greater Darfur 242• Artificial Insemination for Goats 244• Water Network of El-sireef Town 246
4.11 Syria 248
• Enabling Female Agricultural Guides to Work in the Integrated 248Rural Development
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4.12 Zambia 250
• Construction of a Basic School at Kalenge Village, 250Shangombo District, Western Province
5 Dissemination of Information 252
5.1 Publications 252
5.2 Website 253
5.3 Library 253
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AARDO has been regularly bringing out a compendium of its technical activities since 1999 with the mainpurpose to aggregating information on its technical activities in a single volume that could serve as a ready-reference for its member countries. The compendium contains information on AARDO’s core activities,namely, human resource development programmes, development pilot projects and dissemination ofinformation.
As you all know, organisation of Human Resource Development (HRD) programmes has been one of theimportant and regular activities ever since the establishment of AARDO. HRD mainly focuses on trainingcourses, workshop/seminar, deputation of expert, study visit, field training, etc. A remarkable trait of theHRD activities during the triennium (2006-2008) was the initiation of regional level activities in order toensure that the programmes fulfil the aspirations and needs of the member countries in a specific region.For the first time, regional level training courses were organized at ARMTI (Agricultural and RuralManagement Training Institute) in Nigeria for the benefit of AARDO-sponsored participants from Africanmember countries. These courses were highly successful and drew overwhelming response from themember countries in the Africa region. Besides, many new training courses were introduced to assist themember countries to meet emerging challenges in agriculture and rural development sector. Altogether, 56training courses were organized in seven AARDO member countries during the triennium.
Besides training programmes, organizing workshop/seminar is another important HRD activity which has beenconsistently receiving good response from our member countries. In fact, workshop/seminar provides a platformto bring together policy-makers, planners and other stake-holders from different sub-regions to share their experiencesand explore the possibilities to replicate successful programmes. With this objective in view, seven international andthree regional level workshops were organized in collaboration with nine AARDO member countries where theparticipants not only shared their experiences but also visited locally successful projects to get first hand information.In addition, three seminars were organized in Japan where the participants were exposed to the functioning ofJapanese agricultural cooperatives or JA which have been regarded as one of the most accomplished rural managementprogrammes.
Yet another HRD activity during 2006-08 was the organization of deputation of expert(s) services by AARDO forits member counties. AARDO arranges the services of suitable expert(s) from one member country to another witha view to imparting training and transfer technical know-how. In line with this objective, five experts were deputedto Mauritius, Oman, Syria, Yemen and Zambia to render their specialised services in the field of livestockdevelopment, youth empowerment, agro-business, etc.
A historic landmark of the triennium was the holding of the Inter-ministerial Summit on “Rural Development:Afro-Asian Perspective” by AARDO in collaboration with the esteemed Government of India on 12January 2007 at New Delhi. The Summit was attended , among others, by the Hon’ble ministers of nineAARDO member countries. The Summit was preceded by the “Retreat on Rural Development: Afro-Asian Perspective” held at Hyderabad on 8-11 January 2007 and attended by 29 participants from 17member countries. The recommendations of the Retreat, after due modifications, were adopted by theInter-ministerial summit, as ‘New Delhi Declaration’. This Declaration, even since, has been a guidingdocument for AARDO in formulating and implementing its technical work programmes.
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In addition to HRD programmes, providing financial assistance to member countries for undertaking developmentpilot projects is another crucial component of technical activities which helps AARDO to assess the impact of itstechnical activities at grassroots level. While formulating project proposal, member countries have been urged toaccord due consideration to the recommendations of different workshops/seminars. Keeping this into account,financial assistance was accordingly provided by AARDO for the 16 on-going or new projects for implementationin 12 member countries, namely, Bangladesh, India, Jordan, Lebanon, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman,Sudan, Syria and Zambia. It is worth mentioning here that these projects often serve as a model for the delegateswho happen to be attending AARDO meetings in those countries where these projects are under implementation.
Acquisition and dissemination of information on agriculture and rural development has always been one of thecrucial components in carrying out our technical activities. The Organization disseminates information about itsactivities by brining out its own publications and hosting the profile on the worldwide web. It also acquiresinformation by subscribing new books and periodicals published by other agencies. During the triennium, 47 newpublications were brought out which, among others, included newsletter, journal, annual report, workshop andseminar reports, etc., and 755 new books/reports were acquired by the Library. Moreover, the website of theOrganization was updated from time to time in order to keep the users posted with latest information. A host ofnew features were also inserted in the website to make it more user-friendly.
Before concluding, I take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to our esteemed member countries whohave, as ever, been generous to help us throughout the triennium to organise our technical programmes verysmoothly. In particular, my special thanks are due to the esteemed governments of Bangladesh, R O China, Egypt,India, Japan, Jordan, R O Korea, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman and Sudan for lending full support and cooperationduring the triennium. Without their kind cooperation and assistance, we would not have been able to perform somany activities so efficiently and effectively.
Finally, I hope that this compendium of technical work programme for the triennium 2006-2008 would providesufficient insight into our technical activities and I look forward to receiving your valuable suggestions/commentsto further improve its contents in future.
New Delhi Abdalla Yahia AdamIndia Secretary General
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R O CHINA
1.1 INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR LAND POLICY STUDIES AND TRAINING (ICLPST),
TAOYUAN
1.1.1 Subject : LAND TENURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Objectives
i) to provide the participants with understanding of the most recent lessons learned in achieving goals for
effective rural land administration where policy is dominated by rapid urban growth, world trade agreements and
competition over natural resources;
ii) to introduce the participants to the techniques of information management and institutional development
that integrates rural population into the overall national economic, political and social development;
iii) to give the participants a deeper knowledge of institutional and administrative means for effective
management of natural resource endowments and land/resource tenure systems as a functional framework for
meeting national development goals;
iv) to equip the participants with skills and perspectives in assessment and modeling; agricultural land
information appraisal, broad knowledge and applicability of land information systems (LIS) and geographic
information systems (GIS) in developing or transition country situations; and
v) to explore with participants models, policy development and policy implementation regarding:
• Land administration
• Rural governance, participation and local-level land administration
• Modern land tenure issues
• Land policy experience in Taiwan
Benefits
The five weeks training programme made a deep impact on the participants who realised that the agricultural
situation in their own countries needed improvement through agrarian reforms. They were highly impressed with
the legislation on Land Reforms and Rural Development Programmes in R O China. The role of agricultural
cooperatives and protection of agricultural land in R O China and other South East Asian countries provided
inspiring experiences. One of the significant features of agricultural development was the cooperative system and
TRAINING PROGRAMMES1.
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financing activities in the rural sector. These measures proved to be highly effective in solving the debt problems of
farmers. Republic of China has successfully introduced farm land consolidation for greater productivity and encouraged
cooperative enterprises.
Participation (18 February to 30 March 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Mr Kingsley Kofi District Development Amansite East District AssemblySenchery Planning Officer P O Box 78, Bekwai
AshantiTel. : 1222-572-20276Fax : 233-572-20205
2 R O Mr Chil-Koo Choi Researcher Rural Development AdministrationKorea 250, Sodun-Dong
Kwonsun-Ku,Suweon, Kyonggi-doTel. : 82-031-246-7969Fax : 82-031-299-2317
3 Philippines Ms Janet Baliao Municipal Planning and Lamut Municipal GovernmentSambrano Development Officer Hapid Road, Peblaction West
LamutTel. : 074-382-26-15Fax : 074-382-26-20
Participation (10 March to 19 April 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Oman Mr Saif Al-Alawi Manager Directorate of AgricultureSalim Department of Agriculture
Main BranchDhunkTel. : 00968-25676093Fax : 968-25676093E-mail : [email protected]
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Participation (20 September to 30 October 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Burkina Mr Pare Ismael Executive, Hydraulia and Ministry of AgricultureFaso Halieutic Resources, Zimare 03, P O Box 340
ZimareTel. : 226-50309488/
50308489 (O)226-50361290 (R)
E-mail : [email protected]
EGYPT
1.2 EGYPTIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURE (EICA), CAIRO
1.2.1 Subject : PROJECT ANALYSIS
Objectives
This training programme was designed mainly for candidates having some experience in project analysis. The
participants were provided with a comprehensive understanding of agricultural development projects, identification,
preparation and evaluation. The course comprised empirical analysis, appraisal techniques, financial and economic
analysis along with modern techniques to enable the trainees to carry out feasibility analysis of different agricultural
projects. The course was designed to develop skills and to identify techniques for agricultural project analysis. The
main objectives of the course were to:
i) comprehend the role of projects in the overall national planning;
ii) identify, understand and evaluate agricultural development projects in the developing countries;
iii) exchange information and experiences between Egypt and other participating countries in the field of
agriculture and rural development; and
iv) acquire basic knowledge of computer application in project analysis.
Benefits
The instructions were given through lectures by the experts. The field trips and visits to agro-business projects
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provided exposure to the participants. The impact of the programme, as evident from the post-delivery evaluation
conducted at the end was quite significant. It was intended to boost up conceptualization, awareness and knowledge
of the participants. The participants, being functionaries in the ministries and institutions concerned with project
implementation, realised that the knowledge provided to them by experts as well as derived from the visits to agro-
business projects was of tremendous value. The interaction among participants and discussion on the country
status papers provided further valuable information on economy and planning.
Participation (15 January to 30 March 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation Affiliation
No.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 India Mr Raj Pal Economic Ministry of Rural
Singh Officer Development
Government of India
Krishi Bhawan
New Delhi
2 Republic Dr Jaehyeok Researcher Gyeongnam Agricultural Research
of Korea Choi & Extension Services (GARES)
1085-1, Chojeon-Dong
Jinju 660-360
Tel. : 82-55-750-6274 (O)
82-55-759-1023 (R)
3 Libya Mr Ezzeddin Agricultural Engineer Agriculture and Agrarian
Hassan Abujrewel Development Authority
Tripoli
Tel. : 21821480770 (O)
218913220292 (R)
4 Pakistan Mr Fayyaz Aslam Assistant Director Akhtar Hameed Khan National
(Training) Centre for Rural Development
and Municipal Administration
Park Road, Chak Shahzad
Islamabad
Tel. : 92-51-9255189 (O)
92-51-9255438 (R)
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Participation (15 January to 30 March 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Md. Mizanur District Cooperative Department of CooperativesRahman Officer Dhaka
Tel : 880-2-9144081017200966098 (Mobile)
2 Morocco Mr Khalil Mohammed Ingenieur d’Etat au Cellule de Development RuralBureau de la et Partenariat,Ete Designe pour Paarticipeau cours cite en objectRabatTel. : 212-70184224 (O)
212 -37774786 (R)Fax : 212-37776551E-mail : [email protected]
3 Oman Mr Hamid Najoud Researcher Ministry of Agriculture andAl-Hinai Fisheries
Government of theSultanate of OmanMuscatTel. : 25363228
Participation (15 January to 30 March 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Md. Mizanur Deputy Director Bangladesh Academy for RuralRahman Development (BARD)
Kotbari, ComillaTel. : 88-081-76424-8 Extn-329
01718-3 71889 (M)Fax : 88-081-68406E-mail : [email protected]
2 Ghana Mr Ebenezer Abenche District Engineer Agona District AssemblyAnnoh-Kwafo P.O. Box 46, Agona – Swedru
Central RegionTel. : +2334120384 (O)
+23321513560 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
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3 Morocco Mr Hamid Imrani Chief, Division of Policy Direction of Programming& Agricultural Prices & Economic AffairsAnalysis Ministry of Agriculture
Av. Hassan II, Station DebaghRabatTel. : (212) 37698427 (O)
(212) 37813611 (R)Fax : (212) 37698408
4 Pakistan Mr Mumtaz Ahmed Section Officer Ministry of Local GovernmentShaikh and Rural Development
IslamabadTel. : 051-9203361 (O)Fax : 051-9202078
1.2.2 Subject : POULTRY PRODUCTION AND HEALTH
Objectives
Poultry production plays an important role in providing employment opportunities to the rural people as well as toimprove their nutritional standards. Landless poor are encouraged to take up poultry production to earn theirlivelihood. Similarly, farmers are also mobilised to involve in poultry production as off-farm activity to enhance theirincome. Keeping in view of the potential, poultry production has been accorded the status of industry in somecountries.
Considering the significance of poultry production, AARDO has been regularly sponsoring trainees from itsmember to participate in this training course. The broad objectives of the course were to:
i) promote exchange of information and experiences among the member countries;
ii) understand the basic principles of poultry production;
iii) grasp the knowledge and information about the establishment and management of poultryfarms; and
iv) develop capabilities and increase effectiveness in diagnosing and treating poultry diseases.
Benefits
The participants were exposed to the traditional as well as modern technologies used in poultry production andhealth in Egypt. Besides, they were also exposed to various technologies including application of computer inbreeding and rearing of animals. They immensely benefited by sharing experiences with each other and enhancedtheir knowledge in management of poultry farming, including concept of balanced feed, prevention of infectiousdiseases, cleaning and maintaining of cage and marketing.
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Participation (15 January to 30 March 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Republic Dr Jaegwan, Researcher National Livestock Researchof Korea Choi Institute (NLRI)
Rural Development AdministrationSan 9, Eoryong-RiRi, Seonghwan-EupCheonan 330-800Tel : 82-41-560-3361 (O)
82-31-241-2169 (R)
2 Morocco Mr Youssef Bouszza Veterinary Doctor Veterinary ServicesSettatTel. : 212 23 722 792 (O)
212 63200755 (R)
3 Sudan Mr Nizar Awad Animal Health & Ministry of AgricultureElkarim Mohamed Ali Epizootic Disease Khartoum
Control Tel : 249-83-381014 (O)249-83-201729 (R)
4 Syria Mr Saeed Ali Physical and Central Laboratory of FeedsSheikh Darwish Microbiology Analyst Ministry of Agriculture
and Agrarian ReformDamascusTel. : 963-116542740 (O)
963-115315663 (R)
Participation (15 January to 30 March 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 India Mr Kunga Hmar Deputy Director Directorate of Animal(Epidemiology) Husbandry and Veterinary
Khatla, Aizawl District, AizawlCity, Mizoram, Pin 796001Tel : 91-389-2334845 (O)
91-389-2340832 (R)Fax : 91-389-2333234E-mail : [email protected]
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1.2.3 Subject : VEGETABLE PRODUCTION
Objectives
The main objectives of the course were to:
i) enrich capability of the participants regarding technologies related to vegetable production in Afro-Asiancountries;
ii) share knowledge of the Egyptian experiences;
iii) identify problems arising from the production cycle and to understand the interaction between perceptionsand problems identification; and
iv) understand the importance of scientific research.
Benefits
The participant observed that the Arab Republic of Egypt had significantly modernized its agricultural practicesthrough optimal utilisation of resources, application of HYV, fertilizers and other improved tools and implements.The participants felt that their knowledge on scientific methods of vegetable production was considerably enhancedby the study of agricultural practices in Egypt. They had received varied information about techniques of productionof major vegetable crops. Visits to some of the farm centres and interaction with the farmers sharpened theirunderstanding of the subject. Post harvest method of preservation, transportation and marketing were foundhighly useful.
Participation (15 January to 30 March 2006)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Md. Abul Kalam Assistant Rural Bangladesh Rural DevelopmentDevelopment Officer Board, Palli Bhaban 5, Dhaka
2 Libya Mr Omar Jalal Eltaib Head of Plant Agricultural Public CommitteeProtection Section Zuara
Tel : 218-25-221419 (O)218-92-5522591 (R)
3 Nigeria Mr Raphael Adebayo Senior Agricultural Federal Department of AgricultureOfficer Federal Ministry of Agriculture and
Rural DevelopmentPMB 135, Area 11AbujaTel. : 234-9-3141269 (O)
234-08044110011 (R)
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4 Sudan Mr Idries Mohammed Agricultural Engineer Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryGibreel Omar Administration of Horticulture
Sector, KhartoumTel. : 871146 (O)
83-304254 (R)
Participation (15 February to 30 April 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Jordan Mr Saad Khaleo Head of Division Ministry of AgricultureKharouf Directorate of Jordan Valley
DeirallaTel : 962-5-3581070 (O)
962-0777796248 (R)Fax : 962-5-3581071E-mail : [email protected]
2 Mauritius Ms Rubina Seetohul Senior Technical Officer Horticulture DivisionMinistry of Agro-Industry andFisheriesReduitTel. : +234679151 (O)
+230 6704059
3 Oman Mr Saif Khalfan Vegetables Researcher Agricultural ResearchAl Qatiti Station, Sohar
Ghadafan Research StationAl-Batinah RegionSultanate of OmanTel : 0096826763373 (O)
00968-85671026 (R)Fax : 0096826763020E-mail : [email protected]
1.2.4 Subject : AGRICULTURAL SERVICES
Objectives
The course was designed to fit in a community-based agronomist with adequate experience. The contents weredesigned to match the prevailing conditions in the developing countries which are striving for better agriculturalservices. The major objectives of the course were to :
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i) study the Egyptian efforts exerted through economic reform policies in agriculture;
ii) enhance cooperative movement for better agricultural services;
iii) work efficiently as a two way bridge between farmers, their problems and solutions;
iv) collect proper agricultural statistics to estimate demand of agricultural services; and
v) expose the participants about the direct application of field services to the farmers.
Benefits
The participants observed that agriculture is playing a vital role in the economic development of developing countries.It employs the largest segment of the population. Though it constitutes about one-third of the national income, itspotential has yet to be fully exploited. The participants observed that there are several inputs required for theproduction of agricultural commodities such as irrigation, fertilizers, pesticides and agricultural implements. Broadlyspeaking, all these components constitute agricultural services which help farmers to grow food. The course wasdivided into three parts, viz., workshop, class room lecture and field study. Presentation on agricultural extension,agricultural economics, management of marketing and credit provided information about the role of these servicesin the development of agriculture in Egypt. Participants were also enlightened about structural adjustment programmesunderway to reform agricultural credit, land tenure, pricing and market, etc. Similarly, during the field visit, theparticipants observed the extension services provided to the farmers both by the governmental as well as by non-governmental organisations.
Participation (01 April to 15 June 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 India Ms Shailja Sharma Joint Director Commission for AgriculturalCosts & PricesMinistry of AgricultureShastri Bhawan, New DelhiTel. : 91-11-23385894 (O)
2 Malaysia Mr Ali Sabuddin RISDA Officer Pejabad Risda Pahang TimurBin Abd. Samad Tingkat 2, Jalan Hj. Junid
25200 Kuantan PahangTel. : 609 5141914 (O)
609 5686257 (R)
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Participation (01 April to 15 June 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Malaysia Mr Wan Ahmad Agricultural Officer IBU Pejabat RISDA, Km 7Shabri Zainuddin Jalan AmpangWan Mohamad Karung Berkunci 11067
50990 Kuala LumpurTel. : 09-2961303 (O)
09-2961157 (R)
2 Morocco Ms Nadia Moumane Engineer Provincial Direction of AgricultureBP 79, El JadidaTel : 212-23342990 (R)
212-67434851 (Mobile)E-mail : [email protected]
3 Oman Mr Issa Talib Agricultural Ministry of Agriculture andAl-Maamari Extension Engineer Fisheries
DibbaTel : 96826836786 (O)E-mail : [email protected]
Participation (01 April to 15 June 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Libya Mr Sadeg Ahmed General Manager General People’s Committee forRwesi Agriculture, Sed’l Al Massri
TripoliTel. : 002181136/7772 (O)
0021892518897 (R)
2 Nigeria Ms Prisca Nneka Senior Agricultural Federal Ministry of Agriculture &Ihechere Superintendent Water Resources
Area II, Garki, AbujaTel : 096727108 (O)
08073306803 (R)E-mail: [email protected]
3 Syria Mr Ahmed Jebbi Head of Support Edlib Agricultural DirectorateSection Edlib
Tel. : 96323621503 (O)963988706242 (R)
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1.2.5 Subject : COTTON PRODUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY
Objectives
The course comprised principles of cotton breeding and seed supply, cotton agronomy specifying cultivation, pestcontrol and weed control. The contents covered different aspects of cotton cultivation. Generally, in many areas,cotton cultivation was affected by incidence of diseases and pests. The emphasis in the course was also placed onremedial measures to control cotton diseases. Cotton harvesting generally employs special techniques which werealso dealt within this programme. The programme also contained detailed descriptions of cotton seed productionwith special reference to the Egyptian cotton production.
Benefits
The training programme enabled the participant to understand the role of breeding as an important factor inproducing and maintaining new varieties of seeds. They could identify factors which controlled high yield of cottonwith special emphasis on methods of cultivation, pest control and weed control. The participants felt that thetraining has considerably enriched their knowledge on the basic principles of cotton technology, testing fibrestructure, strength and suitability for processing. Deliberations on the marketing of cotton and processing were veryuseful. Visit to the farms provided an opportunity to observe and learn the cultivation practices followed in Egypt.Interaction with farmers provided additional information.
Participation (01 April to 15 June 2008)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Mr Solomon National Commodity Directorate of Crop ServicesGyan Ansah Officer for Cotton Ministry of Food and Agriculture
P O Box M 37, AccraTel. : 23321 665066 (O)
23321 667124 (R)
2 Kenya Mr Isaac Ochieng Agricultural Officer I Ministry of AgricultureMunyendo P O Box 30028
NairobiTel. : 254-020-718870 extn. 48325 (O)
254-72-1541635 (R)
3 Oman Mr Salem Adeem Head of Agriculture Directorate General ofAl-Saeghi Development Agriculture and Animal Wealth
Interior Region, P O Box 60P. C 611, NizwaTel. : 968-25410036 (O)
968-25457290 (R)
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Participation (01 April to 15 June 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Nigeria Mr Yerima Principal Agricultural Federal Ministry ofAlhaji Ubah Officer Agriculture and Rural
DevelopmentPMB 135 Garki, AbujaTel. : 08037867323
2 Philippines Ms Gloria Agas Science Research Cotton Development AuthorityRosario Specialist I Batac, Ilocos Norte
Tel : 077-792-3137 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
3 Yemen Mr Afrash Saad Head of Training Ministryof Agriculture andMohsen Al-Mahfadi Section Irrigation
Government of the Republicof Yemen, Sana’aTel : 00967733817323
0096701261970
Participation (01 April to 15 June 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Libya Mr Anwer Said Supervisor General Peoples Committee forSulaimani Agriculture, National Programme for
Development of PlantsTripoliTel : 00218213617772 (O)
00218926406102 (R)
2 Nigeria Mr Victor Assistant Chief Agric. Federal Ministry of AgricultureChukwukadibie Officer (Cotton) and Water ResourcesUnamma Area 11, Garki
AbujaTel : 234-9- 3141269 (O)
234-9-2344979 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
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3 Syria Mr Ismail Mohamed Head of Extension Directorate of AgricultureAl-Katouf Unit Edlib
Tel : +96323470151 (O)+96323470194
Fax : +96323530326
4 Sudan Mr Omer Ahmed Agricultural Engineer Ministry of AgricultureMohamed Extension and Technology
GedarefTel. : 04418-44903 (O)
0122436989
1.2.6 Subject : INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
Objectives
The crop of cereals, vegetables and orchards is badly affected by the pests. Agricultural co-efficients practised in many
countries included the special care against insects and pests. Although insecticides are commonly used to control the
incidence, yet biological control of pest management has got to be developed.
The training course on integrated pest control was designed to provide a background of the problems related to the
incidence of insects and management of integrated pest control. The training programme focussed on the principles
of pest control, insects and their biological control and the environmental factor affecting plant diseases. The course,
spread over ten weeks, dealt with subjects related to three aspects, namely, i) relation to the insects, ii) diseases, and iii)
pesticides. On the subject of insects, deliberations referred to field crops, insects and their control, vegetable crops,
insects and their control, fruit tree insects and their control. It also discussed the problems of insects in the stored
products, locust and grass hoppers, biological control and integrated pest management.
Benefits
Training programme focused largely on integrated pest management, its modules and implementation, pest resistance
management, economics of crop diseases and control measures. The programme was found to be very useful by the
participants. They appreciated its relevance to their agricultural conditions and realized that the pest control systems if
satisfactorily used in the cultivation cycle, would lead to a higher agricultural productivity, irrespective of other farming
practices. They felt that their knowledge on controlling the incidence of insects on food crops, vegetables, fruit trees
and stored products had greatly been increased. They also appreciated the chemistry of pesticides, insecticide toxicology
and their side effects. Through the training course, the participants considerably enhanced their understanding of the
role of integrated pest control for increasing agricultural productivity. They could identify factors of pest control with
special emphasis on pesticides, herbicides and biological control as well as practical application of the basic principles
of integrated pest management.
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Participation (10 July to 25 September 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 R O Ms Kyunghee Choi Researcher Apple Experiment Station
Korea National Horticulture Research
Institute, 286 Wisung-ri
Sobo-myun Gunwi-gun
Gyeoungbuk 716-812
Tel : 82-54-380-3175 (0)
053-312-6201
2 Oman Mr Khaid Bin Head, Department Ministry of Agriculture and
Khamis Al- of Agricultural Fisheries Wealth
Shammakhi Development Government of the Sultanate of
Oman, Muscat
Tel : 00968-25676093 (0)
968-99337851 (R)
3 Syria Ms Amal Haj Hasan Agriculture Engineer Natural Enemies Rearing Centre
Salah Lattakia
Tel : 963-61-381817 (0)
963-41-352962
Participation (10 July to 25 September 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Mauritius Ms Sachita Jawaheer Technical Officer National Plant Protection OfficeUnathras Ministry of Agro Industry and
FisheriesReduitTel : 230 4644872 (O)
230 4375482 (R)Fax : 230 4649591E-mail : [email protected].
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2 Oman Mr Masoud Amer Assistant Nematologist Plant Protection Research CentreAl-Rabani Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries
Directorate General ofAgriculture and Livestock ResearchP O Box 50, P.C. 121MuscatTel : 00968-893131 (O)Fax : 00968-893097
3 Syria Mr Feras Masoud Plant Protection Swaida Agriculture DepartmentAl Shuhuf Engineer Ministry of Agriculture and
Agrarian Reform, SwaidaTel : 00963 16 313197 (O)
00963 16 711232 (R)
4 Yemen Mr Ahmed Administration General Department of PlantMohamed Al-Ashwal Inspector Protection
Government of the Republic ofYemen, Sana’aTel : 009671-300017 (O)
Participation (10 July to 25 September 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Jordan Mr Ghazi Mazin Head of Agricultural Ministry of AgricultureMuhisen Extension Unit Al Moaqar
Tel : 064050235 (O)064120285 (R)
2 Pakistan Mr Naveed Iqbal Agriculture Officer Balakot Tehsil Balakot DistrictKhan Mansehra
N.W.F.P.Tel : 92-0997-300647 (O)
92-3018170704 (R)Fax : 92-0997-300647E-mail : [email protected]
3 Yemen Mr Nabil Ahmed Bio-Control General Department of PlantAbdulmalek Protection P.O. Biox 26, Sana’aAl-Atwani Tel : 967-1-250956 (O)
967-777378249 (R)Fax : 967-1-228064E-mail : [email protected]
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1.2.7 Subject : SOIL AND WATER MANAGEMENT
Objectives
The objectives of the course were to enhance the participants' knowledge and skills in the field of soil and water
management. Upon completion of the course, participants are expected to be able to :
i) Understand the role of physical and chemical properties in various types of soils, according to their
geographical distribution and their effect on crop productivity;
ii) Identify factors controlling land reclamation processes, with special emphasis on management of different
types of soils, irrigation and drainage schemes; and
iii) Exchange information and experience between Egypt and other countries.
Benefits
The participants felt that the training programme on soil and water management was of great importance to them.
It made a deep impact on their perception of different aspects of soil management. They got a rare opportunity to
make a comparative study of the technologies of agriculture back in their home countries and the one practised
under the in Egyptian conditions. The participants felt that information on water requirements, soil micro-organisms,
land drainage and the application of bio-fertilisers was quite rewarding. It would have a significant impact on their
own systems A discussion of the problems and methods related to reclamation of various types of soil would also
be helpful in expanding their knowledge. Their perception on land classification and remote sensing in relation to
soil amelioration has also got enriched.
Participation (10 July- 25 September 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation Affiliation
No.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Libya Mr Mahmud Head, Section of Mapping at Rangeland
Abujaafar Eswayah Natural Resources Development
Department of Agriculture and
Rangeland Development
Tripoli
Tel : 00218 214807750 (0)
218 214 896416
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2 Pakistan Mr Azizullah Shah Specialist Union Council Allanpur
Nazim Taluka Garhi Khario District
Jacobabad
Tel. : 92-722-650348 (O)
92-333-7338785 (R)
3 Philippines Mr Eugenio Millado Agricultural Local Government Unit
Culimary, Jr. Technologist Alfonso Lista
Ifugao
Tel : 09195763891 (Mobile)
Participation (10 July to 25 September 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Jordan Mr Hani Ahmad Agriculture Project Ministry of Agriculture
Al Najjar Officer Naour
Amman
Tel : 0096265727818 (O)
009625335100 (R)
Fax : 009625726677
2 Oman Mr Bader Rashid Agriculture Engineer Ministry of Agriculture and
Al-Dhuhouri Fisheries
Musandam, Bukah
Tel : 26828401 (O)
Fax : 26828401
3 Sudan Ms Samia Mohd. Assistant Inspector Land Use and Desertification
Al Hassan Abdal Control Administration
Azeez Ministry of Agriculture and
Forestry, Government of
Republic of Sudan
P O Box 1942
Khartoum
Tel : 249-183 772023 (O)
249-9 12575807 (R)
Fax : 249-183 770059
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Participation (10 July to 25 September 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Md. Reazul District Cooperative District Co-operative Officer’sKabir Officer Office, Gazipur
Tel : 029252421 (O)029263074 (R)
E-mail : [email protected]
2 Nigeria Mr Akinloye Dickson Principal Technical Federal Ministry of Agriculture &Ogunmakinwa Officer Water Resources
Department of Dams, Irrigationand Drainage, Area 1, AbujaTel : 08055120435 (O)
08039366266 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
3 Oman Mr Salim Ali Head, Irrigation and Ministry of AgricultureTabook Agricultural Land Directorate General of
Agriculture and Animal WealthMuscatTel : 23290186 (O)
92544411 (R)Fax : 23293733E-mail : [email protected]
4 Syria Engr. Saad Jaghami Head Agricultural Guidance CenterTell Alloz, SwaidaTel. : 0096316776122 (O)
0096316776032 (R)
1.2.8 Subject : FISH CULTURE DEVELOPMENT
Objectives
The objectives of the course were to enhance the participants' knowledge and skills in the field of fish culturedevelopment. Upon completion of the course, participants were expected to be able to :
i) Have a full understanding on the concept and principle of fish culture and other related integrated fishfarming systems, especially their role in the overall rural development mechanism.
ii) Understand the techniques of different practices of fish culture such as seed production and disease preventionetc.;
iii) Acquire adequate knowledge about the Egyptian experience in fish culture and extension systems; and
iv) Promote the exchange of information and knowledge among the participating countries in the area of fishculture.
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Benefits
Fish is an important source of livelihood. It substantially contributes to food security. Considering its importancein providing employment and export earnings, the training course on fish culture was organised. The coursehighlighted the basic knowledge about the fish culture, preservation and marketing methods. It was designed forthe mid-level officers who were working for the promotion of fish culture, with the objective that the participantswould impart training to the fishermen in their respective countries. The participants observed that the fish culturedevelopment was a good source of income to the poor farmers. It was felt that if fish culture was promotedscientifically with adequate training and government support, it could emerge as a parallel sector to agriculture interms of employment. The lectures on the fish development including stages of growth, use of fish balance feedand protecting fish from infectious diseases proved to be very useful. The participant was optimistic about thereplication of fish culture in their respective countries. However, participants felt that fishing in the deep sea requiredbig investment which the poor fishermen could ill-afford. Visits to fish culture centres helped the participants toobserve the various stages involved in fish culture including research and development facilities.
Participation (01 October to 15 December 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 India Mr Venugopal Divity Assistant Director New Town, Mahabubnagarof Fisheries PIN code 509 001, Andhra Pradesh
Tel : 91-8642-241019 (O)91-8542-251836 (R)
2 Jordan Mr Ahmad Abdallah Research Assistant in National Centre for AgriculturalAl-Khraisat Animal Production and Research and Technology Transfer
Rangeland Programme (NCARTT)P O Box 639, Baqa1 9381Tel : 962-5-3556669 (R)
9626-4725411 (O)Fax : 962-6-4726099
Participation (01 October to 15 December 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 India Mr Gautam Chandra Deputy Director of Department of FisheriesSarkar Fisheries Government of West Bengal
Writers Building, KolkataTel : 91-33-22135771 (O)
91-342 2545579 (R)Fax : 91-33-22135773
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2 Nigeria Ms Mary Nwakaego Principal Fisheries Federal Ministry of AgricultureNwachi Superintendent and Water Resources
AbujaTel : 080-33224006 (O)
080-34534386 (R)
3 Oman Mr Yaqoob Nasser Director of Fisheries Resources DepartmentAl-Gassni Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries
P O Box 204, Post Code 311SoharTel : 00968-26847497 (O)
00968-26861006 (R)Fax : 00968-26840374E-mail : YAQOOB [email protected]
4 Philippines Ms Evelyn Cinco Aquaculturist II Bureau of Fisheries and AquaticAme Resources, Regional Office 02
Government Centre, CarigTuguegarao CityTel : 078 844 4252 (O)
078 844 4063 (R)Fax : 078 844 5331E-mail : [email protected]
5 Syria Mr Alaa Monzer Director of Fisheries Protection and Development ofAl Cheikh Ahmad Fisheries, Agriculture Department
Tarour, AlramalTel : 963-43-368199
963-43-227015 (R)Fax : 963-43-355427
Participation (01 October to 15 December 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Syria Mr Mustafa Fouad Head Afomia Fisheries CentreKoweka Directorate of Agriculture
LatakiaTel : 460123 (O) 477597 (R)Fax : 477597E-mail : [email protected]
2 -do- Mr Thaer Al Zubi Fishery Section Directorate of AgricultureDera’a
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1.2.9 Subject : RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Objectives
The concept of integrated rural development was introduced to integrate various on-going programmes in order tooptimise the resource utilisation. This approach helped the developing countries considerably in expediting thebalanced rural development.
The main objective of the training programme was to understand the main approaches and principles of ruraldevelopment. Upon completion of the course, the participants were expected to:
i) deepen and refresh the knowledge and skills relevant to economic development;
ii) identify the main development constraints and potentials for rural development;
iii) exchange experiences among the participants; and
iv) study various development programme in participating countries.
Benefits
The training programme was highly significant for the participants who were keen to deepen their knowledge andskills in integrated rural development by exchange of information and expertise. The course contents includedconceptual framework, developing strategies with special emphasis on rural development, challenges and constraints,efficient utilisation of natural resources, and human resource development in rural sector. Experiences on participatoryand bottom-up approaches adopted by many countries helped in exploring the possibility of replication in theircountries. Experiences on new community movement shared by fellow participant from R O Korea also were veryuseful.
Participation (01 October to 15 December 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Abdul Akher Assistant Chief Rural Development andMuhammed Cooperatives Division
Bangladesh SecretariatDhaka 1000
Tel : 88 02 7167602 (O)88 028061727 (R)
Fax : 88 02 7164374
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2 Mauritius Mr Naushad Ali Regional Development Ministry of Environment and
Shet Peerbocus Officer National Development
12th Floor, Sterling House, Lislet
Geoffroy Street , Port Louis
Participation (01 October to 15 December 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 India Mr Damodar Economic Officer Ministry of Rural Development
Bawari Government of India
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
Tel : 23386590 (O)
09868565106 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
2 Mauritius Mr Vrikodar Regional Development Ministry of Environment &
Ramdewor Officer National Development Unit
12th Floor, Sterling House, Lislet
Geoffroy Street, Port Louis
Tel : 230-2433312/2615941 (O)
230-2616653 (R)
Fax : 230-2433312/2615647
3 Oman Mr Khalil Abdullah Extension Engineer Al-Sinana Agriculture
Al-Alawi Development Centre
Al Sinana, Al-Brami-Dahra Aria
Tel : 976664053 (O)
976402117 (R)
E-mail : [email protected]
4 Yemen Ms Jamila Ahmed Specialist Rural Women Development
Rajih Tihama Development Authority
Training Centre, Tihama
Tel : 03-229155
Fax : 03-235302
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Participation (10 July to 25 September 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Sudan Mr Alamin Hassan Extensionist (Field Technology Transfer andIbrahim Mohamed Extension Division) Extension Administration
Ministry of Agriculture andForestry, KhartoumTel : +249-85-332500 (O)
+249-85-339989+249-0122159144 (R)
Fax : +249-85-332500E-mail : [email protected]
1.2.10 Subject : ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND HEALTH
Objectives
The course was designed to enhance knowledge and experience on various aspects of animal production and health
and give an in-depth information on modern technologies applied in production and health of livestock. Main
objectives of the course were:
i) application of modern technologies and systems in livestock breeding;
ii) understanding the basic principles of livestock breeding, nutrition, management and economics;
iii) identifying problems concerning animal health and veterinary care; and
iv) exchange of cross-continental experiences with the possibility of its adoption.
Benefits
The training programme was found to be very useful by the participants. Their exposure to the Egyptian way of
preventing diseases had undoubtedly helped them to replicate in their respective countries. The programme had
proved to be quite productive for the member countries of AARDO especially in the Middle East region, where, for
example, foot-and-mouth disease among the animals was rampant. The participants observed that strengthening
of the animal health services was imperative in controlling their infectious diseases, tick born diseases and helminthiases
diseases. Apart from this, there was an urgent need to generate awareness about the infectious diseases on
livestock. Construction of additional sheds and provision of balanced nutrition were also essential for the animal
health.
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Participation (01 October to 15 December 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation Affiliation
No.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Republic Dr Won-Mo Junior Researcher National Livestock Research Institute
of Korea Choi Doam-Myun, Chahang-ri
Pyungchang-gun
Gangwon-do
Tel : 82-33-330-0613 (O)
82-31-305-1497 (R)
Fax : 82-33-330-0660
2 Sudan Ms Etaf Mohammed Assistant Inspector Ministry of Agriculture
Hamid Ahmed Gezira State
Medant
Participation (01 October to 15 December 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Mr Francis Ofori Head Agriculture Department
Ghana Education Service
Box 196, Asamankese
Eastern Region
Tel : 233-8123576 (O)
233-277129417 (R)
2 Oman Mr Ibrahim Head of Animal Ministry of Agriculture &
Mohammed Al-Abri Production Fisheries, Interior Region
Directorate General of
Agriculture and Animal Wealth
Nizwa
Tel : 968-25410035 (O)
968-5047759 (R)
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Participation (01 October to 15 December 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Jordan Mr Essam Omar Veterinarian Ministry of AgricultureAl Omar Al Ramtha Agricultural
DepartmentAl RamthaTel : +96227383818 (O)
+962777322685 (R)Fax : +96227382269E-mail : [email protected]
2 -do- Mr Khaled Nawaf Extension Veterinarian Ministry of Agriculture Mahmoud Al Rosan Irbid
Tel : +96227585492 (O)+962795161492 (R)
Fax : +96227585951 E-mail : akit [email protected]
3 Kenya Mr Peter Musyoka District Veterinary Ministry of LivestockKithuka Officer Development
P O Box 3090200 KyusoE-mail :[email protected]
4 Morocco Mr Mustapha Chief of Service Direction Provinciale ofChouhbi Veterinarian Agriculture’d Essaouira
EssaouiraTel : 024784112 (O)Fax : 024784842
5 Yemen Mr Mohammed Accountant Ministry of Agriculture andAhmed Saleh Hezam Irrigation, Sana’a
Tel : 28244 (O) 388310 (R)
6 Oman Mr Zaher Abdullah Head of Animal Directorate GeneralAl-Busaidi Department of Agriculture and
Animal WealthInterior Region, NizwaTel : 968-25425506 (O)
968-99808466 (R)Fax : 968-25425257
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7 -do- Mr Hamed Saif Head of Animal Directorate General ofAl-Hinai Production & Agriculture and Animal
Extension Wealth, Interior Region, NizwaTel. : 968-25422024 (O)
968-92109966 (R)Fax : 968-25425257
1.3 DESERT RESEARCH CENTER (DRC), CAIRO
1.3.1 Subject : TRAINING AND STUDY VISIT ON DESERTIFICATION
Contents
i) Desertification: causes, impacts and control;
ii) Management, developing and maintenance of groundwater;
iii) Types of groundwater chemical properties and the factors affecting them;
iv) Combating desertification through rational and sound inputs to arid soils;
v) Eco-system integrated management in the development and conservation of eco-system and arid land;
vi) Meteorological factors and their impact on agriculture, land and reclamation processes;
vii) Safe environmental organic farming systems;
viii) Biotechnology and tissue-cultures in biodiversity conservation;
ix) Animal resources in Egyptian deserts and the role of natural ranges in its nutrition and productivity;
x) Role of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) for saving of genetic resources and conservation ofendangered mammalian species;
xi) Biological control of insects pests in sustainable agriculture;
xii) Sustainable management to combat soil erosion under arid conditions;
xiii) Survey, evaluation, improvement and maintenance of reclaimed soil (combating desertification);
xiv) Role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in agriculture investment and support exportationof non- traditional agriculture production in the desert areas; and
xv) Impact of desertification on food security.
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Benefits
The training course provided deep insight into the causes and effects of desertification and food security. It gave theguidance as how to combat desertification and expose the participants to the Egyptian experiences. The coursecontents were comprehensive and covered a range of subjects which included ground water resources, hydraulicsystem, water harvesting, land reclamation, bio-diversity, biotechnology, environmental issues, soil erosion andmanagement, sustainable agriculture, biological control, land evaluation, range management and livestock, GIS andremote sensing, roles of governments and NGOs, etc. The training course supplemented by the exposure visits inEgypt enormously helped the participants in applying the techniques back in their home countries to overcome theproblems of desertification.
Participation (28 October to 04 November 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 India Dr Ranjana Director (IC) Ministry of Rural DevelopmentGupta Government of India
Krishi BhawanNew Delhi
2 Jordan Mr Odeh Musallem Researcher Badla Research and DevelopmentAl Meshan Centre
P O Box 902, JebehiaAmmanTel : 962-26290111Fax : 962-26290112E-mail : [email protected]
3 Nigeria Mr Kale Bukar Chief Agriculture Borno Field OfficeOfficer PMB 1096, Maiduguri
Borno StateTel : +2348065476377
4 Pakistan Mr Arshed Deputy Secretary (LG) Ministry of Local GovernmentMehmood Kiani and Rural Development
IslamabadTel : 92-51-9203524 (O)
92-51-9211507 (R)03335381148 (Mobile)
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5 Oman Mr Said Masoud Range Resources Ministry of Agriculture andAl-Kathiri Researcher Fisheries, Dohfar
Tel : 968-23293512Fax : 968 23298310E-mail : [email protected]
6 Sudan Ms Alawia Hussein International Ministry of Agriculture andAl-hamadabi Cooperation Forestry, Government of the
Republic of Sudan, P O Box 285KhartoumTel : 249-83-776404 (O)
249-85-217857 (R)
Participation (22 - 27 October 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Mohammad Assistant Director Irrigation and Water Management WingAbid Hossain Mridha Rural Development Academy
Bogra 5842Tel : 0088-051-51001/78602 (O)
00712-213581 (R)Fax : 88-051-78616E-mail : [email protected]
2 Ghana Mr Noah Nikolai Specialist Ghana National CollegeEssulman P O Box 161, Cape Coast
Tel : 0244540482 (O)0244540482
3 India Mr Anup Kumar Assistant Inspector Department of Land ResourcesSrivastava General Ministry of Rural Development
Government of India, Room # 611Block 11, CGO ComplexLodhi Road, New DelhiTel : 24360873 (O)
26109184 (R)Fax : 24360873E-mail : [email protected]
4 Jordan Mr Mohammad Member Board of Director of JordanianAqeel Awaida Society for Desertification
P O Box 77, Post Office 11118AmmanTel : 0096265661105 (O)Fax : 00962-65698365E-mail: [email protected]
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5 Libya Mr Hafed Masud Engineer National Committee to CombatK. Massaud Desertification, P O Box 84390
TripoliTel : 00218913277908 (O)Fax : 00218213634231E-mail : [email protected]
6 Lebanon Ms Faten Abdul Agriculture Engineer Ministry of AgricultureKarim Adada Fouad Chehab Street, Building of
Social Security, TripoliTel : 009616433729 (O)
009616416380 (R)Fax : 009616432407E-mail : [email protected]
7 Malawi Mr James Lewanika Land Resources Nkhotakota DistrictMlamba Conservation Officer Agriculture Office
P O Box 41, NkhotakotaTel : 26501292317 (O)
26508516646 (R)Fax : 26501292666
8 Morocco Ms Nahid Elbezzaz Head of the Environ- Direction of Land Managementmental Bureau B P 1069, Avenue Hassan II, Rabat
Tel : 212-37698433 (O)212-37706644 (R)
Fax : 212-37698434E-mail : [email protected]
9 Nigeria Mr Bolaji Wasiu Principal Agric. Federal College of Land ResourcesAbayomi Superintendent and Technology, Kuru
PMB 2035, Jos Plateau StateTel : 08033681057 (O)
08052636970 (R)
10 Oman Mr Abdullalh Salem Cattle Researcher Directorate General for ResearchAl-Rawas in Agriculture & Animal-Husbandry
Dhofar, SallahTel : 968-23225798 (O)
968-99493769 (R)Fax : 968-23225475E-mail : [email protected]
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11 Pakistan Mr Mashori Senior Instructor Municipal Training and ResearchAlla-u-din Institute, ST-6, Block 3
KDA Scheme 5, KehkashanClifton, KarachiTel : 92-021-9250862 (O)
92-021-4718352 (R)Fax : 92-021-9251861
Participation (21 -30 November 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Mohammad Deputy Director Rural Development AcademyNazrul Islam Khan Bogra
Tel : 88-51-31001, 78602 (O)88-51-51001 (R)
Fax : 88-082144516120821445165
E-mail : [email protected]
2 Egypt Dr Mohsen Shihata Faculty Member Desert Research CentreCairo
3 -do- Dr Mohamed Yousif -do- -do-Ibrahim
4 -do- Dr Mohamed Amhed -do- -do-Risha
5 -do-. Mr Hassan -do- -do-Abdelmonem
6 Ghana Mr Mahmud M. Assistant Development Central Gonja District AssemblyOsman Planning Officer P O Box TL 2455, Tamale-Biupe
Norther RegionTel : 0208522318 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
7 India Mr Neeraj Kumar Project Officer District Rural Development AgencyGupta District Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh
Tel : 91-1786-222569 (O)91-1786-223321 (R)
E-mail : [email protected]
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8 -do- Mr Karma Legshey District Forest Survey & Demarcation andOfficer Wildlife, East Forest
Environment and WildlifeManagement DepartmentGovernment of SikkimTel : 91-3592-281714 (O)
91-3592-231187 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
9 Jordan Ms Roweida Ghazi Agriculture Engineer Ministry of Municipal AffairsAlhababeh P O Box 1799, Amman
Tel : 962-6-4641393 (O)962-79-6337741 (R)
Fax : 962-6-4601228E-mail : [email protected]
10 Lebanon Eng. Antonius Assad Technical Expert Desertification ProgrammeYoussef Ministry of Agriculture
Embassies Street, Jnah, BeirutTelfax : 961-1-869645 (O)
961-6-742640 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
11 Sudan Ms Sumaya Ismail Head of NGOs and Government of the RepublicAbdalla CBOs Coordination Office of the Sudan, P O Box 1942, Khartoum
Tel : 249-183-772023 (O)249-918288
INDIA
1.4 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (NIMSME),HYDERABAD
1.4.1 Subject : TRAINING METHODS AND SKILLS
Objectives
Training is an integral part of education. It is a process-intensive procedure to impart knowledge, develop skills,values and change attitudes. Training today, in generally, is accepted as a developmental proactive interventionessential for accelerating existing activities. Training efforts are directed at overcoming low productivity, poor moraleand low profitability. In recent years, there have been proliferation of training institutions in most developingcountries. However, it is also true that many of recent training institutions suffer from an acute shortage ofcompetent trainers. The main objectives of the course were to :
i) understand and gain insight into the training process;ii) develop skills in the choice and use of different training methods;iii) develop competence in planning curricula; andiv) develop personal and role effectiveness as trainee.
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Benefits
The training programme was designed for trainers in management, training and development organisation,
managers, coordinators in industrial establishment, consultancy firms, small business promotion organisations etc.
The programme made a deep impact on the participants as the subject was directly related to the personnel working
in training institutes or the policy makers involved in decision-making regarding the implementation of development
projects. The deliberations and interaction provided the participants an opportunity to gain insight into the training
process. They were enriched with the conceptual framework pertaining to training process and human resource
development. Management of training organisations as well as training programmes provided them a sound
understanding. They appreciated the role of audio-visual aids and self-instruction reading materials. The different
methods of training highlighted in the course enabled them to grasp the training methodology. The assignment of
project work given to each candidate regarding a detailed curricula plan for training programmes was found suitable
for his country’s organisational requirements. The participants were greatly benefited by visits to different information
centres in Hyderabad. Interaction with different work situations and specialists was highly rewarding
Participation (09 January to 03 March 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation Affiliation
No.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Malaysia Mr Samsuri Assistant Agriculture Lembaga Kemajuan Pertanian
Samsudin Officer MUDA Agricultural Development
Authority, IBU Pejabat MADA
Ampang Jajar
05990 Alor Star
Darul Aman
Tel : 604-7715961/604-7710779
Participation (08 January to 02 March 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Mr Maclean Nii Assistant Director IIB Ministry of Local Government, RuralAkwei Bruce Development and Environment
P O Box M-50, AccraTel : 233-21-68203 (R)
0244 701472 (Mobile)
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2 Iraq Ms Wafa’ Abdul- Agreement Section Ministry of Agriculture
Ameer kadum Department of Relations
Government of the Republic
of Iraq, Baghdad
E-mail : [email protected]
3 Jordan Mr Bassam Salem Head of Department Department of Vocational
Mjalle Al-Mattah Education, South Ghors
Directorate of Education
Ghor Alsafi, Karak
Tel : 962-32302035 (O)
962-777522431 (R)
Fax : 962-32302038
4 Mauritius Ms Kalianee Kautick Assistant Secretary Ministry of Environment and
National Development Unit
12th Floor, Sterling House
Port Louis
Tel : 2106031; 4120873 (R)
Fax : 2105246
5 Zambia Mr Chiyanzu Principal Training Ministry of Sport, Youth and Child
Benjamin Officer Development, Government of
the Republic of Zambia
Government Complex, Kamwala
P O Box 50700, Lusaka
Tel : 097-401130 (O)
097-780844 (R)
Fax : 05-224256
6 -do- Mr Alexander Centre Manager Ministry of Sport, Youth
Masuzyo Mwenda and Child Development
Government of the Republic of
Zambia
P O Box 530142
Lundazi
Tel : 06-0480284 (O)
095-769778 (R)
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Participation (7 January to 1 March 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Mr Joe Iddisah Deputy District Kwahu West District
Nyankamawu Coordinating Assembly, P O Box
Director NK 253, Nkawkaw-Kwahu
Tel : 0842-22337 (O)
071-25993 (O)
020-8171194 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
2 Jordan Mr Yahia Aldiqs Coordinator & Ministry of Finance – Training
Designer of Centre, P O Box 85
Training Programmes Amman 11118
Tel : 06/5523782
E-mail : [email protected]
3 Nigeria Ms Margaret Assistant Chief Federal Ministry of Agriculture &
Atinuke Iyabo Administrative Officer Water Resources, Department
Azeez of Rural Development
Wuse Zone 5, Abuja
Tel : 014388139 (R)
08052035004 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
4 Oman Mr Sami Al-Jaradi Head of Agriculture and Ministry of Agriculture
Animal Training Section P O Box 467, P C 113, Muscat
Tel : +968 24696300 (O)
+968 92438242 (Mobile)
E-mail : sssj [email protected]
5 Sudan Ms Ibcar Abdou Agriculture Inspector Ministry of Agriculture and
Eljaber Abdeen Forestry, International and
Regional Organizations
Department
Khartoum
Tel : 00249183776404 (O)
00249911347329 (R)
E-mail : [email protected]
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1.4.2 Subject : PLANNING AND PROMOTION OF AGRO-INDUSTRIES
Objectives
The training programme was designed to share ideas, strategies and experiences in operational things such initiativesamong different developing countries. The main objectives were to:
i) get acquainted with the various industrial possibilities from the available agro and allied resources;
ii) sharpen their professional skills to formulate and appraise agro and food industrial projects;
iii) gain exposure to agro-machinery and international quality standards for trade in agro-products and exports;and
iv) gain from Indian experiences to evolve suitable action plans for stimulating growth of agro-industries inback home situation.
Benefits
The course was specially designed for senior level executives from government departments, development banksand corporations, engaged in policy formulation, appraisals of agriculture and agro-industries and agro-exports.The training course helped the participants in enhancing their managerial skills in planning various agro-basedindustries. Since agriculture is the key occupation of the participating countries, it will help them in setting up agro-based industries in their own countries, thus providing income generating activities to the rural people.
The participants were exposed to the latest machinery and quality standards necessary for the establishment of agro-based industries. The participants were able to understand the procedures, documentation and necessary finance/credit needs for the export based agro-industries. The field visits and in-plant studies in the curriculum sharpenedtheir knowledge. They also felt that the contents of the training programme were very useful and relevant to theirneed. Some of the contents, accordingly to them, were quite helpful to enhance the marketing capability of ruralentrepreneurs.
Participation (9 January to 03 March 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Malaysia Mr Tengku Mohd Fisheries Development Fisheries Development AuthorityAnnual Bin Tengku Officer LKIM Headquarters, First FloorMahmood Wisma PKNS, Jalan Raja Laut
50784 Kuala LumpurTel : 03-26177000
Extn : 7075 (O)09-6190519 (R)
Fax : 03-26980242
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Participation (08 January to 03 March 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Nigeria Ms Afusat Ajoke Federal Ministry of AgricultureBello and Rural Development
P M B 135, Garki, AbujaTel : 234 93142747 (O)
234 8039186333 (R)
2 -do- Mr Musa Higher Agricultural Federal Ministry of AgricultureMuhammed Superintendent and Rural DevelopmentIsah P M B 135, Garki, Abuja
Tel : 234 93141269 (O)08035994139 (R)
Fax : 234 93142209
1.4.3 Subject : EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN THROUGH ENTERPRISES
Objectives
Entrepreneurship has been recognized as one of the important means of economic change. However, little effortshave been made so far in the direction of entrepreneurship among women. There is an urgent need for radicalchanges in the approach to assist women on a continuum from welfare to development. Motivating, training andassisting of women independent business ventures may help resolve many of the gender-related issues. Effortsaimed at economic advancement of women must include entrepreneurship development as a significant tool oftheir empowerment. The training course has been designed to empower the women to meet the emerging needs ofa changing situation and shift in policy focus. The main objectives were to:
i) understand the appropriate problems and prospects of women entrepreneurship;
ii) develop, identify and strengthen entrepreneurial qualities in women;
iii) understanding the role of institutional agencies, and voluntary organizations; and
iv) formulate and implement various developmental programmes for women entrepreneurs.
Benefits
The training programme helped the participants in formulating and implementing entrepreneurship programmesfor women. The participants found themselves in a position to perform multi-dimensional role of motivators,trainers, counsel, technical advisors and administrators in implementing the programmes meant for the empowermentof women. It will help them in identifying enterprises suitable for women empowerment and also helpentrepreneurship in setting up and running suitable enterprises. Visits to some of the institutional agencies andNGO’s enhanced the knowledge of the participants on the role being played in the field of women empowermentby these institutions.
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Participation (9 January to 03 March 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Sudan Ms Hanan Coordinator, Economic Sudanese Women General UnionMohammed Hamad Department P O Box 10732, Khartoum
Tel : 24983785745 (O)Fax : 24983774475E-mail : [email protected]
2 -do- Ms Huda Ahmed El Project Manager Sudanese Women General UnionBashir P O Box 10732, Khartoum
Tel : 24983776241 (O)249912159490 (R)
Fax : 24983774175E-mail : [email protected]
Participation (09 October to 01 December 2006)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Mr Abdul Karim District Planning Ministry of Local Government,Adam Officer Rural Development and
Environment, Karaga DistrictAssembly, KaragaTel : 233244744621(O)
0244944621
Participation (13 October to 05 December 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Ms Patience Senior Community Department of Community Dev. Samanhyia Development Officer P O Box 206, Accra
Tel : 233-21-664586 (O)233—21-510563 (R)233-208212603 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
2 Nigeria Ms Aminada Senior Agriculture Federal Ministry of AgricultureDennis Wakema Engineer and Water Resources
Department of RuralDevelopment, Area 11, Garki , AbujaTel : 08024479918 (Mobile)E-mail : [email protected]
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1.4.4 Subject : PROMOTION OF MICRO- ENTERPRISES
Objectives
Employment generation is pre-requisite to poverty alleviation as agriculture sector is unable to absorb the everincreasing population. Thus, diversification of agriculture and its allied activities and expansion of manufacturingand services sectors have become inevitable. In this connection, self-employment programmes through promotionof micro-enterprises have been identified as one of the feasible alternatives to generate employment. The mainobjectives of the training programme were to:
i) develop analytical skills required for identifying industry, services and business enterprises in low investmentrange; and
ii) gain an insight into techniques for promotion of micro-enterprises among various categories ofbeneficiaries.
Benefits
The programme was especially designed for those who were associated with policy formulation in the promotionand development of various types of micro-enterprises and income generating activities in developing countries.The participants observed that the curriculum was highly technical but useful, particularly in the areas of designingthe programmes, policy, formulation, strategies, support systems, extension services, infrastructure and marketing.They felt that India has already developed expertise in implementing specific programmes for educated unemployedyouths, women and other socially and economically backward sections of the society. The exposure during thetraining programme contributed a good deal to participants’ knowledge and expertise. The lectures by the facultymembers and entrepreneurs helped in understanding the integrated approach to micro-enterprises and importanceof government intervention and support. The participants were assigned a project work, which helped them inunderstanding various dimensions of micro-enterprise development.
Participation (08 January to 02 March 2007)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Iraq Mr Zein Al Abdien Manager Extension Centre of DiwaniaBalkut Ministry of Agriculture
Government of theRepublic of IraqBaghdadE-mail : [email protected]
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2 Mauritius Mr Droopnath Naga Citizen’s Advice Ministry of Environment andBureau Coordinator National Development Unit
12th Floor, Sterling HousePort LouisTel : 2119442Fax : 2105246
3 Oman Mr Awadh Manager Agriculture and Animal WealthAhmed Al-Jabri Fisheries
Ministry of Agriculture andFisheries, Government of theSultanate of Oman, MuscatTel : 26836711 (O)
26750272 (R)Fax : 26836376
4 -do- Ms Hasnaa Nasser Manager (Research) Ministry of Commerce andAl-Hajri Industry, Government of the
Sultanate of Oman, MuscatTel : 24774335 (O)Fax : 24811816
Participation (07 January to 01 March 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Egypt Mr Ashraf Abo First Specialist FAO International OrganizationMoustafa Department, Ministry of
Agriculture, 5, Nadi El SaidStreet, Dokki, GizaTel : 002 0233374811 (O)
0163809760 (Mobile)E-mail : [email protected]
2 Mauritius Mr Gansam Citizen Advice Ministry of Environment &Pudaruth Bureau Organiser National Development Unit,
12th Floor, Sterling House, LisleyGeoffroy Street, Port LouisTel : 210-0129/210-3478 (O)
426-3514 (R)755-3241 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
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3 -do- Ms Gowtamee Citizens’ Advice Ministry of Environment andBoodhun Bureau Organiser National Development Unit
12th Floor, Sterling House, LisleyGeoffroy Street, Port LouisTel : 261-5941 (O)
248-8141 (R)772-5306 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
4 Oman Mr Badar Saif Head of Research Ministry of Social DevelopmentAl-Siyabi Section A.Seeb – Al Maabellah, Muscat
Tel : 24456254 (O)0096896112251 (Mobile)
Fax : 24457254E-mail : [email protected]
5 Sudan Mr Faisal Suliman Agriculture Inspector Ministry of Agriculture andAhmed Elhamody Forestry, Investment
AdministratorKhartoumTel : +249183770745 (O)
+249916060383 (R)+249915042850 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
1.4.5 Subject : DATA BASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Objectives
Database technology in recent years has undergone dramatic changes on account of advances in data storage andretrieval systems. The database management systems are basically central repository of information creating a newparadigm in converting the operational data existing across in an organisation or enterprise, which enhances theinternal performance and bring significant economic gains. The database offers numerous advantages in efficienthandling of information, facilitate fast retrieval, ensure high quality of services, and enable better control ofinformation flow to add value to business and other developmental activities.
The main objectives of the course were to:
i) acquire knowledge and skills in database design and development;
ii) familiarise the usage of different database management tools and techniques; and
iii) help to design and develop DBMS appropriate to the needs of the participating countries.
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Benefits
For the last two decades, information technology has passed through a dynamic phase by entering into a new area
of development, characterized by transition to electronic information systems To cope with the challenges in data
handling and taking timely strategic decisions, the programme has helped the participants in the upgradation of
technical and managerial skills to develop a positive approach for arriving at a gainful solution to information
handling. It also provided an excellent opportunity for the participants to familiarize and usages of different
database management tools and techniques. Visits to different information centres in and around Hyderabad
provided the participants with an opportunity to observe and interact with different work situations and specialists
in the field.
Participation (08 January to 02 March 2007)
Sl. Country Name Designation Affiliation
No.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Nigeria Mr Yinusa Adekunle Principal Programme Federal Ministry of Agriculture
Yusuf Analyst and Rural Development
P M B 135, Garki, Abuja
Tel : 26501292317 (O)
234 8039729122 (R)
Fax : 234 93140347
2 Oman Mr Ahmed Executive Ministry of Agriculture and
Awadh Saidan Fisheries, D. G. of Agri. and
Animal Wealth and Fisheries
Government of the Sultanate of
Oman, Muscat
Tel : 968 290175 (O)
968 23292816 (R)
3 Sudan Ms Hanaa Information Technology Technology Transfer and
Hashim Salih Officer Extension Administration
Ministry of Agriculture and Forest
Government of the Republic of
the Sudan, Khartoum
Tel : 249 85 230800 (O)
249 892 2241220 (R)
Fax : 249 85 332500
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1.4.6 Subject : INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (IPRs) AND IMPLICATIONS FOR SMEs
Objectives
With the global recognition of intellectually created output as property and the trend of its increasing contributionin the production of goods and services, management of Intellectual Property (IP) assumes both urgency andsignificance. This becomes even more so as valuations of IP are soaring with concomitant increase in litigation aswell.
The objectives of the training are to :
i) educate the participants on different aspects of Intellectual Property;
ii) develop the necessary skills in effectively managing Intellectual Property; and
iii) enable the participants to provide guidance/support in the domain of IPRs to SMEs.
Benefits
The participants will be able to take up responsibilities in all aspects pertaining to IPRs in their organizations. Thebenefits of the IP system could be explained with reference to the patent system. In addition to securing exclusivelegal rights for the invention disclosed, IPRs are beneficial for advancing knowledge and bringing new knowledgeeventually into the public domain through the unique source of information contained therein. It would help inidentifying the trends and experts in a field; evaluating the strength of competitors; identifying unexplored areas forundertaking R&D so as to become a leader in that area; and identifying unprotected areas to avoidinfringement.
Participation (07 January to 01 March 2008)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Oman Mr Hilal Abdullah Crafts Permission Public Authority for CraftAziz Al Raqadi Specialist Industries
B O Box 19, Post Code 328Barka Al RumaisTel : 0096824525882 (O)
0096826893078 (R)0096899230607 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
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2 Sudan Mr Husham Gafar Agriculture Inspector Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryIbaid Elhadi Rainfed Sector, Khartoum
Tel : +249183783741 (O)+249922927673 (R)
+249122817627 (Mobile)E-mail : [email protected]
3 Yemen Mr Mahmoud Manager, Patent Intellectual PropertyAl-Naqib and Industrial Design Department
Ministry of Industry and TradeP O Box 1706, Arab League St.Sana’aTel : 009671235461 (O)
009671216639 (R)00967733492120 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
1.4.7 Subject : FOOD PROCESSING ENTERPRISES FOR WOMEN
Objectives
Food processing is one of the oldest activities known to human civilization. Increasing population, varying tastesand variety of food items, have elevated this activity to the level of an industry during the last few decades. Theassociation of women with food processing is also as old as civilization. The expanding degree of women’sparticipation in industrial enterprise and the industrial status of food processing activity encourage women as primecandidates for food processing enterprises. This is also an appropriate way of spreading the message of self-enterprise among women.
The programme was especially designed to:
i) gain insight into facets of development of entrepreneurship among women;
ii) acquire ability to assess the scope for development of food processing industries suitable to specificcountries; and
iii) develop skills in project formulation and report preparation.
Benefits
The course was designed to benefit potential officials involved in planning and formulating food processingenterprises for women. Participants got an opportunity to exchange expertise with faculty members and entrepreneurs.The rich experiences of Indian women entrepreneurs, especially of those who were running their own foodprocessing enterprises, cooperative business like self-employed women association and handicraft centres,demonstrated remarkable achievements. The participants were exposed to rural industries engaged in food processing
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work as practised in India. The participants appreciated that the course was well-designed and it did enhance theirknowledge on the subject. The programme was found useful for women entrepreneurs desirous of setting up theirown enterprises, working executives and other officials involved in promoting enterprises for women andacademicians.
Participation (07 January to 01 March 2008)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Oman Ms Aida Suleiman Quality Control Ministry of Fisheries WealthAl-Kharousi Specialist P O Box 467, P C 100 Ruwi
Muscat – SidabTel : 0096824738311 (O)
0096824452668 (R)+96899314044 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
2 Sudan Ms Nour Entomologist Plant Protection DepartmentMohammed Suliman Gezira Province, Wad Medani
Tel : +249511842133 (O)+24951182600 (R)
Fax : +249511860344E-mail: [email protected]
1.4.8 Subject : INFORMATION STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS
Objectives
During the last two decades, information technology has passed through a dynamic phase by entering into a newarea of development, characterized by transition to electronic information system. Information technology coupledwith telecommunication facilities has achieved greater speed and precision in tabulating and analyzing the largeamounts of data. The training programme on Information Storage and Retrieval System was organised with a viewto make the participants understand the latest techniques of information processing and retrieval, and to designvalue-added information products and dissemination services. The main objectives are to:
i) understand the techniques of information storage and retrieval;
ii) familiarize with various library and information packages;
iii) get exposed to concepts and applicable of information technology in library and information centres;
iv) design and manage various information products and services; and
v) get acquainted with various library and information systems and services.
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Benefits
With the greater role of information technology in the modern managerial systems and increasing importance, thetraining programme was of utmost value to the participant. The training programme helped him in understandingtechniques of information processing and retrieval and imparts skills in handling various library and informationpackages. The training helped the participant to design his own tailor-made information handling systems andprovided enough knowledge to bring out information services and products in his home situation. It providedexposure to different information services adopted by reputed international information centers. The visits todifferent information centres in and around Hyderabad provided the participant an opportunity to observe andinteract with different work situations and specialists in the field.
Participation (07 August to 29 September 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Sudan Ms Afaf Abdelrahim Head Agric. and Forestry DepartmentElgozouli Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
KhartoumTel : 249 83 781387; 781187Fax : 249 83 781367E-mail: [email protected]
1.4.9 Subject : SMEs PROMOTION IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES
Objectives
To meet emerging challenges of liberalisation and globalisation, the developing countries have responded to thechanges in their national policies with wide ranging economic reforms The reform process did not entail adequatebenefits for the poor. Therefore the poorer sections of the society need to be empowered so that they could shapetheir destiny and utilize their full economic potential. It is an imperative to formulate a development strategy toconsolidate the achievements, take corrective steps and initiate new measures to meet future challenges. It must beassessed as to which policy option would lead them to achieve this goal and how to integrate several policycomponents like economic, industrial, trade and social welfare. With this background in view, this programme wasorganised. The broad objectives of the course were to:
i) identify various policy parameters for industrial development in developing economies;
ii) develop skills in policy formulation and its implementation;
iii) develop analytical skills in identification of industrial opportunities based on available resources; and
iv) gain from Indian and other developing countries experiences.
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Benefits
The participants observed that training methodology and tools applied were interactive besides facilitating participativelearning. Discipline-specific background theme papers helped in further sharpening their skills and knowledge.Through these methods, participants got an opportunity to share the Indian experiences, especially in policyformulation and growth of micro-enterprises. The exposure to the training modules on small and mediumenterprises in developing economies, micro-sector policy, sub-contracting and self-employment, promotion ofentrepreneurship and extension methods helped them in assisting policy formulation. Visits to different institutionsresponsible for the development of small and medium enterprises and some of manufacturing plants helped inunderstanding the subject thoroughly.
Participation (07 August to 29 September 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Mr Dominic Head Business Advisory Board
Anaseba National Board of Small Scale
Industries, Box 50, Bolgatanga
Upper East Region
Tel : 233-7223806 (O)
233-244144383 (R)
E-mail: [email protected]
2 Philippines Ms Eusebia Municipal Local Government Unit
Afingwan Balocnit Agriculturist Paracelis, Mountain Province
Tel : 09266220495 (Mobile)
3 Sudan Ms Samia Gafar Agriculture Specialist Ministry of Agriculture and
Mohamed Bitaik Forestry, General Administration
of Planning and Agricultural
Economics, Department of
Planning and Agricultural Policy
Khartoum
Tel : 249-83 779906 (O)
249-91 2246117
Fax: : 249 83 779447
E-mail : [email protected]
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Participation (13 August to 05 October 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Yemen Mr Mohammed Community Dhamar Rural ParticipatoryAhmed Fadaaq Development Project, Dhamar Govt. Rural
Advisor Water Corporation BuildingDhamarTel : 967509492 (O)
967777345882 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
1.4.10 Subject : TRAINERS’ TRAINING IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Objectives
Creating awareness of business opportunities, supporting potential entrepreneurs and assisting them in sustainingtheir enterprises is a major concern of agencies involved in accelerating economic development throughentrepreneurship. Training these potential entrepreneurs is a crucial intervention in the whole process, a fact that,fortunately, is recognized by most of the agencies concerned with enterprise promotion. However, an analysis of thevariety of training programmes for entrepreneurs all over the world revealed that the package of training interventionsoften lack certain important elements, thus reducing the impact of training on the potential entrepreneurs resultingin high dropout and/or low rate of success.
The programme enables the trainer to develop a total perspective of the complex process of developing theentrepreneurial abilities, managing capabilities and technical competence of potential entrepreneurs. It also helps thetrainer to understand the typical demands of his/her role as a trainer and develop skills in curriculum planning andusing an appropriate mix of training methods. Developing such potential trainers in entrepreneurship developmentis an important task before us. This process would create income generation among unemployed or underemployedhuman resources thereby enhancing economic growth of the nation.
The programme aimed at enabling the participants to:
i) Understand and appreciate the total spectrum of entrepreneurship development process;
ii) Develop skills in organizing Entrepreneurial Motivation Training Laboratory (EMTL);
iii) Develop skills in designing curriculum based on training needs;
iv) Develop skills in choosing and using training/extension methods for conducting EDPs; and
v) Develop counseling skills required to guide and escort the trained potential entrepreneurs.
Benefits
The training programme was designed for the faculty of entrepreneurship development institutions, governmentand NGOs working with the responsibility of training, formulating and implementing Entrepreneurship
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Development Programme (EDP). While the need for training is ever increasing, the paucity for effective trainers inentrepreneurship development is widely evident in many of the developing countries. The programme enabled theparticipants to understand the need to develop skills in organising Entrepreneurship Motivation Training Laboratory,to develop skills in designing curriculum based on training needs. Experience gained through the programmeswould enable to participants to create income generation among unemployed or underemployed human resourcesthereby enhancing economic growth of the nation.
Participation (07 August to 29 September 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Oman Mr Abdulhamid Agricultural Extension Centre of Agriculture andMulabaksh Al Zadjali Specialist Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture
and Fisheries, AlsuwiqTel : 26870233
2 Sudan Ms Somaya Yousif Capacity Building Technology Transfer and ExtensionSherief Administration Government of the Republic of the
Sudan, KhartoumTel : 249 85-230800 (O)
249 87 416738 (R)
3 Zambia Ms Elizabeth Carol Projects Officer National Youth DevelopmentMphande Council, P B RW 45 X, Lusaka
Tel : 260-01-281594 (O)260-01-284784/097673671
E-mail : [email protected]
Participation (13 August to 05 October 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Malaysia Mr Zahari Mat RISDA Officer Pejabat RISDA Jajahan KelantanAmin Utara, Lot 196, eksken 22, Bt. 2.
JLN Kuala Krai1, 5050 Kota BharuKelentanTel : 09-7430061 (O)
09-7869786 (R)Fax : 09-7430100
2 Zambia Ms Mirriam Trade Inspector Ministry of Sports, Youth andKampengele Hitima Child Development
Chiyota Youth Resources, ChongweTel : 0979145497 (R)
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1.4.11 Subject : SMEs FINANCING : APPROACHES AND STRATEGIES
Objectives
Developing countries have come to realise the importance of small enterprises as an effective means for an overalleconomic development. This could be achieved through promotion of micro-enterprises. For their sustainabledevelopment, the provision of timely and adequate financial assistance is pre-requisite. Therefore, the financialsector should be suitably integrated into the industrialisation process, with provision for its periodic review andreform, to cope with the economic liberalisation policies. Against this background, the concept of developmentbanking gains significance and is considered as proactive to small enterprise financing.
The main objectives of the training course were to:
i) formulate methodologies for utilisation of financial sector in conformity with the development plans ina liberalised economy;
ii) understand the concepts of development banking;
iii) improve upon the operational skills to assess credit requirements of borrowers, scrutinise and appraiseloan proposals etc.; and
iv) develop suitable systems of supervision and follow-up to ensure proper utilisation of funds by theborrower, and thereafter prompt recovery.
Benefits
In the wake of promotion of small industries as an effective means for socio-economic development, the conceptof financing of small industries needs to be evolved. The training programme provided the participants a forum tofurther strengthen their knowledge and expertise. The participants felt that various facets of banking includingcredit planning, financing industries in backward areas, role of development banks in stimulating economic growth,identification of entrepreneurs, appraisal criteria for financing the projects, credit flow, etc., provided necessaryinputs. The participants observed that the Indian experiences in development banking systems which contributedto promotion of industrialisation were very relevant for their countries.
Participation (07 August to 29 September 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Sudan Mr Hussain Abdallah Agricultural Engineer Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryElsharie Khartoum
Tel : 249-183-783741 (O)Fax : 249-183-783741
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Participation (13 August to 05 October 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Malaysia Mr Kamarudin Bin Administrative Officer RISDA, Level 10, RISDA BuildingAni Kmt JLV Ampang
50990 Kuala LumpurTel : 603-4256 4022
Fax : 603-42576726
1.4.12 Subject : SMEs MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY
Objectives
Developing countries are increasingly favouring small industry development as a strategy for their economic and
industrial growth. Successful management of an enterprise is considered as essential as the major role of the
enterprise itself. This calls for varied professional abilities on the part of entrepreneurs ranging from product
identification to profit maximisation and diversification.
Small industry owner-managers may not always possess the essential technical knowledge and managerial skills. In
such an eventuality, external assistance is needed in the form of consultancy. The scope of management consultancy
in small industry spans the entire gamut from simple business diagnosis to major concerns such as profitability and
growth. One of the main handicaps of the developing countries is the shortage of trained management consultants
and consulting institutions to render management consultancy services to small enterprises. In order to assist the
member countries to overcome this problem, training course was organised with the following broad objectives :
i) understand different functional areas of management and their inter-relationship;
ii) evolve an integrated approach to problem-solving in the functional areas of management; and
iii) develop consultancy skills in the areas of small industry management.
Benefits
The course was conducted through lectures, visits to industrial houses and designing of project reports. The
participants observed that the curriculum was designed to cover all aspects of management consultancy. The
emphasis on management aspects of small industry was bound to benefit member countries in improving day-to-
day management of the small scale units. The participants were of the view that this programme would also help
them in the formulation and designing of long-term policies for the country.
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Participation (07 August to 29 September 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Sudan Ms Negla Abdalla Executive Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryAdam Suliman P O Box 285, Khartoum
Tel : 249 183-772645Fax : 249 183 792027
Participation (13 August to 05 October 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Mauritius Mr Ishwarduth Citizens Advice Ministry of Environment andAbbana Bureau Organiser National Development Unit
12th Floor, Sterling HousePort LouisTel : 230 2083900 (O)
230-2418053 (R)Fax : 230 2105246E-mail : [email protected]
2 Oman Mr Hamood Marketing Ministry of Commerce andAbdullah Researcher Industry, Muscat, Murad Al-Balushi Tel : 24774521 (O)
99423230 (R)Fax : 24811816E-mail : [email protected]
1.4.13 Subject : COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH AND PROMOTION OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Objectives
i) To communicate effectively in English;
ii) To develop analytical skills required for identification of industrial opportunities;
iii) To identify various industrial possibilities based on available resources;
iv) To share the Indian experience and that of other developing countries in the development of village,micro and small enterprises; and
v) To provide insight into the programmes and promotional techniques used to accelerate the developmentof enterprises.
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Benefits
On completion of the programme, the participant will be able to communicate better ; understand the concept androle of MSMEs in the economic prosperity of the country ; identify gaps in industrial infrastructure with specialreference to backward area development; acquire skills in the preparation of industrial feasibility studies and applicationof various appraisal techniques; upgrade skills in the area of transfer of technology, quality standards, entrepreneurshippromotion and extension, and make rational decisions in MSME promotion by experiencing the Indianscenario. Interaction with local entrepreneurs helped the participants in developing SMEs.
Participation ( 15 September to 05 December 2008 )
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Mauritius Mr Dewanand Citizen Advice Bureau National Development UnitRambaruth Organiser 12th Floor, Sterling House
Lislet Geoffroy, Port LouisTel : 210-3478, 2437199 (O)
4123875 (R)E- mail : [email protected]
2 Sudan Mr Muktasip Inspector Federal Ministry of Agriculture andElmahi Forestry, Agribusines Investment
Centre, KhartoumTel : +249123003192 (O)
+249122842537 (M)E-mail : [email protected]
1.4.14 Subject : ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Objectives
Development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) continues to be the overriding objective of developingeconomies. Small and medium enterprises have become growth vehicles to national economies of many countries.Despite their economic significance, SMEs contribute to direct environmental impacts and make it difficult forgovernments to manage them. Some of the approaches to mitigating industrial environmental problems are:Preventing pollution at source and encouraging best possible managerial and technical solutions. Scope exists forwaste minimization through application of environmental management tools and cleaner production strategiesthat have a crucial role in providing information, education and training to small and medium enterprises. This
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programme is aimed at training the executives of industrial development organisations and environment protectionagencies on end-of-pipe, and preventive approaches for mitigating environmental impacts of SMEs.
The programme is designed to enable the participants to appreciate:
i) Environmental impacts on account of industrialization and problems of pollution.
ii) Technical and managerial aspects of pollution control in SMEs.
iii) Importance of environmental management in SMEs and to reduce the total system impacts through theuse of environmental management tools and systems.
iv) Principles of responsible care and eco-efficiency.
Benefits
The training programme played a key role in sensitizing the participants in providing information, education,training in rotation to the environment production and preventive approaches for mitigating environmental impactsof SMEs. The participants got insight in to environmental problems and the means of protection. Through theexperiences gained, they can analyze and offer technical and managerial solutions to the specific problems in theirhome countries. The participants got first hand experience through field visits to various industries/institutions,effluent treatments plants, machinery and equipment manufacturers.
Participation ( 09 October to 01 December 2006 )
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Egypt Ms Tahany Mohamed Social Specialist Ministry of Social AffairsAbd El Fuadalong Tehrir Square, Cairo
Tel : 202-7948359202-2174118
Participation (15 October to 07 December 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Jordan Mr Bashar Atallah Head Environmental DivisionAlmajali Greater Amman
Municipality, AmmanTel : 9626463411 (O)
96253985195 (R)Fax : 96264881754E-mail : [email protected]
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1.4.15 Subject : TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT & ISO 9001 : 2000/14001
Objectives
Total Quality Management (TQM) is a continuous endeavour aimed at perfection in turning out products andservices which contribute to increase in customer satisfaction. It is a comprehensive approach impinging all areas ofoperations of an organisation from design, production and service to finance and administration. Thus, TQMpractices engender precise pre-planning and systematic analysis. An organisation is recognised as one of total quality,if it adopts Quality Management Systems (QMS) in its routine functions. Quality norms and standards set at ISO-9000/14000 and QS-9000 enable the organisation to maintain consistent quality in its production and service. Thissystem creates a conducive culture wherein all improvements are endogenous and not exogenous to it. Theprogramme aimed at enabling the participants to:
i) understand the mechanism of adoption, monitoring and institutionalization of Total Quality Management(TQM) in organisations;
ii) gain insight into procedural aspects of obtaining accreditation of ISO-9000/14000 & QS-9000, Codexstandards, CMM Level 3, 4 and Assessment, HACCP, etc.; and
iii) get familiar with the methodology of launching TQM & TPM and to help assess enterprises throughMaltcolrm Baldridge Award/EFQM and CII awards to TQM.
Benefits
The programme was designed for the executives from development financial institutions, commercial banks,management consultants, promoting quality management and quality control, quality coordinators and standardexperts, researchers, trainers, consultants and other involved in quality management for industry, business and agro-based industry services. It enhanced the managerial skills of the participants to plan and launch TQM in theirfunctional areas. Preparation of a project report based on suitability, data and analysis which forms the initial planprocess was precisely the outcome of the programme. Visits to the different industries, agro-based processingplants and other related organisations helped the participants to study and observe the methodology and mechanismbeing adopted for launching TQM.
Participation ( 09 October to 01 December 2006 )
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Mauritius Mr Tahen Dunputh Personnel Officer Ministry of Environment andNational Development UnitSterling House, Port LouisTel : 2302102566 (O)
230 2837340 (R)Fax : 230 2105246
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2 Oman Mr Ahmed Salim Statistician Ministry of Agriculture and FisheriesAl-Najjar Dofar
Tel : 96824696300 (O)96899498030 (R)
Fax : 96824696388
Participation ( 15 October to 07 December 2007 )
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Jordan Mr Khaled Adnan Laboratory Technical Jordan Food and DrugKanakri Microbiologist Administration
Shafa Badran, AmmanTel : 06-4602000 (O)
079-9420249 (R)Fax : 06-5230869E-mail : [email protected];
Participation (15 September to 07 November 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Kenya Ms Peris Bosire Assistant Director Ministry of State for Public
Service, Department of
Management Consultancy
Services, P O Box 30050
00100 Nairobi
Tel : 020-227411 (O)
0202182260 (R)
0722781062 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
2 Oman Mr Mohammed Ali Incharge Quality Control Department
Al-Belushi Ministry of Commerce and
Industry, P O Box 117, P C 311
Sohar
Tel : 0096826840419 (O)
0096826822104 (R)
0096899234938 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
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1.4.16 Subject : MICRO-FINANCE FOR MICRO-ENTERPRISES : SHGs APPROACH
Objectives
Micro-finance is considered to be an economic and social cohesive agent among members of SHGs for attainingbetter living standards. It synergizes the positive features of savings and credit habits to set the stage for subsequentestablishment of income generating micro enterprises.
Broad objectives were to enable the participants to :
i) improve conceptual comprehension of micro-finance;
ii) get familiarized with various practices of micro financing practices in India and other developing countries;
iii) enhance analytical and appraisal skills for preparation of suitable projects for income generating microenterprises;
iv) sharpen the motivational skills in promoting self-help groups. Prepare training strategies for capacitybuilding of self-help groups; and
v) equip skills of risk management.
Benefits
Micro-finance is an important issue in the development agenda relating to in provision and delivery of credit to thepoor so that poverty could be tackled by the poor themselves. Micro-finance facilitated through synergizing thriftand credit in voluntary groups or popularly known as self-help-groups. The programme enhanced the know waysof participants on potential survey for identification of micro enterprises, appraisal of projects and bank financesfor micro enterprises, experiences of micro finance administration of developing countries, Human ResourceDevelopment practices, credit rating of self-help-groups, risk management and monitoring of micro enterprises etc.The programme also provided an in-depth insight into various implementations through group discussions, casestudies and field visits.
Participation (09 October to 01 December 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Mauritius Mr Tarkeeswarsing Citizens Advice Ministry of Environment &
Hurrynag Bureau Organiser National Development Unit
Sterling House, Port Louis
Tel : 230 212-4449 (O)
230 427 4829 (R)
Fax : 230 212-7840
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2 Oman Mr Nasser Saif Plant Protection Directorate General of AgricultureAl-Yahyae Technician and Animal Wealth
Ministry of Agriculture and FisheriesNizwaTel : 96825364233 (O)
96899453729 (R)
Participation (15 October to 07 December 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Oman Mr Sulaiman Nasser Head of Section Ministry of AgricultureAl Hajri Box 467, PC 113
Sultanate of OmanTel : +96824696300Extn. : 1520 (O)
+96892202241 (R)Fax : +96824694465E-mail : [email protected]
1.4.17 Subject : PLANNING AND PROMOTION OF AGRO AND FOOD ENTERPRISES
Objectives
The training programme was designed to share ideas, strategies and experience in operationalising such initiativesamong developing countries. The main objectives were to:
i) get acquaint with various industrial possibilities from available agro and allied resources;ii) sharpen professional skills to formulate and appraise agro and food industrial projects;iii) gain exposure to agro-machinery and international quality standards for trade in agro-products; andiv) gain from Indian experience to evolve suitable action plans for stimulating growth of agro-industries inback home situation.
Benefits
The training programme proved very useful for the participants as they acquired a lot of information on agro andfood enterprises. The programme also enhanced their knowledge as the participants felt that they will be better ableto help in formulating appropriate policies and programmes on the agro-enterprises in their own country. Theexposure to some of the food processing enterprises in and around Hyderbad city helped the participants in betterunderstanding the application of appropriate technologies in food processing enterprises. During the course of thetraining programme, the participants also explored the possibilities of replicating successful micro-enterprises intheir own countries.
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Participation ( 13 October to 05 December 2008)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Malawi Mr Walusungu Principal Economist Ministry of Local GovernmentKayira and Rural Development
P.O. Box 30312, Lilongwe 3Tel : 2651789388 (O)
2659512928 (Mobile)E-mail : [email protected]
2 Nigeria Mr Malwa’azi Principal Agriculture Federal Ministry of AgricultureAbu Barde Superintendent and Water Resources
Federal Department of AgriculturePMB 135, Area 11, Garki, AbujaTel : 08077181231
3 Sudan Mr Khalid Food Quality Control Food Quality ControlAbdelgadir Officer P.O. Box 213, Khartoum North
Tel : +249-85-311054 (O)+249-87-240424 (R)+249-0918152034 (M)
E-mail : [email protected]
1.4.18 Subject : TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
Service sector, tourism and hospitality industry in particular, is one of the fastest growing industries all over theglobe especially in developing countries. Its growth can be explained from the fact that the trend of providingcustomized services to those who can pay is increasing. Developing countries have immense potential in tourismand hospitality sector and, if tapped well, can create substantial employment opportunities, contribute to smallenterprises growth and earn valuable foreign exchange.
Objectives
The main objectives of the training course were to:
• develop competent tourism and hospitality professionals for responsible and responsive leadership andprovide world class service in meeting customer needs;• develop necessary soft skills like team building, communication and human relation skills to delivermaximum customer satisfaction; and• promote setting up small enterprises in tourism and hospitality sector.
Benefits
The training programme helped the participants on honing up their skills on various facets of tourism and
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hospitality management like team building, communication skills, dress code, etc. The participants also felt confidentafter the training course and stated that they will be able to provide responsive leadership quality in this sector. Thevisits to some of the small enterprises that were working properly in tourism sector helped the participants inlearning the micro-processes to set up a new enterprise. Some of the participants also felt that this course wouldhelp them in tapping new emerging opportunities in tourism and hospitality management.
Participation ( 13 October to 05 December 2008)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Iraq Mr Haider Katea Manager Protocol and CeremoniesBnyan Section
Ministry of AgricultureBaghdadTel : 009647906635410 (O)
009647903814833 (R)009647709296470 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
2 Oman Mr Said Salim Director Ministry of TourismAli Rafeet Director of Investors Services
and Quality Control Deptt.P.O. Box 115, P.C. 211, SalalahSultanate of OmanTel : +96823292622 (O)
+96899297666 (Mobile)
1.5 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (NIRD), HYDERABAD
1.5.1 Subject : STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Objectives
The training programme has been designed to increase awareness and enhance better understanding of concepts,strategies, policies and programmes for sustainable agriculture and rural development among policy makers,administrators, social scientists, extension personnel so as to evolve appropriate strategies and systems for sustainableagriculture and rural development in developing countries.
The specific objectives of the course were to:
i) enhance understanding of the concepts, meaning, indicators and methods of measurement of sustainability;
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ii) develop an understanding of the linkages between agricultural growth, poverty and sustainable economicdevelopment;
iii) analyze various socio-economic and environmental factors which lead to instability in agricultural production;
iv) impart knowledge on local institutions, input delivery systems, participatory approaches and strategies insustainable rural development; and
v) expose participants to diverse rural institutional settings so as to gain insight into various research anddevelopment activities and HRD interventions to enhance the managerial skills of participants to shoulder higherresponsibilities in the future.
Benefits
Keeping in view the need for adopting suitable strategies to make agriculture sustainable to ensure food security bydeveloping counties, the training course on “Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development” wasorganised at NIRD, Hyderabad. The programme was organised in different phases. Initially, the participants sharedtheir country experiences on sustainable agriculture and rural development. The participant was exposed to thestakes of agriculture and factors that lead to instability in agricultural production. The programme helped toenhance and understanding their knowledge on linkage between environmental degradation, growth, poverty andsustainability. Field visits to the International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT),Directorate Rice Research, Oil Seeds Research, National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, NationalPlant Protection Training Institute, Project Directorate of Poultry and National Institute of Agricultural ExtensionManagement provided them enough opportunities to interact with the scientists and functionaries of theirinstitutes.
Participation (02 January to 01 February 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Egypt Mr Rafaat Director Information and ComputerAmin Lotfi Department, Agro-Investment
Office, 6 Nadi El Seid StreetGiza
2 Ghana Mr Emmanuel District Development Ministry of Local GovernmentNyarko Oware Planning Officer and Rural Development
P O Box 253Nkawkaw, Eastern Region
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3 Morocco Ms Nadia Moumane Engineer Provincial Direction of AgricultureBP 79 Eljadida 24000
4 Oman Mr Ali Salim Al-Badi Head Agriculture DevelopmentDepartment, AgricultureDevelopment CentreMinistry of Agriculture and FisheriesYanqul
5 Philippines Ms Manuelita Municipal Agriculturist Local Government UnitDolar Espin STA. Monica Surigao Del Norte
6 Sudan Mr Zakeyeldinn Agricultural Engineer Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryEltayeb Abo Bake Government of the Republic of the
Sudan, Khartoum
1.5.2 Subject : RURAL MICRO-ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
Objectives
The training programme was designed to share ideas, strategies and experience in operationalising such initiatives
among different developing countries. The main objectives were to:
i) expose the participants to rural micro-enterprise policies and programmes in India and other developing
countries; and
ii) equip the participants with strategies and management skills as to effectively operationalise micro enterprise
development programmes in their respective countries.
Benefits
The training programme was organised through group discussions, lectures, case studies, audio-video presentation,workshops and study visits. The eminent speakers deliberated on the Indian experience on policy and programmesaimed at organizing the rural poor into self-helps-groups, building their capacity to take up self employmentthrough micro enterprises. The participants enhanced their knowledge on developing entrepreneurship linkageswith financial institutions for micro finance, networking for market advantage and in accessing appropriate andimproved technologies. One week study tour encouraged the participants to interact with development agenciesassisting rural people in promoting rural micro enterprises. The visits also provided opportunities to appraise microenterprises in rural micro situations. The visits also enabled the participants to document lessons from thesedevelopment initiatives and draw appropriate suggestions for pursuing similar programmes in their respectivecountries.
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Participation (05 November to 02 December 2007 )
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Egypt Mr Ayman Abdallah Specialist Rural Enterprise DevelopmentAbou Bakr Ministry of Agriculture
Central Administration forExtension, CairoTel : 02/37615717(O)
33873192 (R)
2 -do- Mr Alaa Eldin Fathy Specialist Evaluation of Economic ProjectsSadek 1, Nady El Said Street, Dokky, Giza
Tel : 00202-37604322 (O)00202-33260753 (R)
Fax : 00202-37604322E-mail : [email protected]
3 Ghana Mr Shirazu Inusah Asstt. Development Ministry of Local GovernmentPlanning Officer and Rural Development
P O Box-M 50, AccraTel : +233 21682009 (O)
+233 242856367 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
4 Jordan Mr Abdallah Researcher Ministry of Municipal AffairsMahmoud Alraqqad P O Box 1799, Amman
Tel : 962-6-4641393 (O)62796102610 (R)
Fax : 962-6-4617138
5 Mauritius Mr Said Hassennally Organiser Citizens Advice BureauNiwlay Road, Port LouisTel : 002302175918 (O)
002306960471 (R)Fax : 002302429907E-mail : [email protected]
6 Nigeria Dr Isa Agbadi Chief Agricultural Federal Department of RuralOfficer Development, Michael Okpara Way
Wuse Zone 5, P.M.B 215, GarkiAbujaTel : 08051183797 (O)
08051183797 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
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7 Sudan Mr Gamal Executive Manager Ministry of Agriculture & ForestryAbdelgadir International Cooperation andMohamed Investment Directorate
P O Box 285, KhartoumTel : +24983772667 (O)
+249924288080 (R)Fax: : +2498379537E-mail : [email protected]
8 Syria Engr. Abdel Azeez Head Supervision DepartmentMoustafa Bittar Directorate of Agriculture, Idleb
Tel : +96323250835 (O)+96323231994+932503120
Fax : 235597E-mail : [email protected]
1.5.3 Subject : MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FORSUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Objectives
The main objectives of the training were to :
i) increase the economic, environmental and social benefits by improving the production, processing, storage,transport or marketing of the products of primary industries;
ii) achieve the sustainable use and management of natural resources;
iii) make more effective use of the resources and skills of the community in general, and the scientificcommunity in particular;
iv) improve accountability for expenditure on research and development in relation to primary industries,and
v) share views and experiences among the fellow participants.
Benefits
The programme would benefit in the utilization of natural resources at a sustainable level with a focus on minimizingdepletion and the reduction in input of pollutants to these resources. It would help the functionaries/policyplanners in making their efforts towards conservation of biodiversity, combating desertification and conservationof ecosystems leading to the economic benefits for the rural society. Besides, visits of some of leading institutionsand NGOs provided the participants with an opportunity to learn from them by way of interaction.
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Participation (12 November to 11 December 2007 )
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Mauritius Mr Premduth Citizens Advice Mauritius Indian Ocean Multi-Jodhoa Bureau Organiser Complex, Royal Road, Lallmatie
Tel : 2304186543 (O)2304127903 (R)
Fax : 2304186715E-mail : [email protected]
2 Oman Mr Ahmed Ibrahim Section Head Rangeland PlanningAl-Naabi Ministry of Agriculture and
Fisheries, MuscatTel : +96227383818 (O)
+96895146007 (R)Fax : +96824694465E-mail : [email protected]
3 Yemen Mr Gamil Sallam Engineer Coffee ProjectFarea Ministry of Agriculture
General Department of PlantProtection, Al-Zira’a Street, Sana’aTel : 00967278334 (O)
00967-01-263228 (R) Fax : 00967-01-278334E-mail : [email protected]
1.5.4 Subject : SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS AND EMPOWERMENT OF RURAL WOMEN
Objectives
The training programme has been designed to increase awareness and enhance better understanding of concepts,strategies and policies for sustainable agriculture and rural development among policy makers, administrators, socialscientists, extension personal and to empower the women to meet the emerging needs of a changing situation andshift in policy focus. The main objectives were to:
i) enhance better understanding of the concepts, meaning, indicators and measurement of sustainability;ii) understand linkages between agricultural growth, poverty and sustainable economic development;
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iii) develop, identify and strengthen entrepreneurial qualities in women;iv) sensitise about effective role of rural women in attaining sustainable livelihoods; andv) discuss appropriate technological and policy options that can improve agricultural productivity, ensureempowerment of rural women in decision-making in ensuring food security and protection and improvement ofnatural resources.
Benefits
The training programme has been very useful as the participants felt that their knowledge on the subject has beenenhanced. They would be able to plan and implement sustainable livelihood programmes for rural women in abetter way. The participants also stated that they will be able to help their country governments in choosingappropriate technological and policy options that could help in improving farm productivity, ensure empowermentof rural women in decision making to ensure food security and protect and improve their natural resources.
Participation (04 to 31 August 2008)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Oman Ms Salama Ali Head Women and Children SectionAl-Zakwani Ministry of Social Development, Muscat
Tel : 0096825352035 (O)00968-25368809 (R)00968-99466763 (Mobile)
2 Syria Ms Fattema Agricultural Raasalin Guidance UnitYousef Administration Ministry of Agriculture, Damascus
Tel : 773511 (O)771759 (R)0955735983 (Mobile)
3 -do- Mr Abd Al Raheem Head Supporting UnitProcess of Increasing DesertDaraa City, DamascusTel : 00963-15-233465 (O)
00963-15-827374 (R)00963-999530540 (Mobile)
1.5.5 Subject : PARTICIPATORY RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Objectives
i) improve the economic and social conditions of the poor;ii) assist the beneficiaries to become active and productive group members and leaders;
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iii) encourage group promoters and other supporting staff to adjust their standard training to meet the needsof the rural poor; and
iv) motivate the project’ participants to develop adequate training contents, methods and also materials.
Benefits
The training programme was found useful by the participants and it would help them in obtaining usefulinformation on project progress, successes and failures as to develop a methodology for its expansion and replication.The programme also provided with excellent opportunities to learn the process of measuring, data collecting,processing and communicating to assist the beneficiaries and project staff in decision-making. The experience gainedwould provide in measuring, shortfalls in performance and discrepancies while implementing the rural developmentprojects.
Participation (01 September to 29 November 2008)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Mr John Kofi Budget Analyst Assin North MunicipalTaylor Assembly, P O Box 99
Assin Foso, AccraTel : 04240550 (O)
0242671939 (Mobile)
2 Kenya Ms Dorothy Chief Agricultural Ngong Agricultural TrainingMuthoni Sammy Officer Centre, P O Box 24914
Kaaren, NairobiTel : 2200095
0722492481 (Mobile)E-mail : [email protected]
3 Nigeria Mr Felix Kehis Chief Agricultural Federal Ministry of AgricultureOfficer and Water Resources, Delta State
Field OfficeAsabaTel : 08025635036 (O)
056-280635 (R)08037063196
E-mail : [email protected]
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4 Syria Mr Khaled Assistant Manager Ministry of AgricultureAl Ekab Al-Badia Project
Branch of Aleppo – Al MidanDamascusTel : +963-21-4465710 (O)
+963-214118061 (R)+963-944486138 (Mobile)
5 Yemen Mr Mohammed Director Ministry of Agriculture andAl-Hammadi Irrigation, Sana’a
Tel : 976-01-250976 (O)976-01-203907 (R)976-777712038 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
1.5.6 Subject : GEO-INFORMATICS (GIS, GPS, REMOTE SENSING) APPLICATION IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Objectives
The main objectives of the programme were to :
i) familiarize the participants with basic concepts of geo-informatics which include GIS, GPS and RemoteSensing;
ii) expose the participants to the application of GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing in agricultural and ruraldevelopment;
iii) strengthen policy planning and regulatory environments for promotion of sustainable rural development;
iv) sensitize the participants on the subjects such as globalization, governance, administration, development,empowerment, politics, policies, etc.;
v) ensure sustainable development in rural communities through sustainable resources management,transparency and participatory approaches in decision making process; and
vi) exchange information, experience and views.
Benefits
The training programme provided the participants with the knowledge and an insight into the geo-informatics. Itwould help them in using computers in agricultural surveys; analysis of statistical techniques for spatial data; usingcrop forecasting techniques; understanding satellite data and image interpretation, map projection and coordinatesystem; digital image processing; accuracy assessment in remote sensing; use of spectral indices in agriculture; dataloading and image interpretation and geo-registration; classification and accuracy assessment, etc.
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Participation (16 September to 16 December 2008 )
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Jordan Mr Rasmi Dar GIS Analyst Royal Jordanian GeographicMusa Centre, Amman
Tel : 962-6-534-5188 269 (O)962-785-114-28 (R)962-777-250-911
E-mail : [email protected]
2 Nigeria Mr Olanipekun Principle Land Federal Ministry of Agriculture &Olurotimi Oshadiya Resources Officer Water Resources, P.M.B 135
Area 11, Garki, AbujaTel : 08059613999 (R)
08023279119 (Mobile) E-mail : [email protected]
3 Syria Mr Melad Al Engineer Directorate of Statistics andSaoob Planning, Ministry of Agriculture
Al Hijaz Sq., DamascusTel : +963 11 2238220 (O)
+963 11 4727046 (R)+ 963 0966961829 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
1.6 SOUTH INDIA TEXTILE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (SITRA), COIMBATORE
1.6.1 Subject : TEXTILE TESTING AND QUALITY CONTROL
Objectives
Owing to rapid globalization and phasing out of the quota-regime, the textile industry has to gear itself to meet the
emerging trends of trade. The thrust areas of research that SITRA has set forth for the new millennium are :
technology support for forward integration in spinning mills; help to decentralize the textile sector in up gradation
of technology; assistance in production of technical yarns and textiles; product development for export; promotion
of cleaner technology in textile manufacturing; suggestions for modification in machinery for energy conservation
and quality improvement; and help in development of human resources for absorbing new technologies. The main
objectives of the course were :
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i) sharing of knowledge and transfer of appropriate technology in textile industry among developing countries;
ii) disseminating and strengthening awareness relating to India’s expertise in improving productivity, quality,cost and waste control in the developing countries;
iii) creating and strengthening awareness about the superior quality of modern Indian textile machinery andits cost effectiveness; and
iv) improving international understanding and goodwill between India and other developing nations.
Benefits
In accordance with the objectives set forth, the participants experienced that the SITRA’s efforts have been directedto carry out research on various problems related to the Textile Industry with a view of reducing cost, improvingquality, ensuring optimum utilization of materials, machines and manpower in the industry. During the course, theparticipants were exposed to textile raw materials to end - product and their processing, that is, from fibre to yarn tofabric. To strengthen the theory, participants were taken to visit mills where they could see both conventional andlatest development in Textile Technology. Practical classes on physical and chemical testing of textiles enhance theirknowledge on textile testing and quality control. The two months training had been fruitful experience for theparticipants in the textile field. Nowadays, the textile is more environmental conscious. The testing of effluents andeco-friendly materials is new in the textile field. The participants learned the detailed processes, which gave a clear ideaof different types of faults in Quality Control and Textile; testing, how and where it occurred and what statisticalmeasures can be taken. This will help them to advise their customers and thus fulfilling their duties towardsindustry.
Participation (05 July to 04 September 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Mr Peter Fordjour Assistant Quality Control and EnvironmentManager Akosombo Textiles Limited
P O Box 17, AkosomboTel : 233-251-20211Fax : 233-251-20801
2 Jordan Mr Mashhour Lab Supervisor Royal Scientific SocietyOllan Al-Widyan Amman
Tel : 962-6-5344701 (O)962-796165920 (R)
Fax : 962-6-5344806
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Participation (06 July to 05 September 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Mr Sinards Seth Principal Industrial Ministry of Trade & IndustryAmui Promotion Officer P O Box MB 47
AccraTel : 021 686502 (233) (O)E-mail : [email protected]
2 Jordan Mr Hosam Eldeen Main Laboratory Royal Scientific Society, AljubaihaMousa Arafat Technician P O Box 1438
Postal Code 11941AmmanTel : 0096265344701 (O)
00962788381199Fax : 0096265344806E-mail : [email protected]
3 Philippines Mr Fermin Jr. Science Research Philippine Textile ResearchOlante Bayeng Specialist I Institute Technology Centre
BigutanTaguig cityTel : 632 837-2071 to 82 (O)Fax : 632 837-1375
Participation ( 03 October to 02 December 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Mr David Nti Manager Design Akosombo Textiles Ltd.
Boafo Studio Box 298
Accra
Tel : +23321680927 (O)
+233244362999 (R)
+233244362999 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
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1.6.2 Subject : TEXTILE MILL MANAGEMENT
Objectives
Owing to rapid globalization and phasing out of the quota-regime, the textile industry has to gear itself to meet theemerging trends of trade. The thrust areas of research that SITRA has set forth for the new millennium are :technology support for forward integration in spinning mills; help to decentralize the textile sector in up gradationof technology; assistance in production of technical yarns and textiles; product development for export; promotionof cleaner technology in textile manufacturing; suggestions for modification in machinery for energy conservationand quality improvement; and help in development of human resources for absorbing new technologies. The mainobjectives of the course were:
i) sharing of knowledge and transfer of appropriate technology in textile industry among developingcountries;
ii) disseminating and strengthening awareness relating to India’s expertise in improving productivity, quality,cost and waste control in the developing countries;
iii) creating and strengthening awareness about the superior quality of modern Indian textile machinery andits cost effectiveness; and
iv) improving international understanding and goodwill between India and other developing nations.
Benefits
The training programme helped the participants in understanding various aspects of textile mill management. Thecore issues covered under mill management programme like materials management, financial management, costcontrol, production and productivity, statistics and quality control, energy management and maintenance andpersonnel management broadened horizon of participants’ knowledge. The participants were also impressed withefficient management of some of the textile mills they visited during their field visit.
Participation (05 July to 04 September 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Egypt Dr Mohmed Abdel Head Chemistry Research of CottonMegeed Adelaziz Textile Fibres, Agricultural Research
Centre, Cotton Research Institute9, El-Gamaa Street, GizaTel : 202-5720-376 (O)
202-6240102 (R)Fax : 202-5717889
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2 Ethiopia Mr Addis Spinning Department Edget Yarn and Sewing ThreadAnagaw Dessie Head Share Company, P O Box 456
Addis AbabaTel : 251-11-3711988 (O)
251-11-3205587 (R)
Participation (03 October to 02 December 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Syria Mr Hasan Engineer, Textile Industrial Testing andAl-Khaddam Testing Research Centre
Ministry of IndustryDamascusTel : +963116133263 (O)
+963116133262+963116332024 (R)+963955479942 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
1.7 CENTRAL FERTILIZER QUALITY CONTROL & TRAINING INSTITUTE (CFQCTI),FARIDABAD
1.7.1 Subject : FERTILIZER QUALITY CONTROL
Objectives
The course is designed to apprise the participants with the developments in India on legislation in fertilizer qualitycontrol and its enforcement at field level, to ensure supply of quality fertilizers to farmers, etc. It provides an in-depth view on administrative, legal and technical aspects of fertilizer quality control so that trainees from othercountries could take benefits to improve fertilizer quality in their own countries.
The course includes lectures on fertilizer specifications, duties and responsibilities of enforcement officers, marketingand distribution of fertilizers, trade and price restrictions, sampling procedures, quick testing methods, functionsof laboratories and legislative requirement of fertilizer quality control including penalty and prosecution of offenders,etc. It also includes laboratory practical on analysis of various nutrients and physic-chemical parameters for qualitycontrol.
Benefits
The participants found the subject to be very useful in the context of improving fertilizer quality and legislation intheir own countries. They felt that the legislation regarding quality control procedures in India were highly relevantfor their countries. Fertilizer was being used in improving the soil nutrients in all the countries. However, the cropproduction suffered due to the application of poor quality fertilisers which are sold in the market. The problem was
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aggravated due to the lack of substantive legislation on fertilizer quality control and partly to the absence of itseffective enforcement at the field level. Many of the farmers in the developing countries were generally ignorantabout the quality procedures due to absence of quick testing methods at the field levels.
The training programme enabled the participants to realize the importance of quality fertilisers in terms of nutrientsand physico-chemical parameters to improve yield. It was not merely the supply side of fertilisers which wasimportant but it was also the duty of enforcement department to see that the fertilisers supplied in the market areof good quality. The training programme created a good impact on the participants and made them aware about theimportance of raising field productivity. They also learnt a good deal about the testing procedures for variousnutrients. The visits to fertilizer dealers, distribution agencies, storage godowns, manufacturing units and fertilizerlaboratories tremendously improved their knowledge about the procedures involved in the distribution and testingmethods in the laboratories.
Participation ( 11 October to 14 November 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Oman Mr Ali Abdullah Head Division of AgricultureAlshaibi Development, Agriculture & Fishery
Development Center, Ministry ofAgriculture & Fisheries, Muscat
2 Philippines Ms Corazon Specialist Fertilizer Regulatory ServicesBautista Division, Fertilizer and Pesticide
Authority, Department ofAgriculture, Quezon City
3 Syria Mr Bayan Abdullah Head Waste Water Research DepartmentAI-Abdullah General Commission for Scientific
Agriculture Research, Damascus
Participation ( 24 October to 27 November 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Mr Batholomew District Fertilizer District Education OfficeBismark Duker Control Officer P O Box 61
ApamTel : 0246457396 (R)
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2 Malawi Mr Limbikani Kenani Agricultural Research Chitedze AgriculturalMatumba Scientist (Chemist) Research Station, P O Box 158
LilongweTel : 2659682549 (O)
2659682549 (R)Fax : 265-1707041E-mail : [email protected]
3 Syria Ms Maysoon Aweda Head of Division Agriculture Affairs DirectorateMinistry of Agriculture, DamascusTel : +96398887721 (O)
+963116825914 (R)Fax : +9631123498462
+963116824914
4 -do- Ms Reem Nader Laboratory Department of Soil ChemistryAlshishakly Analyzer and Physiology
Researches Administration of theNatural Resources, P O Box 113Duma, DamascusTel : 00963115-756012 (O)
00963115-143048 (R)0096393306754 (Mobile)
Fax : 009631157386400E-mail : [email protected]
Participation ( 22 October to 27 November 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Iraq Mr Alaa M. Issa Manager Greenhouse ProjectLaboratory of Soil Fertility &Plant Nutrition, Ministry ofAgriculture, Baghdad, JamilahTel : 009647902734374 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
2 Jordan Mr Mazen Quality Control & National Center for Agricultural ResearchAl-Audi ISO Officer & Extension, Baqa’, Irbed main street
P O Box 639, Baqa’ 19381Tel : 0096264725071
(Extn. 399) (O)0096265651609 (R)00962777290190 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
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3 Lebanon Dr Salem Hayar General Director Ministry of Agriculture
Bir Hassan, Beirut
Tel : 00961 (0) 5430743
00961 (0) 9637599 (R)
00961 (0) 3416364 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
4 Sudan Ms Enaam Ahmed Food Inspector Ministry of Agriculture and
Alhossain Forestry
Khartoum
Tel : +249183784688 (O)
+249121310631 (R)
E-mail : [email protected]
5 Syria Mr Amran Relay Engineer Agriculture Directorate in
Ibrahim Lattakia
Tel : 041458354/
0412470570 (O)
041327007/41458354 (R)
0933621470 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
R O KOREA
1.8 KOREA INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY (KOICA), SEOUL
1.8.1 Subject : SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT
The Rural Development Administration (RDA) has the specific missions of research and development of agricultural
technologies; dissemination of agricultural technologies and extension services, quality control of fertilizers, pesticides
and agro-machineries; and guidance and training for rural development and home improvement. The RDA lends
technical support through its extension network to the national agricultural policies drawn by Ministry of Agriculture
and Fisheries, Republic of Korea. Keeping in view the rich experiences of RDA, AARDO in collaboration with the
KOICA has been organizing the training course since 2007 for the benefit of its member countries. Main objectives
of the course were to :
i) enhance rural residents' capacity building for participatory rural development;
ii) improve the operational capability and institutional strengthening of government officials; and
iii) provide a general road map for planning agricultural development policies and projects.
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Benefits
The participants found the training course very useful as sustainable development has been very crucial for theagriculture sector. The latest technologies applied by R O Korea in managing its farm sector was keenly observed bythe participants. Besides, the lectures delivered by the resource persons/experts helped the participants in gatheringmore information as well as enriching their knowledge on the subject. Field visits to some of the rural developmentprojects provided first hand information to the participants as well as helped them to observe actual application oftechnology in rural areas. The participants also expressed their keenness to explore possibilities to replicate some ofthe best agricultural practices followed in R O Korea.
Participation ( 07-22 September 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Md. Shamshul Senior Assistant Rural Development &Kibria Chowdhury Secretary Cooperative Division
Ministry of Local Government,Rural Development andCooperatives, Bangladesh SecretariatDhakaTel : 880-2-9570646 (O)
880-2-712877 (R)Fax : 880-2-7162284E-mail : [email protected]
2 R O China Mr Jui-Yung Chung Assistant Researcher Taiwan District AgriculturalResearch and Extension StationCouncil of AgricultureExecutive Yaun, 70, MuchangSinhua township, TainanTaiwanTel : 886-6-5912982 (O)
886-6-5912553 (R)Fax : 6-5912982E-mail : [email protected]
3 Egypt Mr Raafat Director International Funding DepartmentSalaheldin Zaki Ministry of Agriculture and Land
Reclamation, Foreign AgriculturalRelations, Nadi El Seid StreetDokkiTel : 202-3374311 (O)
202-4153247 (R)Fax : 4153247
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4 Ghana Mr Richard Yaw Coordinator Field Operation ExtensionAhiadu Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Box M 37, AccraTel : 233-244106404
5 India Mr Pratap Deputy Chief Zilla Parishad (District Assembly)Ranganathrao Sawade Executive Officer Government of Maharashtra
Aurangabad, MaharashtraTel : 91-0240-2331576 (O)
91-240-2383090 (R)Fax : 91-0240-2335573
6 Jordan Mr Fawaz Awad Section Head of Ministry of AgricultureAbu Salem Plant Protection Amman
Tel : 962-2-7271036 (O)2-7278754 (R)
Fax : 7258875
7 Libya Mr Amro Senior Coordinator, Agri-Research CentreGuima Eshriha Programme of P O Box 2480, Tripoli
Agro-Economic Tel : 218-21-361686466 (O)Research 218-21-92667 6093 (R)
8 -do- Mr Saleh Meftah Ali Coordinator, Agri-Research CentreEl-Hemali Programme of P.O. Box 2480, Tripoli
Agro-Economic Tel : 218-21-361686466 (O)Research 218-21-92667 6093 (R)
9 Morocco Ms Latifa El Rharbi In-charge of Ministry of Agriculture, RuralCooperation Development and Fisheries,Programmes Cooperation Division
RabatTel : 212-37767178 (O)
212-65999532Fax : 212-37768548E-mail : [email protected]
10 Oman Mr Mazin Ahmed Head of Planning Ministry of Agriculture and FisheriesAl-Rawas Section Muscat
Tel : 24696000 (O)Fax : 24696388
11 Malaysia Mr Mohd. Samsi Assistant Director Department of AgricultureSumairi Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-
based Industry, Wisma Negeri20632 Kuala TerengganuTel : 603-32813055 (O)
019-2452552 (M)Fax : 603-3289775
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12 Pakistan Mr Amir Nabi Head Union AdministrationKhan Union Administration Office
Muhammad Pur Odho GarihiKhairo, District Jacobabad
Tel : 92-722-710297/0302-3188123
13 Philippines Mr Sufereno Municipal Agriculturist Municipality of Barling
C. Oryan Province of Mountain ProvinceTel : 639195386290 (Mobile)
14 Sudan Mr Hassabo Director General Technology Transfer Extension
Mohammed Elhag Administration, Ministry ofAgriculture and Forests, Khartoum
Tel : 249 056150616 (O)249 0912554949 (R)
15 Syria Mr Abdulrahman Researcher General Commission of Scientific
Saeid Chikh Darwish Agricultural Research, P O Box 113Duma, Damascus
Tel : 963 11 5743054 (O)963 11 5317760 (R)
Participation ( 26 July to 10 August 2007)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Md. Ziaur Rashid Assistant Director Minor Crop ProductionPreservation, Processing and
Marketing Project, BangladeshRural Development Board
5, Kawaran Bazar, Dhaka 1215Tel : 880-2-8144556 (O)
880-1712-244201 (R)
2 -do- Mr Md. Ferdous Assistant Director Rural Development Academy,Hossain Khan Bogra
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3 Egypt Mr Adel Shaaban Director International OrganizationsAbdel Ghafar Mostafa Department, Foreign Agricultural
Relations, Ministry of Agriculture a n dLand Reclamation
5 Nadiel Seid Street, Dokki, GizaTel : 202-3374811 (O)
202-4573322Fax : 202-3374811E-mail : [email protected]
4 Gambia Mr Mamma Deputy Permanent Department of State forMomodou Nyang Secretary Local Governments and Lands
Quadrangle, BanjulE-mail : [email protected]
5 Ghana Ms Felicia Ansah District Director Ministry of Food and AgricultureAmprofi Agriculture P O Box 280, Saltpond
Tel : 233-2-44951912 (O)233-2-75802303 (R)
E-mail : [email protected]
6 India Dr Anil Pratap Assistant Commissioner Ministry of AgricultureSingh (Crops) Government of India
Room No. 37C, Krishi BhawanNew DelhiTel : 23070047 (O)
25224818 (R)9811137009 (Mobile)
7 -do- Mr Chinta Moni Deputy Commissioner NRM Division, Ministry ofPandey Agriculture, Government of India
Room 102, B-Wing, Shastri BhawanNew DelhiTel : 93142747 (O)
24502667 (R)9868644835 (Mobile)
Fax : 23383841
8 Iraq Ms Kareema Agricultural Engineer State Board of InvestmentAhmed Muttar Ministry of Agriculture
Government of Iraq, BaghdadTel : 96253985195 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
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9 Jordan Mr Suleiman Awwad Community Jordan Badia Research andSharafat Development Development Centre
Coordinator Jubeiha, Amman-11941Tel : 962-65335284 (O)
962-788987983 (R)Fax : 962-65355680E-mail: [email protected]
10 -do- Mr Mohammed Community Jordan Badia Research andAhmed Suleiman Development Development CentreAlfaqieh Coordinator Jubeiha
Amman-11941Tel : 962-65335284 (O)Fax : 962-65355680E-mail : [email protected]
11 Lebanon Mr Anwar Hanna Local Focal Point Ministry of AgricultureKozah to Combat Beirut
Desertification Tel : 961 8320448 (O)961 8320152 (R)
E-mail : [email protected]
12 Mauritius Ms Cevina Devi Technical Officer Horticulture DivisionGooria Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
RedintTel : 230-4644857 (O)Fax : 230-4644857E-mail : [email protected]
13 -do- Mr Preethum Raj Irrigation Operation Irrigation Authority, Fon SingDabeeah Maintenance Officer Building, Edith Cavel Street
Port LouisTel : 230-2106596 (O)
230-4184584 (R)Fax : 230-2127652E-mail : [email protected]
14 Oman Mr Abdullah Saif Manager of Agriculture Development DirectorateMohammed Al-Sa’idi and Fisheries Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Government of the Sultanate ofOman, P O Box 467, P C 113MuscatTel : 00968-840090
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15 Sierra Mr Christian Fayia Assistant Secretary Ministry of Local Government andLeone Yajah Community Development
6th Floor, Youyi BuildingBrookfields, FreetownTel : 232 076-603987 (O)
232 033 595387 (R)
16 Malawi Mr Pearson Jasi Senior Agribusiness Ministry of AgricultureSoko Officer Department of Agriculture
Extension, P O Box 30145LilongweTel : 265-1-752147 (O)
265-1-925970 (R)265755522 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
Participation ( 18 to 31 August 2008)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Abul Kalam Joint Director Bangladesh Academy for RuralAzad Development,Kotbari, Comilla
Tel : 00880 081 76424 (O)00880 081 76424 (R)01712514100 (Mobile)
Fax : 00880 081 68406E-mail : [email protected]
2 Ghana Ms Rose Adzo Regional Officer Ministry of Food and AgricultureGadagoe P.O. Box 165, H.O. Volta Region
Tel : +233-91-26558 (O)+233-24-6228517 (R)
Fax : +233-091-28075E-mail : [email protected]
3 India Mr Budh Dass Director (P&P) Ministry of Rural DevelopmentVirdi Government of India
Krishi Bhawan, New DelhiTel : 0091-11-23384707 (O)
0091-11- 26175047 (R)Fax : 0091-11-23384707
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4 Iraq Mr Khalid Mohsin Manager Agriculture Office DivisionAl-Bkhatie Maymona Agriculture Division
MissanTel : 00964-078-5940445 (O)
00964-078-5940445 (R)
5 -do- Mr Hasan Senior Head, Agriculture Directorate ofHameed Jabbar Agronomist Baghdad, Baghdad–Al –Wazira
Tel : 964-7301580179
6 Jordan Mr Ahmad Salameh Manager Department of ForestAl Sharaydeh Ministry of Agriculture
TafelahTel : +962-03-2241023
+962-03-2242013 (R)Fax : +962-03-2242046
7 Lebanon Ms Faten Extension Officer Ministry of AgricultureAbdulkarim Adada Animal Resources Department
Social Security BuildingTripoliTel : 961-6-433729 (O)
961-3-714380 (R)Fax : 961-6-432407E-mail : [email protected]
8 Mauritius Mr Aadesh Extension Officer Agricultural Research andRamdonee Extension Unit, 3rd Floor
Nerrcy Complex, Saint Jecia RoadQuatre BornesTel : +230-4334378 (O)
+230-6270017 (R)Fax : +230-4648809E-mail : [email protected]
9 Malaysia Mr Nasarudin RISDA State Selangor DivisionMalek Director Rubber Industry Smallholder
Development Authority (RISDA)Lot .2, Jalan Sultan SalahuddinAbdul Aziz Shah 9/6, Seksyen 940100 Shah AlamSelangorTel : 603-55183900 (O)
016 – 2128232 (R)Fax : 03 – 55183905E-mail : [email protected]
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10 Morocco Mr Lahcen Head Cooperation DivisionAhouate Ministry of Agriculture
B.P. 607, Rabat-ChellahTel : +212-37-767178 (O)
+212-71-196451 (R)Fax : +212-37-768548E-mail : [email protected]
11 Nigeria Mr Braima Ali Assistant Director Federal Ministry of AgricultureAkanya and Water Resources, Michael
Okpara Street, Zone WiseAbujaTel : 2348065860821 (R)
MALAYSIA
1.9 INSTITUTE FOR RURAL ADVANCEMENT (INFRA), KUALA LUMPUR
1.9.1 Subject : LOCALISING THE ANTI-POVERTY AGENDA :THE MALAYSIAN EXPERIENCE
Objectives
Alleviation of poverty in Malaysia could be attributed to the rapid and almost uninterrupted economic growth aswell as the accompanying restructuring of the economy from one highly dependent on agriculture and mining toone in which manufacturing played a dominant role. Malaysia has succeeded in reducing its poverty from 63 per centin 1965 to 7 per cent in 1996, a phenomenal reduction in poverty in a span of just three decades. This is a significantachievement from any third world perspective. It is with this back drop of enriching Malaysian experiences focusedon poverty alleviation, a training programme on the above subject was organized for the purpose of knowledge-sharing, and capacity-building amongst officials of participating countries. The objectives of the training programmewere to :
i) provide adequate understanding on the national macro development policies and rural micro developmentand poverty alleviation policies, strategies and programmes;
ii) share information, best practices and lessons learnt in national planning, rural development and povertyalleviation policies, strategies and programmes;
iii) develop capacity of policy formulation, programme designing and project implementation;
iv) promote collaboration and networking amongst key personnel in rural development and povert alleviationfrom participating countries; and
v) learn from successful local experiences - particularly empowerment of the poor through income generatingprogrammes.
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Benefits
The experiences of Malaysia are very much relevant to other developing countries in the Afro-Asian region. In orderto learn from the rich experiences of Malaysia in the field of poverty alleviation, the training programme wasorganised for the participants from AARDO member countries. The programme was divided into four parts; viz.lectures sessions, field visits, presentation of country papers and group discussions. Participants realised that, as aresult of continuous and sustained efforts, the Government of Malaysia, during a very short span of time, hasachieved tremendous success in considerably eradicating the poverty. Further, the continuous political stability hasprovided the needed strength for continued and sustained efforts on the part of the Government of Malaysia toachieve the goal set for poverty alleviation.
The presentation of expert papers by eminent resource persons from different Ministries, Universities and NGOshighlighting the policies and programmes of the Government, especially on the National Agricultural Policy (NAP)and the National Vision for Agriculture and their implementation processes by the concerned authorities enhancedthe knowledge of the participants In additions, field visits to some of the developmental sites including, FederalLand Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA); Kedah Development Authority (KEDA), FederalLand Development Authority (FELDA); Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA), etc.provided an opportunity to the participants to study and observe the functioning of these organisations towardstheir common goal of poverty alleviation. Furthermore, visits to the aborigin villages and interactions with theheadman of villages and the aborigin people were quite useful and informative. Participants felt that the experiencesof Malaysia in poverty alleviation are quite useful and relevant to the prevalent situations in their respective countries.Experiences gained in the training programme will help them in replicating the policies and programmes in theirown countries for the benefit of the rural masses.
Participation ( 09-25 July 2006)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr B M Kamal Deputy Secretary Rural Development DivisionMinistry of Local Government,Rural Development andCooperatives, Dhaka-1000Tel : 880-2-7168941 (O)
880-2-8150072Fax : 880-2-7162284
2 India Mr Atul Kumar Director Ministry of Rural DevelopmentGupta Krishi Bhawan
New DelhiTel : 91-11-23388431
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3 Jordan Mr Issam Fahmi Head of Tenders Ministry of Municipal AffairsKiswani Division P.O. Box 1799, Amman
Tel : 962-6-4641393 (O)962-6-4381838 (R)
Fax : 962-6-4644214
4 -do- Mr Belal Hasan Head of the Services Ministry of Municipal AffairsAhmed Al Momani & Engineering P.O. Box 1799, Amman
Tel : 962-6-4641393 (O)962-7-77782833 (R)
Fax : 962-6-4644214
5 Lebanon Mr Georges Frenn Agriculture Engineer Ministry of AgricultureBequaa Service, ZahleTel : 961-8-820650 (O)
962-8-800092 (R)Fax : 961-8-822856
6 Libya Mr El Hadi El Director Technical Cooperation OfficeMahdi El Zanati Authority of Agriculture
P.O. Box 71770, TripoliTel : 218-21-4807790 (O)
218-91-3223184 (R)Fax : 218-21-4800470
7 -do- Ms Nagat Mohamed Engineer Economic DepartmentElMezoughi Authority of Agriculture
P.O. Box 71770, TripoliTel : 218-21-4807750 (O)
218-92-6441094 (R)Fax : 218-21-4800470
8 Mauritius Mr Pradeep Citizen Advice Mme Lolo Road, Rose-BelleItburrun Bureau Organiser Tel : 6274994 (O)
6274285 (R)Fax : 6274837
9 -do- Mr Satanand Gupta Citizen Advice Quartier MilitaireBureau Organiser Tel : 230-435-5056 (O)
230-413-2298 (R)Fax : 230-435-5468
10 Nigeria Mr Danladi Isaiah State Coordinator of Federal Department of RuralShitta Rural Development Development, Ministry of
Programmes Agriculture and Rural Dev.,PMB 215, GarkiAbujaTel : 2348032910334
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11 Oman Mr Hamad Al- Assistant General Ministry of Agriculture andShukaly Director Animal Wealth, PO Box 2
Postal Code 115Ibri – Al-Dhahiva RegionTel : 968-25689282Fax : 256989108
12 -do- Mr Salem Bin Assistant General Ministry of Agriculture andAbdullah Bin Salem Director Fisheries, P O Box 467Al-Rasbi Postal Code 113, Muscat
Tel : 968-25689282Fax : 256989108
13 Pakistan Mr Muhammad Joint Secretary (RD) Ministry of Local Government andZafeer Abbasi Rural Development
Shaheed-E- Millat Sectt., 9th FloorIslamabadTel : 0519203634 (O)
9519267194 (R)Fax : 051-9203429
14 Philippines Mr Halid K. Assistant Provincial Department of the InteriorDawili Director and Local Government
New City Hall BuildingSta. Monica, Puerto Princesa CityTel : 048-433-2262 (O)
15 Syria Ms Manal Salem Project Assistant Rural Development DivisionMinistry of Agriculture andAgrarian Reform, Hijaz SquareDamascusTel : 9631144674480(O)
963-11-51113798 (R)Fax : 963-11-44674481
16 Sudan Ms Alawaya Hassan Agriculturist Monitoring and Coordination UnitOsman Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry
P O Box 6201, KhartoumTel : 24983772717(O)
249 0912626737Fax : 249 83 83772110
17 -do- Ms Manal Obaid Inspector Ministry of Finance and NationalAhmed Economy, Poverty Reduction
Strategy Unit, Nile Avenue Tel :249-183-774120 (O)
249- 9 12697861 (R)Fax : 249-183-771619
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18 Yemen Ms Nabilah Ali Director of Monetary & Ministry of Planning andAhmed Al Gerafi Financial Department International Cooperation
Sana’aTel : 250112 (O)
77297700 (R)Fax : 250605
Participation (8-24 April 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 India Mr B S Negi Deputy Secretary Ministry of Rural(Admn.) Development, Government of
India, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
2 Oman Mr Abdullah Salim Assistant Director Ministry of Agriculture andAli Al-Alawi General for Fisheries Fishereis
Affairs Government of the Sultanate ofOman, Muscat
3 Philippines Mr Arnel Renato L. Local Government Department of the InteriorMadrideo Operations Officer VI and Local Government
Regional Office, No.5 Rizal StreetLegazpi City, 4500 Albay
4 Sudan Ms Alawia Hussein Executive Ministry of Agriculture andAli Al Hamadabi Forestry, International Division
Government of the Republic of theSudan, Khartoum
5 Syria Ms Rana Zaza Project Assistant Rural Development ProjectMinistry of Agriculture and AgrarianReform, Government of the SyrianArab Republic, Damascus
Participation (11-27 November 2007)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Dedar Uddin Deputy Registrar Department of CooperativesAhmed Civil Sector, Block F-10
Agargaon, Dhaka
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2 Egypt Ms Maha Mohamed Foreign Relations Ministry for Social SolidaritySalem Specialist Government of the Arab Republic
of Egypt, 196, Al Marggy Street, AgouzaTel : 202 3389102
202 22677265 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
3 Lebanon Ms Mona Assaf Marketing Executive Ministry of AgricultureBeer Hassan, BeirutTel : 9611824100 (O)
961 9 790028 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
4 Pakistan Mr Naveed Akhter Union Council Tehsil Gari KhairoOdho Naib Nazim Distt. Jacobabad
Tel : 92-021-5845451E-mail : [email protected]
5 Sudan Ms Salma Yousif Executive Ministry of Agriculture andAhmed Shalawani Forestry, International Division
Government of the Republic of theSudan, KhartoumTel : 24983778800 (O)
249122074537 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
6 Yemen Mr Abdullah Ali Agriculture Engineer Ministry of AgricultureAl Shadbi Government of Yemen, Sana’a
Tel : 00967-1-44809700967733776733 (Mobile)
Fax : 00967-1-448098
7 Zambia Ms Musiyalike Indala Senior Youth Ministry of Sports, Youth andKaingu Development Officer Child Development
P O Box 50195, LusakaTel : 00 260 01 223996 (O)
260-95 768495(R)E-mail : [email protected]
Participation (8-24 June 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 India Mr Tatipamala Deputy Secretary Ministry of Rural DevelopmentSrinivas Government of IndiaKrishi Bhawan, New Delhi
Tel : 911123386553 (O)911123386249 (R)
Fax : 911123386553E-mail : [email protected]
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2 Jordan Mr Abdal Rahman Director Monitoring Department,Meslem Khawaldeh National Aid Fund (NAF)
P O Box 921713Amman 11192Tel : 96265635430 (O)
96264881616 (R)Fax : 96265635458E-mail : [email protected]
3 Lebanon Ms Faten Agriculture Engineer Ministry of AgricultureAbdulkarim Building of Social SecurityAdada 3rd Floor, Animal Resources
DepartmentTripoliTel : 9616433729 (O)
9616416380 (R)Fax : 9616432407E-mail : [email protected]
4 Mauritius Ms A M J Lab. Organiser Ministry of Environment &Bernadette Sew National Development UnitChungHong Citizen’s Advice Bureau
Main Road, GrandTel : 2306178054 (O)
2306274655 (R)Fax : 2306175449E-mail : [email protected]
5 Oman Mr Yaqoob Mansoor Assistant Director Ministry of AgricultureAl-Ruqaishi General for Animal P O Box 60, P.C. 611
Wealth Sultanate of OmanMuscatTel : 0096825425506 (O)
0096899377929Fax : 0096825425257E-mail : [email protected]
6 Sudan Ms Kawther Ali Ministry of AgricultureAhmed Mohamed Khartoum
Tel : 0611834354 (O)0154998719 (R)
Fax : 0611843235E-mail : [email protected]
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7 Syria Ms Aida Chreika Development Projects Ministry of AgricultureOfficer Damascus
Tel : 096311446744 (O)00963116240423 (R)
Fax : 801144674483
8 Zambia Mr Muzyamba Administrative Officer Ministry of Sport, Youth andChibbabbuka Child Development
Government of the Republic ofZambia, New GovernmentComplex, P O Box 50195LusakaTel : 260211227150 (O)
260977818393 (R)Fax : 260 211223996E-mail : [email protected]
1.9.2 Subject : ENHANCING RURAL GOVERNANCE THROUGH TOTAL RURAL MANAGEMENT : THE MALAYSIAN EXPERIENCE
Objectives
i) To share Malaysia’s experience in managing rural development;
ii) To understand rural governance and its practices in Malaysia’s context; and
iii) To exchange and share views and best practices on rural governance among the participants of the
programme.
Benefits
Rural development has been the primary focus of the Malaysia’s development since gained independence in 1957.
The country has achieved tremendous progress through the broad-based development approach to rural development
that embraces all spheres of development, i.e; infrastructure, economic, social and institutional. It includes developing
rural institutions that promotes, builds and harnesses the capacities and capabilities of the rural populace. As a
result, of this enabling environment, the rural population totally understands their role and becomes effective
partners with the government in improving their livelihoods. With an impressive track record in developing the
rural areas and the rural population, Malaysia’s experiences and knowledge will certainly help the participating
countries in replication of this successful model. The methodology adopted in the programme is highly participatory
and interactive that ensures maximum involvement of the participants.
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Participation (16-29 November 2008)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Tapos Joint Secretary Rural Development and
Kumar Roy Cooperatives Division
Ministry of Local Government,
Rural Development and
Cooperatives
Bangladesh Secretariat
Dhaka
Tel : 88-02-7165770 (O)
88-02-9360600 (R)
Fax : 88-2-7162284
2 Iraq Ms Iman Ali Hussein Assistant Head Ministry of Agriculture
Al-Saad of Planning Baghdad
Tel : 00964-7902624069 (O)
00964-79-1774489 (R)
3 Jordan Mr Wasify Hassan Consultant and Hony. Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Sreihin Regional Government of the Hashemite
Representative of Kingdom of Jordan
AARDO for Middle P O Box 1799, Amman
East Tel : 962-6-4633489 (O)
962-79-5058561 (R)
Fax : 962-6-4633459
4 -do- Mr Zakariya Municipal Engineer Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Mahmoud Government of the Hashemite
Al Taan Kingdom of Jordan
Mazar Shamali
Irbid
Tel : 962-02-7033244 (O)
962-2-7402567(R)
Fax : 962-2-7033244
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5 Lebanon Ms Mariam Eid Expert in Agro-Industry DepartmentYouhanna Food Technology Ministry of Agriculture
Safarat Street, Bir Hassan – JinahBeirutTel : 961-1-824100E-mail : [email protected]
6 Nigeria Mr Adeniyi Chief Orientation National Orientation AgencyAdegbenro Adebiyi Officer (Policy Advocacy)
PMB 2158, 4th Parastatals BuildingOk-Musan, AbeokutaOgun StateTel : 234-8033346896 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
7 Pakistan Mr Jamil Ahmed Joint Secretary Ministry of Local Government andRural DevelopmentGovernment of PakistanIslamabadTel : 051-9245501
8 Sudan Ms Fawzia Eltayeb Manager Capacity Building Obeidalla Ministry of Agriculture, Technology
Transfer and ExtensionAdministration, KhartoumTel : 249912713981 (Mobile)
249122203580E-mail : [email protected]
9 Syria Ms Raida Karam Chief Rural Women DevelopmentDepartment, Directorate ofAgriculture, LattakiaTel : 963-41-783090
10 -do- Ms Dareen Assistant Director Department of Rural WomenAl Naema Office, Directorate of Agriculture
HomsTel : 031-262020883
11 Zambia Mr Collins Chief Youth Ministry of Sports, Youth andAkakulumelwa Development Officer Child DevelopmentMulonda P O Box 50195, Lusaka
Tel : 260-211-232588 (O)Fax : 260-211-223996
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1.10 DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES, KUALA LUMPUR
1.10.1 Subject : BRACKISH WATER AQUACULTURE MANAGEMENT
Objectives
The major objective of the training course is to provide participants with technical knowledge to successfullymanage commercial size brackish water aquaculture farm/cage.
Benefits
The course is highly practical oriented with supporting lectures. Field visits to various farms and cages provide adeeper insight and expose the participants to the real conditions. Report writing and oral presentation providesparticipants the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences with fellow participants from different countries.It helps in evaluating the aquaculture development in respective countries. The course would help the participantsin honing their knowledge and experiences in aquaculture production and development in their home countries.
Participation ( 04 June to 18 July 2007 )
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Oman Mr Yahya Ahmed Head of Environmental Agriculture CentreAl Ruqaishi Monitoring Department Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Government of the Sultanate ofOman, P O Box 467Postal Code 113, MuscatTel : 0096824736618
00968-99473134 (Mobile)Fax : 009682436618 E-mail : [email protected]
1.10.2 Subject : MACRO BRACHIUM ROSENBERGII AQUACULTURE MANAGEMENT
Objectives
The main objectives of the training course are to :
i) enhance participants’ skills in aquaculture management practices, and
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ii) provide participants with technical knowledge to successfully operate and manage commercial size hatcheryfarm for Macrobrachium Rosenbergii.
Benefits
The course is highly practical-oriented and covers all the issues related to aquaculture system which include freshwaterprawn hatchery operation and management, site selection, hatchery design and construction, brood stock management,natural food production, disease management, fry packaging, fresh water pond management, basic economics, etc.It is expected that the course would tremendously help the participants in aquaculture practices at commercial scalein their home conditions.
Participation ( 09 June to 23 July 2007 )
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Oman Mr Khalfan Aquaculture Ministry of FisheriesMohammed Specialist Aquaculture Centre
P O Box 467, Post Code 113MuscatTel : 96824740061 (O)
96824540556 (R)Fax : 96824740159E-mail : [email protected]
1.10.3 Subject : FISHERIES RESOURCES MANAGMENT
Objectives
The main objective of the training course is to provide participants with technical knowledge to assess and manage
fisheries resources in both marine and fresh water environments.
Benefits
The course is highly lecture oriented with supporting laboratory works and sea cruises. Field visits to various
landing complexes and research institutes give a better exposure to the practical side of fisheries resource
management. It would help the participants to enhance their knowledge and skills in fisheries resource
management in both fresh and marine waters environment in their respective home countries.
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Participation ( 01 July to 14 August 2008)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Mauritius Ms Rajshree Technical Officer Ministry of Fisheries and Agro-Mokool Industry, Aibion Fisheries
Research CentreAibion Petit RivissreTel : 2302384329 (O)
2924113 (R)Fax : 2302384184E-mail : [email protected]
1.11 DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICES (DVS), KUALA LUMPUR
1.11.1 Subject : ANIMAL FEED PRODUCTION AND QUALITY ASSURANCE
Objectives
The main objective of the course is to provide forum for discussion and exchange of ideas on current knowledgeand technology on the subject of animal feed production and quality assurance.
Benefits
The course is highly lecture-oriented and provides deeper insight into various aspects of the subject includingmanagement of pasture and fodder development, feed processing, formulation and utilization, feed quality controland assurances system, biological and chemical contamination, HACCP system, etc. Besides, it provides practicalknowledge in land preparation, fodder conservation, laboratory analysis, feed grain grading, etc. In addition, theattached study visits further expose the participants to the feed processing operations, live stock tree-integration, etc.It trains the participants to enable them to practice the methods and techniques in their home environments.
Participation ( 15 July to 15 August 2007)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Yemen Mr Raswan Ahmed Assistant Researcher Agricultural Research ExtensionAl-Moshdad Authority, Tihama Station
Al Kadan-Hodeidah
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1.11.2 Subject : MODERN FARMING SYSTEM IN BROILER PRODUCTION
Objectives
The main objective of the course is to provide a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas on current knowledgeand technology on the subject of modern farming system in broiler production.
Benefits
The course is highly lecture-oriented that gives participants a deeper insight in to the subject. The course contentscomprehensively cover the status of poultry production, broiler proposal and farm planning, good animal husbandrypractices (GAHP), disease and flock health management, farm bio-security, pre slaughter and post-harvest handling(HACCP & food safety), farm economics, role of financial institutions, broiler marketing, etc. The course is highlybeneficial for the micro and small entrepreneurs.
Participation ( 15 July to 15 August 2007)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Oman Mr Saleh Rabee Head Poultry SectionAl-Khadory Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Government of the Sultanate ofOmanMuscat
1.11.3 Subject : INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN VETERINARY SERVICES
Objectives
The basic objective of the course is to provide an insight and share experiences on the application of informationand communication technology (ICT) in veterinary services.
Benefits
The course provides hands-on training with computer using software with regard to the veterinary services. Fieldvisits supplement the lectures and laboratory work to give additional exposure to the practices of ICT in veterinaryservices.
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Participation (15 July to 15 August 2007)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Zambia Mr Kadantu Planner Ministry of Sport, Youth andConstantine Siamwing Child Development
P O Box 50195, Lusaka
1.11.4 Subject : MANAGEMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICES
Objectives
The main objectives of the training course are to :
i) provide a comprehensive framework to participants to analyze their work as managers and to enhance theirprofessional competencies;
ii) provide a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas on current knowledge and technology in veterinarymanagement; and
iii) provide basic technical knowledge and skills based on the Malaysian experience in management of veterinaryservices.
Benefits
The course provides a comprehensive training on veterinary services management. It gives insight into the basicprinciples, functions and extension services in veterinary system. The Malaysian experience on the subject furtherenhance the knowledge of the participants in veterinary services and enables them to practice the methodology andveterinary management back in their respective countries.
Participation (15 July to 15 August 2007)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Egypt .Mr Ahmed Saad Veterinarian General Organisation ofMohamed Hassanien Veterinary Services
Ist Nadi El Seid, Dokki, Giza
2 Jordan Mr Hazem Ali Veterinarian Ministry of AgricultureMohammad Al-Bwa’neh Irbid
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1.11.5 Subject : ANIMAL QUARANTINE MANAGEMENT
Objectives
The main objectives of the course are to :
i) To disseminate knowledge and skills in import/export control and disease prevention; and
ii) To provide an understanding of WTO and SPS Agreement.
Benefits
The course provided deeper insight into the quarantine management, risk analysis, SPS regulations, inspectionservices, WTO and SPS agreement. It was highly beneficial for the participants to learn as to how to adopt thepractices of animal quarantine management as per the WTO and SPS regulations.
Participation (15 July to 15 August 2007)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Nigeria Mr Abiodun Head of Veterinary Federal Deptt. of Livestock andAkinjo Quarantine Pest Control Services
Ministry of Agriculture and RuralDevelopment, Abuja
1.12 AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION TRAINING INSTITUTE, SERDANG
1.12.1 Subject : ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES ON TROPICAL FRUIT PRODUCTION AND POST-HARVEST TECHNIQUES
Objectives
Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture(DOA), Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industries and the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development,Government of Malaysia organized the first international training course on the above titled subject at the AgriculturalExtension Training Institute (AETI), Serdang during 02-14 June 2008. The major objectives of the training coursewere to :
i) exchange information and experience on the current development on the production of tropical fruits andpost harvest techniques of the participating countries;
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ii) introduce the participant on the latest development on the production of tropical fruits and post harvesttechniques; and
iii) enable the participant to prepare a plan of action by incorporating new ideas and technologies learnt in theproduction of tropical fruits suitable for their country.
Benefits
The Government of Malaysia under the Department of Agriculture (DOA) has achieved considerable success in thefield of agricultural development through advanced technologies on tropical fruit production and post harvesthechniques. The curriculum of the programme included varied number of aspects related to current developmenton the production of tropical fruits and post harvest techniques etc, which were very useful and informative to theparticipants. Eminent resource persons delivered lectures on various aspects of advancement of tropical fruits andits application in enhancing the agricultural yields. Practical work and on the spot observation at different laboratoriesfurther enriched the knowledge of the participants. Participants were also taken to various institutions, agriculturalfarms and laboratories for a first hand information on the work being done by Malaysia in the field.
Participation ( 02 - 15 June 2008 )
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Ms Rafia Akhtar Assistant Director Rural Development AcademyBogra 5842Tel : 8805151001/78602 (O)
01716-919237 (R)Fax : 88-051- 78616E-mail : [email protected]
2 R O China Ms Ming-Ya Huang Assistant Researcher Council of Agriculture2-6, Dehe Road, Changihih TownshipPintung County 908, TaiwanTel : 866-8-7746742 (O)
866-918180051 (R)Fax : 866-8-7389062E-mail : [email protected]
3 Egypt Dr (Ms) Sanaa First Researcher Department of Tropical FruitSamy Mostafa Crops, Horticulture Research InstituteEbeed 3, Cairo University Street
GizaTel : 0235721394 (O)
0223201409 (R)Fax : 0235721628E-mail : [email protected]
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4 India Dr Sangram Mondal Deputy Director Silliguri Mahakuma Parishad(Agriculture) Government of West Bengal
Calcutta
5 Jordan Mr Mohammad Researcher National Centre for AgricultureFalah Karim Al Research and ExtensionKasabeh Al Aqaba
Tel : 96262323106 (O)9626777411447 (R)
6 Lebanon Ms May Mezher Teacher Technical Agricultural SchoolMinistry of AgricultureMaten, MountTel : 0961-3901947 (O)
0961-5600414 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
7 Mauritius Mr Mooslim Senior Technical Officer Barkly Experiment StationMosaheb Ministry of Agro-Industries and
Fisheries, Beau BassinTel : 230-4679150 (O)
230-2330296 (R)Fax : 230-4046334
8 Morocco Ms Nawal Farkacha In-Charge of New Crops Ministry of Agriculture,and Tropical Crops Rural Development andProduction Fishery
B P 595, Rabat, ChellanTel : 212-37760989 (O)
212-37774557 (R)Fax : 212-37761557E-mail : [email protected]
9 Malaysia Mr Wahid Sapoon Research Officer Agricultural Research StationBukit Quoin, P S 32491007 Tawau Sabah
10 -do- Mr Murugan Assistant Director Department of AgricultureSubramaniam Unit Horticulture, Pusat Pertanian
Ayer Hitam, 86100 Ayer HitamJohor
11 -do- Mr Abd. Jalil Deputy FAMA Lot 1622, Jalan HiliranEmbong State Director 20300 Kuala Terengganu
12 -do- Mr Shaharizan Chief Assistant Director Bahagian HortikulturAb Majid Jabatan Pertanian
Putrajaya
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13 -do- Mr Syafuddin Tan Director (Training) Lembaga Pertubuhan Peladang Bin Abdullah Blok C Utara, Pusat Bandar Damansara
50460 Kuala Lumpur
14 -do- Mr Aishah Binti Jafar Assistant Director Bahagian Perlindungan Tanaman& Kuarantin TumbuhanWisma Tani Lama, Jl. Sultan Salahuddin50632 Kuala Lumpur
15 -do- Mr Wahidin Bin Assistant Director No. 21, Pejabat Risda NegeriMd. Tasar Selangor, Jln Sultan Salahuddin
Aziz Shah, Seksyen 940100 Shah Alam, Selangor
16 Oman Mr Abdullah Said Fruit Researcher Directorate General ofAli Al-Hosni Agriculture and Livestock
Research, P O Box-50Postal Code 121, SeebTel : 96826893917 (O)
96896206298 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
17 Pakistan Dr Jamal Yousaf Additional Secretary Department of AgricultureGovernment of NWFPCivil Secretariat, PeshawarTel : +92(91)9210029 (O)
+92(51) 5465930 (R)Fax : +92(91)9210033E-mail : [email protected]
18 Sudan Ms Randa Ibrahim Agricultural Inspector Horticulture Sector AdministrationAhmed Eltahir Ministry of Agriculture
KhartoumTel : 09183772648 (O)
0155229503 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
19 -do- Ms Suad Eltayeb Agricultural Khartoum StateAhmed Yagoub Commissioner Ministry of Investment
Government of the Republic ofthe Sudan, P O Box 6286
KhartoumMobile : 00249912810929Fax : 00249-83-760848E-mail: [email protected]
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PHILIPPINES
1.13 INTERNATIONAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (IRRI), MANILA
1.13.1 Subject : RICE : RESEARCH TO PRODUCTION
Objectives
The main objective of the course is to create a new generation of plant scientists that are well networked into theinternational community and understand the importance of innovative plant science in addressing global problems.
Benefits
The course provided the participants with an understanding of the basics of rice production in Asia. It familiarizesthem with the germplasm collection at IRRI and current issues related to germplasm exchange and intellectualproperty. It also provided a hands-on skills relating to rice breeding, molecular genetics and genomics. The trainingalso helps in understanding of how to structure effective international collaborations and plan contacts to workeffectively as part of the international research community.
Participation (14 May to 01 June 2007)
Sl. Country Name Designation Affiliation
No.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Egypt Mr Saber El-Sayed Researcher Rice Research and Training Centre
Sedeek Sakha, Kafr El-Sheikh
Tel : 047-3223683
Fax : 047-3225099
2 -do- Mr Bassiouni Abdel- Researcher Rice Research and Training Centre
Razik Zayed Sakha, Kafr El-Sheikh
Tel : 204—3223683
Fax : 204-73246397
Participation (19 May to 06 June 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Mohammad Assistant Director Bangladesh Rural Development
Anowar Hossain Bhuyan Academy, Kotabari, Comilla
Tel : 8881764248 355 (O)
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2 -do- Ms Nilufa Ferdous Senior Scientific Grain Quality and Nutrition DivisionOfficer Bangladesh Rice Research InstituteGazipur 1701
Tel : 8802-9257401-5Ext. 562 (O)8802-7210841 (R)
3 Malaysia Mdm. Siti Norsuha Research Officer Malaysian Agriculture Researchbinti Misman, and Development Institute
Seberrang Perai, P O Box 203Kepala Batas Post Office13200 Kepala Batas, SeberangPerai Utara, Pulau PinangTel : +6045751632Fax : + 6045751725E-mail : norsuha@mardi,my
1.13.2 Subject : UPLAND RICE VARIETY SELECTION TECHNIQUES FOR AFRICAN COUNTRIES
Objectives
The course is designed for researchers and agricultural development officers from African countries who are stronglyinvolved in upland rice cultivation. It is generally aimed to provide the participant with key upland rice selectiontechniques to guide him in : a) drawing out rice variety selection plans; b) implementing and analyzing results; and c)writing/preparing report.
Benefits
The course helped the participant in acquiring fundamental knowledge in theory and practices of cultivation andmanagement techniques of upland rice. It sharpened his skills in the maintenance and multiplication of the breeder'sseed and basic paddy seed. After sucessfully completing the course, the participant was better able to understandvarietal evaluation and selection of rice varieties.
Participation (21-31 October 2008)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Egypt Dr Ashraf Salah Researcher Rice Research and Training CentreMoustapha Abd Sokha Research StationEl Latif P O Box 33717, Kafr El-Sheikh
Tel : 047-3223683 (O)040-5323184 (R)
Fax : 047-3225099E-mail : [email protected]
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NIGERIA
1.14 AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING INSTITUTE (ARMTI),ILION, NIGERIA
1.14.1 Subject : PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL EXTENSION SERVICES DELIVERY
Objectives
The training programme on “Participatory Management of Agricultural and Rural Extension Service Delivery” wasdesigned to equip the participants with techniques required for effective agricultural and rural extension servicedelivery and enabled them to apply participatory methodologies in identifying technology needs of farm families;involve stakeholders (especially farmers) in agricultural technology development process; apply acquired skills tofacilitate learning and action among grassroots community members and manage problems of extension servicedelivery. A total number of seven (7) participants from Ghana, Mauritius, Kenya, Sudan and Sierra Leone attendedthis training programme.
Benefits
This nineteen days training programme created awareness as well as refresh the existing knowledge of the participantsin the areas of the techniques required for effective agricultural and rural extension service delivery; concepts andprinciples of extension management; overview of research-extension-farmers input linkage system. They also cameto know about the extension programme planning in the agriculture sector of Nigeria and a host of allied activities.The field visit during the training programme exposed the participants about the ground reality in Nigeria and thegovernment’s initiatives in the areas of agricultural extension and rural development.
Participation (19 November to 07 December 2007)
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Mr Gabriel Owusu Programme Officer Ministry of AgricultureP O Box M-37AccraTel : +23321665282
+233244650656Fax : +23321662460
E-mail : [email protected]
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2 Kenya Ms Jane Elizabeth District Agricultural Ministry of Agriculture,Anyango Ogola Officer Bungoma Western Province
P O Box 33, NairobiTel : +25405530593
+254733766391Fax : +25405530593Email : [email protected]
3 Mauritius Mrs Marie-Nadine Extension Officer Agricultural Research andCorine Maurice- Extension UnitMoloye Ist Floor, FSE Building
St. PierreTel : 4339352(230) (O)
7868301(230)(R)Fax : 23043393E-mail : [email protected]
4 Mauritius Mr Veenayakraye Extension Officer Agricultural Research andKoopla Extension Unit
Mapor Model FarmRoyal RoadTel : 2601587; 2663087 (O)
4129508 (R)Fax : 2661587E-mail : [email protected]
5 Sierra Mr Christian Assistant Secretary Ministry of Local GovernmentLeone Fayia Yajah and Community Development
6th Floor, Youyi BuildingBrookfields, FreetownTel : 232076603987 (O)
033595387 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
6 Sudan Mr Mohammed Extension Officer Ministry of AgricultureElhadi Mohammed P O Box 461Ahmed Adam Khartoum North
Tel : 0024918533500 (O)002499924297310 (R)
7 -do- Mr Mohamed Saad Extension Officer Ministry of AgricultureAli Bayomi P O Box 461
Khartoum NorthTel : 0024918533500 (O)
00249912811523 (R)Fax : 00249185332500E-mail : [email protected]
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1.14.2 Subject : ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT GENERATION
Objectives
There is inadequate entrepreneurial skills amongst rural populace which had often contributed to low enterprisedevelopment. This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills of potential as well as existing entrepreneursto generate employment opportunities that would help to overcome poverty.
Benefits
The course helped the participants to learn various processes involved in entrepreneurship development as well asidentify various small scale investment options available in the rural/urban sectors. The participants were also ableto learn to formulate, design and develop business plan; dentify, source and optimize use of funds; and managebusiness enterprises effectively.
Participation (18 August to 05 September 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Malawi Mr Macward Director Planning and DevelopmentChima Themba Ministry of Local Government
and Rural DevelopmentRumphi District AssemblyP O Box 224RumphiTel : 265-1 372215 (O)
265-1 372506 (R)
2 Nigeria Mr Victoria Mwuese Senior Agricultural Federal Ministry of AgricultureAjala Officer Area 11
AbujaTel : 07086055441 (O)
08068896330
3 Zambia Mr Kennedy Muma Provincial Youth Northen ProvinceMukupa Development Ministry of Sport, Youth and
Coordinator Child DevelopmentP O Box 440358KasamaTel : 260 214 221564 (O)
260 979 960054 (R)
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1.14.3 Subject : AGRICULTURAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Objectives
Development projects (agricultural, rural, forestry, livestock, fishery and other community-based) need to put in
place a system for effective planning and implementation. While new projects need strategic planning skills, on-
going ones require necessary skills for effective implementation towards sustainability. The course intends to
enhance participants' understanding of the concepts and techniques employed in modern agricultural and rural
development projects.
Benefits
The course helped the participants to identify projects for formulation; design feasible and viable projects; schedule
project activities, (sequentially), for effective implementation; use project resources efficiently and effectively; and
appreciate the use of computers in project planning and analysis.
Participation (01 - 19 December 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Mr Abdul Rasheeb Deputy District Amansie Central District
Abdul Hussei Coordinating Assembly, Ashanti Region
Director Tel : 051-914551718 (O)
0243-3806231 (R)
2 Zambia Mr Lameck Assistant Director Ministry of Agriculture and
Kanyuk Cooperatives, P O Box 50197
Lusaka
Tel : 260211-255954 (O)
Fax : 260-24-254661
E-mail : [email protected]
3 -do- Mr Fidelis Liywa Senior Child Ministry of Sport, Youth
Mboma Development and Child Development
Officer P O Box 50195
Lusaka
Tel : +0211232574 (O)
+260 0955910546 (R)
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1.15 CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR SUBTROPICAL HORTICULTURE, LUCKNOW, INDIA
1.15.1 Subject : Field Training Programme on “CARE OF MANGO TREES”
Objectives
The four days field training programme on the above titled subject was organised in India by the Central Institutefor Subtropical Horticulture, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh for the five engineers from Sultanate of Oman during 14 – 19December 2008 with objectives to improve the knowledge base of the agricultural scientists in the field of care ofmango trees, starting from the process of shielding to harvesting.
Benefits
The participants were exposed to the basic care needed for mango cultivation in different climatic zones at differentstages of the growth of a mango tree. They were also trained about the specific requirements for different varietiesof mango cultivation. Since the participants were part of the on-going project on “Advancement of Mango Trees”in the Sultanate of Oman, their project specific requirements were addressed in this training programme.
Participation (14-19 December 2008)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Oman Mr Ibrahim Said Director Agricultural Affairs DepartmentHamdan Al-Ghaithi Ministry of Agriculture, Muscat
2 -do- Mr Baqir Shaban Head Fruit Section, Ministry ofAli al-Lawati Agriculture, Muscat
3 -do- Mr Saif Mohammed Head Agricultural DevelopmentSaif Al-Ka’abi Section, Ministry of Agriculture
Muscat
4 -do- Mr Ahmed Ali Head Agricultural Development SectionMohammed Al- Ministry of AgricultureMaqbali Muscat
5 -do- Mr Said Mohammed Head Extension and Plant Production SectionAli Al-Adawi Ministry of Agriculture
Muscat
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INTERNATIONAL/REGIONALWORKSHOPS/SEMINARS
THE YEAR 2006 THE YEAR 2006 THE YEAR 2006 THE YEAR 2006 THE YEAR 2006
2.1 Theme : Empowerment of Women through Rural Enterprises
Venue : National Institute of Small Industry Extension Training(NISIET) Hyderabad, India
Duration : 20-27 March 2006
Objectives, Scope and Major Thrust
The higher economic status, self-reliance and self-esteem, instil women with power to make changes and choices
about their lives. For a woman to be empowered, she needs access to the material, human, and social resources
necessary to make strategic choices in her life. Stimulating appropriate economic activities at the grass roots level and
creating avenues for the rural women to earn higher incomes and thus raise their standard of living is the essence of
empowerment in developing countries. Establishing business enterprises that are based on the locally available raw
materials are considered ways in which this could be accomplished. This facilitates women to acquire managerial
skills and economic advantages to the poor women in the local areas. Most of the Women living in rural areas lacked
access to resources including credit and technology.
There are many obstacles that hinder women entrepreneurship in rural areas, influencing both the extent and form
of entrepreneurial activity and its prospects for survival. Such obstacles range from financial constraints, limited
networks, local demand and cultural barriers for most of the rural women communities in the developing countries.
For some, enterprise set up offers scope for income supplementation and a way out of poverty. No doubt such
enterprises will definitely have some significant impact on local economies. Women are generally considered to be at
the lowest rung of the poverty ladder in most of the Afro-Asian countries. Hence, there is a need to empower rural
women with entrepreneurship.
Against this backdrop, the Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) in collaboration with the
National Institute of Small Industry Extension Training (NISIET), Hyderabad, India organised the above titled
workshop at NISIET during 20-27 March 2006.
2.
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Outcome of the Workshop
The workshop was attended by twenty three (23) participants and two (2) resource persons from eighteen (18)member countries. The participating countries included Bangladesh, Republic of China (Taiwan), Egypt, Ghana,India, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sudan, Syrian andZambia. Besides, fourteen (14) resource persons representing women micro-entrepreneurs, non-governmental andcivil society organisations in India also shared their experiences in the workshop. In order to arrive at appropriaterecommendations, participants were divided into four groups which deliberated on the specific topics in view of theobjectives of the workshop. The major findings of the groups included the identification of indigenous knowledge,skills, resources and enterprises; promotion of rural enterprises that do not require radical changes towards bridgingrural/urban gap; capacity building of the identified entrepreneurs; identification of markets and products; effectivelinkages with markets and research & development institutions; dissemination of technologies and networking;empowerment of rural women through self help group approach; evaluation based credit programme; governmentincentives and promotion of public-private partnership.
Feedback from the Participants
• On the relevance of the theme and objectives of the workshop, the participants opined differently as 52percent agreed that the objectives of the programme were highly relevant to their professional requirement, 40 percentgiven their opinion to very much relevant while only 6 percent thought it relevant.
• With regard to the extent of success of the programme in fulfilling its objectives, majority of the participantsfound it very much relevant followed by those who gave their opinion for exceptionally successful whereas the restopined it successful.
• On the effectiveness of the contents in relation with the objectives was considered highly successful by 60percent, exceptionally successful by 28 percent and successful by the rest of the participants. Effectiveness of thecontents with regard to the practical utility in home situation was considered highly successful by 48 percent, successfulby 40 percent and exceptionally successful by 12 percent of the participants. In regard with the change in knowledge/orientation to the subject, the opinion of the participants on the effectiveness of the contents was almost equallydivided for exceptionally successful, highly successful and successful. The majority of the participants felt the effectivenessof the contents highly successful in increasing their capability while the rest gave their opinion for exceptionallysuccessful, successful and moderately successful.
• With regard to the effectiveness of the programme in addressing different issues through the presentationof expert papers and country reports, group discussion and field visit during the course of the workshop. Themajority of the participants opined that it was very effective whereas the rest had a diverged opinion for highlyeffective and effective.
• On the duration of the workshop, 60 percent of the participants considered that it was adequate whereasthe rest felt the need to increase the period of the programme in view of covering a large number of papers, holdingmore discussion and visiting more projects relevant to the theme of the programme.
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About the overall coordination, physical facilities and informal events of the programme, the participants gave theiropinion as following:
• For overall coordination, 48 percent considered exceptionally satisfactory, 32 percent considered highlysatisfactory and the rest considered it satisfactory.
• For the workshop room facilities, 40 percent of the opinion of the participant was given to each of thecategories of exceptionally and highly successful whereas the rest found it satisfactory.
• For air travel, most of the participants expressed that their travel arrangement was exceptionally/highlysatisfactory categories whereas a few considered it satisfactory or moderately satisfactory.
• For accommodation at NISIET, most of the participant felt it was satisfactory while the rest considered thatit was moderately satisfactory.
• For the food served during the course of the programme, participants’ opinion was divided for highlysatisfactory, satisfactory and moderately satisfactory.
• For local transportation, the participant gave their opinion as 44 percent for highly satisfactory, 32 percent forsatisfactory, 16 percent for moderately satisfactory and 8 percent for exceptionally satisfactory.
Suggestions from the Participants
• Duration of the programme needs to be extended for at lest 3 more days
• Programme schedule should be properly followed
• Time should be managed more efficiently
• Too many lecture session should be avoided
• There should be more demonstration than simply presentation of papers
• Presentation of country papers be given a little more time
• More time be given to discussion rather than presentation of papers
• Script of the country papers be distributed before the presentations so that the different accents of thelanguage may be understood
• Number of resource persons be restricted so that participants may get adequate time to have discussion ontheir papers
• Adequate time should be given to the participants for preparing their country papers
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• More field visit programmes be arranged
• Free Internet access be given to the participants
• Group-wise workshop should also be organised like Arabic group, African group, Asian group, etc
• Broad issues pertaining to the objectives of the seminar needs to be given more prominence than dwelling
on the experiences of an institution or a country
• Need some improvement in planning the structure of the objectives to have focussed attention
• Accommodation facilities need to be improved
• Food should be according to the tastes of the participants with fewer spices
• Transit interval during the travel should be reduced
• State government officials should have been invited along with NGOs to present a balance picture on the
efforts of the government
• NGOs concerned with the theme of the programme should have been invited
• Some other Afro-Asian countries should also be invited apart from member states
Participation
Sl. Country Name Designation Affiliation
No.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Ms Saima Shahin Senior Assit. Secretary Rural Development & Cooperatives Div.Sultana Ministry of Local Government,
Rural Development andCooperativesGovernment of the People’sRepublic of BangladeshDhaka
Tel : +88-02-9570646
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2 R O China Ms Shu-fen Tseng Specialist Administration of Agriculture
and Food
8, Guanghua Rd., Nantou City
Nantou County 540
Taiwan
3 -do- Mr Thomas Assistant Researcher Miaoli District AgriculturalShao Chun Cheng Research and Extension Station
Council of AgricultureExecutive Yuan261, Kuannan VillageKungkuan TownshipMiaoli CountyTaiwan
4 Ghana Mr Victor Kusi Head, Business National Board for Small Scale IndustriesAdvisory Centre P O Box 12, Ejisu
AshantiE-mail : [email protected]
5 India Mr B D Virdi Director Ministry of Rural DevelopmentKrishi BhavanNew Delhi
6 -do- Mrs Anita Bhagel Assistant Director Ministry of Rural DevelopmentKrishi BhavanNew Delhi
7 Iraq Ms Faiza Yassen Agriculture Engineer General Establishment of DirectionAbdel Jaleel and Cooperation of Agriculture
Ministry of AgricultureAbu GraibBaghdad
8 Jordan Ms Entisar Khaled Head of Poverty Agricultural Credit CorporationAladwan Monitoring and Amman
Evaluation Division
9 Kenya Ms Fatuma Galma District Social Department of Social ServicesHalkano Development Officer Ministry of Gender, Sports,
Culture and Social ServicesNyayo National StadiumP O Box 16936Nairobi
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10 Libya Mr Elhadi Elmehdi Expert, Technical Authority of AgricultureElzenati Cooperation B O 71770
Tripoli
11 -do- Ms Nabat Mohd. Expert, Economic Authority of AgricultureElmezoughi Department B O 71770
Tripoli
12 Malaysia Mr Jazmanie Principal Assistant Rural Economic Division Shafaw Secretary Ministry of Rural and
Regional DevelopmentLevel 6, Block D9, Parcel DFederal GovernmentAdministrativeCentre62606 PutrajayaE-mail : [email protected]
13 Mauritius Mr Guruduth Principal Regional National Development UnitDookhony Development Officer Ministry of Environment
7th Floor, Sterling HouseLiselet, Geoffry St.Port Louis
14 Morocco Mrs Rabiaa Bouhima Project Coordinator Education, Research andep. Bekraoui Development Office
RabatE-mail : [email protected]
15 Nigeria Mrs Maryam Makcit State Coordinator Federal Department of RuralNimzing Development
Federal Ministry of Agricultureand Rural DevelopmentFederal SecretariatSokotoE-mail : [email protected]
16 Pakistan Mr Iftikhar Private Secretary to the Ministry of Local Government andMuhammad Mughal Hon’ble Minister Rural Development
Government of Islamic Republicof PakistanIslamabadE-mail : mughal [email protected]
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17 -do- Ms Shamim Abbasi Assistant Director Ministry of Local Government andRural DevelopmentGovernment of Islamic Republicof PakistanIslamabadTel : 92-51-9206573 (O)
92-51-2875412 (R)Fax : 92-51-9202078E-mail : [email protected]
18 Philippines Ms Lilibeth Planning Officer III Department of Interior andDimaliwat Masangkay Local Government
5N-D, Burgon St., PoblacionMuntinlupa CityTel. : 632-9250374 (O)Fax : 632-9299429E-mail : [email protected]
19 -do- Ms Edna San Diego Human Resource Department of Interior andFresnoza Management Officer III Local Government
A. Franciscio Gold Cond. IIEdsa, Diliman, Quezon City, ManilaTel : 9207921 (O)Fax : 9207918E-mail : [email protected]
20 Sudan Mr Hassan Sha Eldein Agricultural Inspector Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryElimam Khartoum
E-mail : [email protected]
21 Syria Mrs Ilham Ahmad Agriculture Ministry of AgricultureRakhlani Administration Cinema St., Katana
DamascusTel : 11-6822569E-mail : [email protected]
22 -do- Eng. Ameleen Abbas Directorate of Ministry of Agriculture andAgriculture Agrarian Reform
TartousE-mail : [email protected]
23 Zambia Ms Indie Dinala Senior Science and Ministry of Science, Technology andTechnology Officer Vocational Training
Government of the Republic of ZambiaP O Box 50464LusakaTel : 260-1-252073 (O)
260-95-448177 (R)Fax : 260-1-252089E-mail : [email protected]
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INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE PERSONS
24 Bangladesh Mr Shaikh Altaf Ali Registrar Department of CooperativesMinistry of Local Government,Rural Development andCooperativesGovernment of People’sRepublic of BangladeshDhakaTel : 88-02-9564595 (O)
88-02-8363905 (R)Fax : 88-02-9550240E-mail : [email protected]
25 Egypt Prof. (Mrs) Magda Community Directorate of SocialMohamed Anwar Development Specialist Affairs of GharbiaShalaby Governorate Tanta, Said Street
INDIAN RESOURCE PERSONS
26 India Ms Madhura Trustee Director Asian Centre for EntrepreneurialChatrapathy Initiatives
Bangalore
27 -do- Mr M. Chandrasekhar Director National Resource CentreReddy for Cluster Development
National Institute of SmallIndustry ExtensionTraining (NISIET)YousugudaHyderabadMobile : +91-9866285815E-mail : [email protected]
28 -do- Dr C. Hemlata Prasad Director Centre for Women DevelopmentNational Institute of RuralDevelopment (NIRD)RajendranagarHyderabad
29 -do- Dr U B Raju Deputy Project National Institute of SmallDirector Industry Extension
Training (NISIET)YousugudaHyderabadPhone : +91-40-23608544Fax : +91-40-23608547
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30 -do- Dr Hanumantha Rao Director Swami Ramananda Tirtha InstitutePochampallyNalgondaAndhra Pradesh
31 -do- Ms Uma Managing Director Self Employed WomenSwaminathan Association (SEWA)
AhmedabadGujarat
32 -do- Mr S K Mazumdar Assistant General National Bank for Agriculture andManager Rural Development (NABARD)
1-1-61, RTC “X” Roads,MusheerabadHyderabadE-mail : [email protected]
33 -do- Ms C S Ramalakshmi Commissioner of Department of SericultureSericulture Government of Andhra Pradesh
Road # 72, Prashasan NagarJubilee HillsHyderabadE-mail : [email protected]
34 -do- Mr B R Diwakar Manager Small Industry DevelopmentBank of India101 Heritage Office Complex1st Floor, SaifabadHyderabadE-mail : [email protected]
35 -do- Ms Annapoorna Representative Bhartiya Samrudhi InvestmentR F.X. Parigi and Consultancy Services Ltd (BASIX)
501-502, Nirmal Towerswarkapuri Colony PunjaguttaHyderabadE-mail : [email protected]
36 -do- Dr Jaya Arunachalam President Working Women’s Forum (India)55, Bhimasena Gandern RoadMylapore, ChennaiE-mail : [email protected]
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37 -do- Ms T. Nanda Secretary Society for Integrated Development
Vardhan in Urban and Rural Areas (SIDUR)
144/2RT, Vijayanagar Colony
Hyderabad
E-mail : [email protected]
38 -do- Dr Azmat Nayeem Women’s Organization for
Managing Economic Needs (WOMEN)
Hyderabad
39 -do- Mr Joji Social Action for Needy
Peoples (SANP)
Hyderabad
2.2 Theme : The 28th RECA Seminar on “Multifunctionalityof Agriculture in the Context of WTO Negotiationson International Agricultural Trade”
Venue : The Institute for the Development of AgriculturalCooperation in Asia (IDACA), Tokyo, Japan
Duration : 10-20 July 2006
Objectives, Scope and Major Thrust
The gradual integration of Afro-Asian countries in the global economy has necessitated a fundamental change in the
nature of international trade negotiations. The much-expanded WTO membership requires wider involvement. The
complexity of different agreements and their implications on domestic policies put considerable strain on the
developing countries, particularly those having an under-developed domestic administrative infrastructure. Participa-
tion in international negotiations not only requires deeper understanding of the issues but also adequate financial
resources. For example, some around 40 meetings are held weekly in Geneva. Developing countries do not have the
sufficient resources - both human and capital - to participate and protect their interests in these negotiations. Due to
their limited capacity, which adversely affects their ability to harness human, material and institutional capability
required for effective participation in the negotiations, there is a need for regional coordination among the Afro-Asian
countries for negotiations in multilateral fora. It is against this background that the 28th RECA seminar
decided to focus on multi-functionality of agriculture in the context of WTO negotiations
on international agricultural trade. The seminar was organised by AARDO in collaboration with the JA Zenchu and
IDACA.
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Outcome of the Seminar
It was attended by fifteen participants, one each from fifteen AARDO member countries, besides three experts; one
each from Japan, R O Korea and R O China; two special invitees, one each from Syrian Arab Republic and Republic
of the Sudan and AARDO officials. The participating countries included People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Republic
of China, Arab Republic of Egypt, Republic of Ghana, Republic of Iraq, Republic of India, Republic of Korea,
Republic of Lebanon, Mauritius, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sultanate of Oman, Islamic Republic of Pakistan,
Republic of the Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic and Republic of Zambia.
The seminar consisted of two parts, namely, plenary meeting and field trip. The meeting included presentation of
resource papers, country reports and discussions. Two resource persons were invited by the host country from the
different institutions in Japan and two resource persons, that is, one each from R O China and R O Korea were
invited by AARDO. The special invitee from the Republic of the Sudan also made a presentation on multifunctionality
of African agriculture. In all five expert papers and twelve country papers were presented in the seminar. Based on the
inputs received during the course of presentations, the participants were divided into three groups with an objective
to give appropriate recommendations. The groups discussed specific topics in view of the objectives of the seminar
and presented their recommendations on 14 July 2006. After the presentation of the groups recommendations, the
valedictory session was held and the certificates of participation were distributed. A field trip was arranged during 16-
20 July 2006 to follow the meeting. The participants were taken to Niigata Prefecture during 18-20 July 2006. They
visited office of Niigata Prefecture, JA office of the Echigo Joestsu, a successful Japanese farmer and Niigata Agricul-
tural Research Institute for a better exposure on the multifunctionality of agriculture in Japan and the role being
played by JA, other government machinery in the Prefecture. The direct interaction with the Japanese farmers and
functionaries involved in the field of agriculture helped the participants to understand the various aspects of
multifunctionality of agriculture in a better way.
Feedback from the Participants
• On the relevance of objectives of the seminar with regard to their professional requirements, most of the
participants rated the objectives of the seminar either “highly relevant” or “very much relevant”.
• On the success of the seminar in fulfilling the objectives of the seminar, most of the participants
termed it as either “exceptionally successful or highly successful. However, three participants rated the workshop
“successful”.
• Regarding effectiveness of the contents, majority of the participants felt that the contents of the seminar
are exceptionally relevance to the objectives of the seminar, very much relevance to their country’s situation and
contributed substantially to their knowledge base and capability.
• While many participants were of the opinion that the presentation of the export papers was highly
effective, five participants felt that the presentations were very effective and three of them rated it as moderately
effective.
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• Similarly, on country paper presentation, many felt that it was effective and two rated it as moderatelyeffective. One of the participant mentioned in his comment that many of the country papers of the seminar werenot prepared keeping in view of the themes and objectives of the seminar, rather more on general issues onagriculture.
• While many of the participants described the group discussion as highly effective, five of them rated asvery effective, two as effective and one as moderately effective.
• On the issue of field visit, there existed divergent views of the participants. Many of the participantsindicated their unhappiness on long sessions on Japan cooperatives during the field visit. While the visit to primarycooperative was highly appreciated by majority of the participants, visit to the research centre was not foundsatisfactory by many of the participants. One of the participant mentioned that the field visit was more orientedtowards agricultural cooperatives rather than the theme of the seminar.
• Though all the participant agreed to the duration of the seminar adequate, one of the participants felt thatthe duration of the field visit was short. One participant noted that the time of the participants were not utilisedproperly during the seminar period. According to him, more time should have devoted on work/seminar/fieldvisit, etc.
• The participants praised the overall coordination, hospitality, accommodation, air travel, local travel,workshop room facilities, internet and computer facilities. However, some of he participants faced some problemat Shanghai airport and it was largely due to the transit rules of that country. The participants were not verycomfortable with the timing of lunch and dinner of Japan and so also with the food except the participants fromthe Pacific countries.
Suggestions from the Participants
• More emphasis should be given to the seminar (discussion) rather than the field visit as the Japaneseexperiences are differ widely from many of the AARDO member countries.
• More time needs to be made available for discussion after presentation during the field visit to promoteexchange of views and ideas.
• The programme schedule of the seminar should be given in advance, i.e., before coming to the venue(IDACA) to facilitate the participant to prepare well.
• More time should be allotted for the presentation and discussion of he country papers.
• Recommendations of the seminar may be followed up by AARDO.
• The group discussion should be organised after the field visit, so that the experience from the field couldbe incorporated in the recommendation.
• The participants routed through Shanghai suggested to avoid transit in that country in future.
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Participation
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Rafiqul Islam Secretary, Rural Ministry of Local Government,Development & Rural Development andCooperative Division Cooperatives, Dhaka
Tel : 88-02-7168961 (O)88-02-8363643 (R)
Fax : 88-02-7162284E-mail : [email protected]
2 R O China Dr Chen-Te Senior Specialist Council of AgricultureHuang Executive Yuan
37, Nanhai RoadTaipeiTel : 886-2-23126923 (O)
886-2-29293591 (R)Fax : 886-2-23120338
3 Egypt Mrs Hala Mohamed Specialist Foreign Agricultural RelationsHagras Ministry of Agriculture and Land
ReclamationNadi El Seid St., Dokki, GizaTel : 202-3374811 (O)Fax : 202-3374195E-mail : [email protected]
4 Ghana Mr Edmond Kojo Director Plant Protection and RegulatoryJack-Vesper Suglo Services (PPRS)
Ministry of Food and AgriculturePost Box M-37Greater Accra RegionTel : 233-21-302638 (O)
233-24-4388275 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
5 India Mr Naba Krushna Director Ministry of Rural DevelopmentSahu Government of India
379, Krishi Bhawan, New DelhiTel : 91-11-23383006 (O)
91-11-26882240 (R)Fax : 91-11-23383006E-mail : [email protected]
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6 Iraq Mr Ala’a Kamil Assistant Chief of Department of RelationsAl Sammaraie Agricultural Engineer Ministry of Agriculture
BaghdadTel : 964-1-718107/
7186611 (O)E-mail : [email protected]
7 R O Korea Mr Jong-Wan Park Deputy Assistant Multilateral Cooperation DivisionDirector Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry
1 Jungang-Dong, Gwachon-SiGyunggi-DoTel : 82-2-500-1707 (O)
82-31-602-0458 (R)Fax : 82-2-504-6659E-mail : [email protected]
8 Lebanon Mr Hussein Dib Head of Directorate Ministry of AgricultureNasrallah of Studies and Bir Hassan, Safarat Street
Coordination BeirutTel : 961-1- 848449 (O)
961-70956700 (R)Fax : 961-1-848449/824100E-mail : [email protected]
9 Mauritius Mr Chettandeo Principal Assistant Ministry of Agro-IndustryBhugun Secretary and Fisheries
9th Floor, Renganadin SeereevasanBuildingPort LouisTel : 2110541 (O)
6255291 (R)Fax : 2104695
10 Nigeria Mr Samuel Assistant Director, Federal Department ofAdemilola Agriculture Rural DevelopmentOguntimehin Michael Okpara Way, Wuse Zone
AbujaTel : 234- 08032714066 (O)
234-08032714066 (R)
11 Oman Mr Salim Saif Al Assistant Director Planning and Investment PromotionAbdaly General Ministry of Agriculture and
FisheriesP O Box 467, P C 113MuscatTel : 968-24691357 (O)
968-24541559 (R)
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12 Pakistan Mr Syed Sultan Nazim Union Council Ministry of Local Government &Shah Rural Development
IslamabadTel : 92-51-9214305Fax : 92-51-9208424/
9203429
13 Sudan Prof. Hamid Hussain Director Agricultural Economics &Mohammed Policy Research CentreFaki Agricultural Research Corp.
P O Box 126, Wad MedariTel : 249-185—212421 (O)
249-185-312477 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
14 Syria Mr Basheer Izzat Head of Division Directorate of Agriculture PolicyHamwi Ministry of Agriculture and
Agrarian ReformAl-Hijaz SquareDamascusTel : 963-11-5421547 (O)
963-11-6416015 (R)Fax : 963-11-5421702
15 Zambia Ms Catherine Poso First Secretary High Commission of the Republic(Consular Affairs) of Zambia
D-5/4, Vasant ViharNew Delhi 110057, India
RESOURCE PERSONS
16 R O China Dr Rhung-Jieh Woo Professor Department of Agricultural EconomicsNational Taiwan University1, Roosevelt Road, Section 4Taipei, Taiwan 106Tel : 886-2-33662668 (O)
17 R O Korea Dr Kwang-Lai, Park Senior Researcher National Institute of Science andTechnology,Rural Development Administration249 Seodun-Dong, Suwon-CityGyunggi-ProvinceTel : 82-31-290-0297 (O)
82-31-293-7273 (R)Fax : 82-31-290-0296E-mail : [email protected]
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SPECIAL INVITEES
18 Syria H E Dr Nabe Deputy Minister Ministry of Agriculture &Mohammad Rasheed Agrarian Reform
Government of the Syrian ArabRepublicHijaz Square, DamascusTel : 2213614/2458835Fax : 2244023/2456635E-mail : [email protected]
19 Sudan Dr Abdelrazig Advisor to the Hon’ble Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryElbashir Mohamed Minister P O Box 283, KhartoumFadul Tel : 249-183-770853 (O)
Mobile : 249-912177778Fax : 249-183-778800E-mail : [email protected]
2.3 Theme : The Role of Land Tenure in Rural Development
Venue : Khartoum, Sudan
Duration : 11-17 August 2006
Objectives, Scope and Major Thrust
Historically, ownership and use of land are closely associated with population density. After certain critical limits ofpopulation density, the land becomes the critical factor in agricultural production and related activities leading to theemergence of notion of land property rights beginning with community or tribal rights, thereafter ownership rightsby a family or individual. In this context, land tenure can be described as institutional arrangements for allocation,acquisition and use of agricultural land for production purposes. These arrangements can be formally (usually) orinformally defined as “customarily”. Thus, land tenure has social, economic and political implications that arereflected in rural livelihoods, social and political stability. The fundamental goal of land tenure is to enhance and securepeople’s land rights to avoid arbitrary eviction, unfair land distribution, and landlessness and to encourage rightholders to invest in land use.
Land tenure systems are not static but dynamic and may changes, over a period of time, according to the situationaldemands, The change may be necessitated by the pace of social, political and economic development and the scarcityof factors of production especially land. This implies consistent policing to readjust the land tenure system. Thepolicing may encompass land reform i.e. redistribution, consolidation and reclamation of new land. In view of thisbackdrop, Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) decided to organise international workshop on“Role of Land Tenure in Rural Development”. The main objective behind this theme was to highlight the signifi-cance of land tenure to the member countries in designing and implementing successfully their rural developmentprogrammes.
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The workshop was organised by AARDO in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Govern-ment of the Republic of the Sudan and the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD), Khartoum,Sudan.
Outcome of the Workshop
The inaugural function of the workshop was held on 12 August 2006 in the Conference hall of the AOAD atKhartoum. H E Mr Abdalla Yahia Adam, Secretary General, AARDO, and H E Dr Salem Al-Lozi, Director General,AOAD delivered their addresses. The workshop was inaugurated by H E Eng. Mohamed Elameen Kabbashi Eissa,Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Republic of the Sudan. The workshop was attended by 17 participants from 12AARDO member countries, namely, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ghana, India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nigeria,Oman, Pakistan, Sudan, Yemen, besides the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Zam-bia. In addition, five resource persons from India, Malaysia, Nigeria and Sudan attended the workshop.
During the business sessions, five expert papers were presented by the resource persons from India, Malaysia, Nigeriaand Sudan. In addition, twelve country papers from AARDO member countries, namely, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso,Egypt, Ghana, India, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Sudan, Yemen and a paper from CommonMarket for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Zambia were presented. In order to arrive at appropriaterecommendations, participants were divided into three groups; each group having a chairperson and a secretary.
In order to arrive at appropriate recommendations, participants were divided into three groups which deliberated onthe specific topics in view of the objectives of the workshop. The groups recommended for the recognition ofcustomary rights under various community land tenure systems; consideration of traditional and socio-economicconditions to ensure effective rural development; utilization and allocation of land according to its relative advan-tages; consideration of environmental impact and sustainability; equal land rights to women; comprehensive landuse map and clearly defined ownership; community participation in the management of forests and other naturalresources; capacity building of stakeholders to create awareness, accountability and transparency. On 14 August 2006,the participants were also taken for a field visit to Gezirah irrigation scheme located about 200 kilometers, south ofKhartoum. The scheme provides the largest gravity irrigation system covering an area of about 2.2 million feddans.It covers 400,000 area group schemes for crops like cotton, sorghum, cereals, groundnut, etc. Historically, the landadministration in Sudan began in 1906 and the major part of the land along the river Nile was registered as freeholdin the name of the Government. It was further leased to the farmers for cultivation in the form of tenancy.
Feedback from the Participants
• On the relevance of the theme and objectives of the workshop, the participants opined differently as 34percent agreed that the objectives of the programme were highly relevant to their professional requirement, 45 percentgiven their opinion to very much relevant while only 21 percent thought it relevant.
• With regard to the extent of success of the programme in fulfilling its objectives, 56 percent of theparticipants found it highly successful followed by those who gave their opinion for successful whereas only twopercent opined it exceptionally successful.
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• On the effectiveness of the contents in relation with the objectives and the practical utility in home situationwas considered highly successful by 56 percent, exceptionally successful by 28 percent and successful by the rest of theparticipants. The majority of the participants also felt the effectiveness of the contents highly successful in increasingtheir capability.
• With regard to the effectiveness of the programme in addressing different issues through the presentationof expert papers and country reports, group discussion and field visit during the course of the workshop, 50 percentof the participants opined that it was very effective, 27 percent of them opined it effective whereas the rest found itwas highly effective.
• On the duration of the workshop, all the participants considered that it was adequate to deliberate on theissues and reach at the appropriate recommendations.
• For the overall coordination, 45 percent of the participants considered it highly satisfactory, 28 percentconsidered exceptionally satisfactory and the rest considered it satisfactory.
• For the workshop room facilities, majority of the participants felt that it was very good. However, they feltthe need of translation from English to Arabic and vise versa for better understanding of the issues and opinions.
• Most of the participants felt that their travel arrangements were highly satisfactory. However, most of themexpressed their dissatisfaction over hotel accommodation and felt the need it to be improved in the future programmes.
Suggestions from the Participants
• Script of the country papers be distributed a few days in advance of the presentations so that the differentaccents of the language may be understood.
• Free Internet access to be given to the participants.
• On arrival visa facilitation need to be further improved.
Participation
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr B M Kamal Deputy Secretary Rural Development & CooperativeDivision, Ministry of Local Government,Rural Development & Cooperatives,DhakaTel : 880-2-7168941 (O)
880-2-8150072 (R)Fax : 880-2-7162284E-mail : [email protected]
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2 Burkina Mrs Maimouna Director General Ministry of AgricultureFaso Derme Traore Land Matters P O Box 7005
OuagadouguTel : 226-50-499900 to 09
226-70257777 (Mobile)Fax : 226-50-375807
3 Egypt Mr Hassan Director General Department of ExtensionMohamed Saleh Programmes
Central Administration forAgricultural Extension andEnvironmentMinistry of Agriculture and LandReclamationCairoTel : 7626309 (O)
3868164 (R)Fax : 7494852E-mail : [email protected]
4 Ghana Mr Ahmed Baah Senior Planning Officer Ministry of Lands & Forestry andFuta Mines
P O Box M-212, AccraTel : 233-21-684459 (O)
233-242-704435 (R)Fax : 233-21-684459E-mail : [email protected]
5 India Mr S K Narula Assistant Commissioner Department of Land ResourcesMinistry of Rural DevelopmentKrishi Bhavan, New Delhi
6 Malaysia Mr Mohamed Rizal Assistant Secretary Strategic Planning UnitBin Mustafa Ministry of Rural and Regional
DevelopmentLevel 7, Block D9, Parcel DFederal Government AdministrativeCentre62606 PutrajayaTel : 603-88862592 (O)
603-31492005 (R)Fax : 603-88892149E-mail : [email protected]
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7 Mauritius Mr Vhinaye Gheewon Senior Regional Ministry of Environment andDookhony Development Officer National Development Unit
12th Floor Sterling HouseLislet, Geoffroys Street,Port LouisTel : 230-2137196 (O)
230-2433405 (R)Fax : 230-2105246
8 Nigeria Engr. C. O. Deputy Director Federal Department of AgricultureOnyeziligbo and Rural Development
Federal Ministry of Agriculture andRural DevelopmentMicheal Okpara Way, Wuse Zone 5,PMB 215, Garki, AbujaTel : 234-9-5238468Mobile : 234-8036027040E-mail : [email protected]
9 Oman Mr Abdullah Agricultural Land & Department of Agriculture, AnimalMohammed Al Irrigation Specialist and Fisheries ResourcesNadhri P O Box: 2, Code: 813, Dibba
Musandam GovernorateTel : 966-2-6836788 (O)
968-2-6836009Fax : 968-2-6836376Mobile:971-50-4452521E-mail : [email protected]
10 Pakistan Mr Badarul Islam Member Board of Revenue, Government ofPunjabBank Road, Near Old AnarkaliThana, LahoreTel : 92-42-9210786 (O)
92-42-9204443 (R)Cell : 92-3004068393Fax : 92-42-9210797E-mail : [email protected]
11 Sudan Ms Susan Fouad Specialist Natural Resources GeneralAhmed Directorate
Range Pasture AdministrationKhartoumTel : 249-183-775231Mobile : 249-912778411
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12 -do- Ms Ilham Elsadig Specialist Natural Resources GeneralMohamed Directorate
KhartoumTel : 249-183-770059Mobile : 249-9126437720
13 -do- Mr Addulhai Mohamed Specialist National Forest CorporationShareef Khartoum
Tel : 249-183-499922Mobile:249-912645031E-mail : [email protected]
14 -do- Mr Abdel Rahman Specialist Extension & Technology TransferYassien Ahmed Kossola Centre
KhartoumTel : 249-185-339990Mobile:249-11-307613
15 -do- Ms Maimouna M. Specialist Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryAlbakri Abuharaz Khartoum
Tel : 249-183-772121Mobile : 091889812
16 Yemen Mr Mohammed Advisor in Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture andAbdulbari Thabit Department Irrigation
P O Box 11562Sana’aTel : 967-1-302339
711-704666Fax : 967-1-282999/302918E-mail : [email protected]
17 COMESA Mr Shamseldin Agricultural Economist Investment Promotion and Private(Zambia) Mohamed Salim Sector Development
Common Market for Eastern andSouthern Africa (COMESA)Mercado Comum ParaAfrica Oriental E AustraleComesa Centre, Ben Bella RoadP O Box 30051Lusaka 10101Tel : 260-1-229725/32
extension 312Fax : 260-1-227318/225107E-mail : [email protected]
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RESOURCE PERSONS
18 India Dr T. Haque Chairman Commission for Agricultural Costsand Prices
Ministry of AgricultureRoom No. 161, Krishi BhawanNew Delhi 110 001
Tel : 91-11-23385216Mobile : 91-9818383200Fax : 91-11-23383848
E-mail : [email protected]
19 Malaysia Dato’ Dr Mohd. Secretary General Ministry of Rural and Regional
Tap Bin Salleh DevelopmentLevel 9, Block D9, Parcel DFederal Government Administrative
Centre62606 Putrajaya
20 Nigeria Engr. Oyewole T. Director Federal Department of AgriculturalOgunmola and Rural Development
Federal Ministry of Agriculture and
Rural DevelopmentMicheal Okpara Way, Wuse Zone 5Abuja
21 Sudan Dr Osman Abu Former Minister Cooperation and RuralEl Gasim Development
President and Managing DirectorSudan Organization forCooperation and Rural Development
KhartoumTel : 249-183-267944 (O)
87555016 (R)
249-912305128 (Mobile)Fax : 249-183-267128
22 -do- Mr Filberto Mayuot Legal Counsel Ministry of JusticeGovernment of the Republic of theSudan
Khartoum
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2.4 Theme : Agriculture as a Business in Africa : A New Paradigm
Venue : Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute(ARMTI) Ilorin, Nigeria
Duration : 18-22 December 2006
Objectives, Scope and Major Thrust
The main objectives of the workshop is to examine the current status of agriculture in Africa, including constraints,
opportunities and policies for the sustainable agriculture development. This workshop will helped the member
countries from Africa to come together and share their experiences on the subject.
Outcome of the Workshop
The workshop, organised by the Regional Office of AARDO for West Africa, Accra, Ghana in collaboration with theFederal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria andAgricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI), Ilorin, Nigeria in Ilorin, was attended by 16participants from 8 member countries of AARDO, namely, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria,Sudan and Zambia. In addition, five resource persons, one each from Ghana, India, Nigeria, Zambia, and FAORegional Office, Ghana participated in the workshop. H E Mr Abraham Dwuma Odoom, Deputy Minister,Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Environment, Government of the Republic of Ghanaattended the workshop as a Special Invitee.
The participants discussed about significance of agriculture in national economy; resource–base potential foragricultural development and growth; current farming systems, crop diversification and intensification; majorconstraints to agricultural development and growth, etc. As a part of the field visit programme, the participantsvisited the Special Royal Farm in Obbo Ile city in Nigeria to observe the activities of the farm house. The farm houseis a model engaged in the training of youth as well as demonstration of the best agricultural practices and technologies.
After presentation of country as well as expert papers and extensive discussions, the participants arrived at a set ofrecommendations focusing on the following sub-themes: i) Current Status of Agriculture as a Business in Africa;ii) Underlying Causes of the Current Status or Factors Responsible for the Current Status of Agriculture; and iii) theWay Forward. The recommendations were presented in the plenary session.
Participation
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Burkina Mr Ambaon Jonas Attache Embassy of Burkina Faso in NigeriaFaso Some 8, Djibouti Crescent
Off. Adetokunbo AdemolaCrescentWuse II, Abuja
Tel : 09-4130491
E-mail : [email protected]
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2 -do- Mr Terimfar Ignace Technical Counsellor Rural and AgriculturalSome and Director Development Project
Ministry of Agriculture,Hydraulic and FisheriesResources, B P 5121Ouagadougou 07Tel : 0022670262527/
0022650499944E-mail : [email protected]
3 Egypt Dr (Ms) Wessam Researcher Rural Community Research StationShehata Mohd. Institute of Agriculture ExtensionElsayed and Rural Development
9, Gamma Str.GizaTel : 02/8558154E-mail : [email protected]
4 Ghana Mr Frank Amoah Regional Agricultural Ministry of Food and AgricultureAdongo Officer P O Box 14
TamaleTel : 233-71-22953 (O)
233-71-27961 (R)Fax : 233-71-22908E-mail : [email protected]
5 -do- Mr Robert Director, Policy and Ministry of Local GovernmentKuwornu Rural Development and Honorary Regional
Representative ofAARDO for West AfricaP O Box M 50AccraTel : +233-21-682011E-mail : [email protected]
6 Kenya Dr Kambona Oscar Lecturer Department of Eco Tourism,Ouma (Sustainable Hotel and Institution
Tourism) ManagementMaseno UniversityMasenoTel : 254-72646320 (O)
254-725217105
E-mail : [email protected]
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7 Mauritius Mr Chooramansing Research and Ministry of Agro-IndustryPrayag Development Officer & Fisheries
Horticulture DivisionPort LouisTel : 4645517 (230)E-mail : c.paryag govt mu.com
8 Nigeria Mr M A Brooks AARDO Desk Department of Rural DevelopmentOfficer Federal Ministry of
Agriculture and RuralDevelopmentP.M.B. 215, GarkiAbujaTel : +2340090865390172
+2340090842149228E-mail : [email protected]
9 -do Mr Ikyereve Akpehe Principal Agriculture Federal Ministry of AgricultureOfficer and Rural Development
Wuse Zone 5AbujaTel : 08043195277E-mail : [email protected]
10 -do- Dr Olaleye Olufemi Head, Training Agricultural and RuralAmos Technology Management Training Institute
Department (ARMTI)P M B 1343, Ilorin, Kwara StateTel : 0805-2626-522E-mail : [email protected]
11 -do- Mr Kevin Abin Chief Agriculture Federal Ministry of AgricultureTekpat Officer and Rural Development
Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, Kwara StateTel : 234-9-5238468 (O)
234-8036047399 (Mobile)E-mail : [email protected]
12 -do- Mr Julius Adebayo Head Rural Development andOnietan Gender Issues Department
Agricultural and Rural ManagementTraining Institute (ARMTI)P M B 1343, Ilorin, Kwara StateTel : 08033859354E-mail : [email protected]
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13 -do- Mr Akanimo Head Computer Training &T. Ifon Information Management Division
Agricultural and Rural ManagementTraining Institute (ARMTI)P M B 1343, Ilorin, Kwara StateTel : 080234 (O)
8035246339E-mail : [email protected]
14 -do Mr Ademola A. Head Development Management DivisionAdeyemo Agricultural and Rural Management
Training Institute (ARMTI)Ilorin, Kwara StateTel : 08032171007E-mail : [email protected]
15 Sudan Mr Salih Kheir Specialist Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryAlla Hussein Khartoum
Tel : 00249-122255020
16 Zambia Mrs Dora Mutakwa Chief Cooperative Ministry of AgriculturePhiri Officer and Cooperatives, Lusaka
Tel : 260-1-252552/080234 (O)260-1-214496
Fax : 260-1-214496E-mail : [email protected]
RESOURCE PERSONS
17 Ghana Mr Robert Van Agro Industry & FAO Regional OfficeOtterdijk Infrastructure Officer for Africa
P O Box 1628, AccraTel : 233-21-7010933
Ext. 3133 (O)233-244216743 (Mobile)
Fax : 233-21-7010943E-mail : [email protected]
18 Zambia Mr James Mweemba Agricultural Officer Ministry of Agriculture& CooperativeP O Box 65, MpongweTel : 260-1-482091Fax : 260-1-482091Mobile:260-96827395E-mail : [email protected]
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19 Nigeria Prof: Ifeyori I. Director Agricultural and Rural ManagementIhimodu Training Institute (ARMTI)
P M B 1343IlorinKwara StateTel : 0807795422E-mail : [email protected]
20 -do- Dr Iloabuchi Gilbert Head Extension Management DivisionOkoye Agricultural and Rural Management
Training Institute (ARMTI)P M B 1343IlorinKwara StateTel : 08034917108E-mail : [email protected]
21 -do- Dr S T Toluyemi Head Agricultural Finance and RuralCredit DivisionAgricultural and Rural ManagementTraining Institute (ARMTI)P M B 1343IlorinKwara StateTel : 08033599734E-mail : [email protected]
22 -do- Mr Oladele Windapo Head Agricultural Development DepartmentAgricultural and Rural ManagementTraining Institute (ARMTI)IlorinKwara StateTel : 08030528808E-mail : [email protected]
SPECIAL INVITEE
23 Ghana H E Mr Abraham Deputy Minister Ministry of Local Government,Dwuma Odoom Rural Development
and EnvironmentP O Box MB-50AccraTel : 233-21663668Fax : 233-21-682011
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THE YEAR 2007THE YEAR 2007THE YEAR 2007THE YEAR 2007THE YEAR 2007
2.5 Theme : Retreat on “Rural Development : Afro-Asian Perspective”
Venue : National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD)Hyderabad, India
Duration : 8 - 11 January 2007
Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development,Government of India organised a Retreat on the above subject at the National Institute of Rural Development(NIRD).
Objectives
i) To examine the conceptual and theoretical aspects of rural societies;
ii) To review the rural development programmes, objectives, policies, strategies and organizationalstructure;
iii) To review the current state of implementation and impact of rural development programmes in AARDOmember countries;
iv) To review the role of national, bilateral, regional and international agencies in promoting the ruraldevelopment programmes;
v) Findings of reviews and recommendations; and
vi) Preparation of “Delhi Declaration on Rural Development”.
Outcome of the Retreat
The Retreat was inaugurated by H E Mr Chandra Sekhar Sahu, Hon’ble Minister of State for Rural Development,Government of India. Dr Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and H E Mr. AbdallaYahia Adam, Secretary General, AARDO delivered their addresses during the inaugural session. The Retreat wasattended by twenty-nine (29) participants from seventeen (17) AARDO member countries, namely, Bangladesh,Burkina Faso, R O China, Egypt, Ghana, India, Jordan, R O Korea, Malaysia, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman,Pakistan, Sudan, Syria and Zambia. Besides, two AARDO officials participated in the Retreat. The delegates from theparticipating countries presented their country papers. In addition, expert papers by the representatives from theCentre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP), Dhaka, Bangladesh and the Centre onIntegrated Rural Development for Africa (CIRDAfrica) were presented. Besides, a Keynote paper and four themepapers were also presented by the experts from India.
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In order to arrive at appropriate recommendations, the participants deliberated on the following themes: PovertyAlleviation in Rural Areas – Priority and Policy Framework, Gender Issues and Role of Women in Rural Development,Successful Approaches/Practices of Rural Development, and Bilateral, Regional Partnership for Rural Developmentand Marketing of Rural Products. The recommendations of the Retreat were presented in the Inter-MinisterialSummit held at New Delhi on 12 January 2007.
Participation
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Mohammed Director (Training) Bangladesh AcademyMir Kashem for Rural Development
(BARD), Kotbari, Comilla 3503
2 -do- Mr Md. Nazrul Joint Director Bangladesh Rural DevelopmentAlam Howlader (Admn.) Board (BRDB)
Palli Bhaban5 Kowran Bazar, Dhaka
3 Burkina Mr Terimfar Ignaace Specialist Ministry of Agriculture, HydraulicFaso Some and Fishery Resources
Government of the Republicof Burkina Faso03 BP 7005Ouagadougou
4 R O China Ms Hung-Ying Chief of Agricultural Council of AgricultureYang Extension Division Executive Yuan
37, Nanhai RoadTaipei, Taiwan
5 -do- Mr Yung-CHuan Section Chief of Conservation BureauKo Soil and Water Council of Agriculture,
Executive Yuan, 37, Nanhai RoadTaipei, Taiwan
6 Egypt Dr Ibrahim Chairman Organization for ReconstructionIbrahim El Sayed Development of Egyptian VillageRihanand Ministry of Local Government
1, El Said Street, DokkiGiza
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7 Ghana Mr Louis Kobla Development Planning Ministry of Local GovernmentAgbe Officer and Rural Development
P O Box M 50Accra
8 -do- Mr Philip Kwaku Ghana Civil Servant Ministry of Local GovernmentAsamoah and Rural Development
P O Box M 50Accra
9 -do- Dr Kodzo Kopku Minister Counsellor Ghana High CommissionAlAbo 50-N, Satya Marg, Chankyapuri
New Delhi, India
10 Jordan Dr Jamal Assistant General National Centre for Research andMoh’d Khalaf Director Technology Transfer (NCARTT)Al-Rusheidat Amman
11 -do- Mr Wassfi Hassan Regional Representative Ministry of Municipal AffairsNawwaf El-Sreihin of AARDO for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Middle East Amman
12 R O Korea Mr Kim, Chang-Hyun Director Multilateral DivisionMinistry of Agriculture and ForestryGovernment of theRepublic of Korea88, Gwanmum-ro, Gwacheon-cityGyeonggi-do
13 -do- Mr Kang, Assistant Director Multilateral DivisionSeung-Gyoo Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Government of theRepublic of Korea88, gwanmum-ro, Gwacheon-cityGyeonggi-do
14 Malaysia Mr Mohd. Arpan Principal Assistant Poverty Eradication Divisionbin Shari Secretary Ministry of Rural and
Regional DevelopmentPutrajaya
15 -do- Mr. Alias bin Mohd Principal Assistant Poverty Eradication DivisionYassin Secretary Ministry of Rural and
Regional DevelopmentPutrajaya
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16 Mauritius Mr Grish Gunraz Permanent Secretary Ministry of Environment andGunesh National Development Unit
Government of theRepublic of MauritiusSterling House, 12th FloorLislet Geoffroy StreetPort Louis
17 -do- Mr Guruduth Principal Regional Ministry of EnvironmentDookhony Development Officer and National Development Unit
Government of the Republicof MauritiusSterling House, 12th FloorLislet Geoffroy StreetPort Louis
18 Morocco Mr Mohamed Director (Land Planning) Ministry of Agriculture,Milourhmane Rural Development,
Water and ForestsGovernment of Kingdom ofMoroccoB.P. 607Rabat Chellah
19 -do- Mr Akka Oulahboub Chief Division of Forest PlanningMinistry of Agriculture,Rural Development,Water and ForestsGovernment of the Kingdomof MoroccoB.P. 607, Rabat Chellah
20 Nigeria Engr. O T Director Department of Rural DevelopmentOgunmola Federal Ministry of Agriculture and
Rural DevelopmentGovernment of FederalRepublic of NigeriaMicheal Okpara Way, Wuse Zone 5Abuja
21 -do- Mr. Michael Asebake AARDO Desk Officer Federal Ministry of AgricultureBrooks and Rural Development
Government of FederalRepublic of NigeriaMicheal Okpara Way, Wuse Zone 5Abuja
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22 Oman Mrs Hamida Saloum Director of Rural Ministry of Agriculture and FisheriesSulailim Al- Hukairy Women Development Sultanate of Oman
Muscat
23 -do- Mr Eid Salim Saed Specialist Ministry of Agriculture andAl-Shekaili Fisheries
Sultanate of Oman, Muscat
24 Pakistan Mr Muhammad Joint Secretary Ministry of Local GovernmentRajab and Rural Development
Government of IslamicRepublic of PakistanIslamabad
25 -do- Mr Sayed Momin Project Director Ministry of Local GovernmentAli Shah and Rural Development
Government of IslamicRepublic of PakistanIslamabad
26 Sudan Mr Adel Yousif Director of Ministry of Agriculture and ForestsEl Taib Babiker Bilateral Cooperation Government of the
Republic of the SudanKhartoum
27 Zambia Mr Azele Taison Senior Youth Ministry of Sports, Youth andMbewe Development Officer Child Development
P O Box 50700Lusaka
28 CIRDAP Mr Durga P. Paudyal Director General Centre on Integrated Rural(Bangladesh) Development for Asia and the
Pacific (CIRDAP)Chameli House, 17 Topkhana RoadG P O Box 2883Dhaka 1000
29 CIRDAfrica Dr Abdel Monim Former Director Centre on Integrated Rural(Sudan) Mohmed El-Sheikh Development for Africa
(CIRDAfrica)Khartoum
30 India Dr T. Haque Chairman Agriculture Cost and PriceCommissionMinistry of AgricultureGovernment of IndiaKrishi BhawanNew Delhi
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31 -do- Dr S. Mahendra Director Centre for Economic andDev Social Studies (CESS)
BegumpetHyderabad 500016Tel. : +91-40-2340 2789
2341 6780 2341 6610/11/12/13.
Fax : 91-40-2340 6808;E-mail : [email protected]
32 -do- Dr Amar Singh Joint Secretary (IC) Ministry of Rural DevelopmentKrishi BhawanNew Delhi
33 -do- Dr N K Sahu Director (Monitoring) Ministry of Rural DevelopmentKrishi BhawanNew Delhi
34 -do- Mr Subba Rao Director Ministry of Rural DevelopmentKrishi BhawanNew Delhi
35 -do- Dr Ranjana Gupta Director Ministry of Rural DevelopmentKrishi BhawanNew Delhi
36 -do- Mr E. Jose Deputy Secretary Ministry of Rural DevelopmentKrishi BhawanNew Delhi
37 -do- Mr V S Sampath Director General National Institute of RuralDevelopment (NIRD), HyderabadTel : 91-040-24008441Fax : 91-040-24015277E-mail : [email protected]
38 -do- Mr Bhanwarlal Deputy Director National Institute of RuralGeneral Development (NIRD), Hyderabad
Tel : 91-040-24008444Fax : 91-040-24008502
39 -do- Dr Sriram Registrar and Director National Institute of RuralTaranikanti Development (NIRD), Hyderabad
Tel : 91-040-24008498E-mail : [email protected]
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40 -do- Dr S. Rajakutty Professor & Head Centre for Planning, Monitoring andEvaluation (CPME)NIRD, Hyderabad
41 -do- Dr K. Hanumantha Professor Centre for Quantitative TechniquesRao & Information Technology
(CQT&IT)NIRD, Hyderabad
42 -do- Dr G. Rajanikanth Specialist Centre for Quantitative Techniques& Information Technology(CQT&IT)NIRD, Hyderabad
43 -do- Dr B K Thapliyal Professor & Head Centre for Agrarian Studies &Disaster Mitigation (CAS&DM)NIRD, Hyderabad
44 -do- Dr R R Prasad Professor & Head Centre for Equity & Social Dev.(CESD), NIRD, Hyderabad
45 -do- Dr M. Thaha Professor & Head Centre for Gender Studies (CGS)NIRD, Hyderabad
46 -do- Dr P. Durga Prasad Professor & Head Centre for Human Resource Dev.(CHRD), NIRD, Hyderabad
47 -do- Dr E.Sudhakar Professor & Head Centre for Technology & ProductReddy Management (CTPM)
NIRD, Hyderabad
48 -do- Dr Suman Chandra Professor (Retd.) National Institute of RuralDevelopment (NIRD), Hyderabad
49 -do- Dr Dyanand Bidari Associate Professor National Institute of RuralDevelopment (NIRD), HyderabadTel : 91-040-24008441Fax : 91-040-24015277E-mail : [email protected]
50 -do- Dr Radhika Rani Specialist Centre for Agrarian Studies &Disaster Mitigation (CAS&DM)NIRD, Hyderabad
51 -do- Dr Gyan Mudra Specialist Centre for Human ResourceDevelopmentNIRD, Hyderabad
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52 -do- Dr Maithreyi Krishnaraj Specialist Centre for Gender Studies (CGS)NIRD, Hyderabad
53 -do- Dr C S Singhal Specialist Centre for Human ResourceDevelopmentNIRD, Hyderabad
54 -do- Dr S K Bhanja Specialist Centre for Economic andSocial Studies (CESS)HyderabadTel : +91-40-2340 2789
2341 6780 2341 6610Fax : 91-40-2340 6808E-mail : [email protected]
55 -do- Dr R. Radhakrishna Specialist Centre for Economic andSocial Studies (CESS)HyderabadTel : +91-40-2340 2789
2341 6780 2341 6610Fax : 91-40-2340 6808E-mail : [email protected]
2.6 Theme : Inter-Ministerial Summit on Rural Development:Afro-Asian Perspective
Venue : Ministry of Rural DevelopmentVigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, India
Duration : 12 January 2007
Objectives
The main objective of the Summit was to adopt the recommendation of the Retreat held at NIRD, Hyderabad,India as ‘New Delhi Declaration’ which would go a long way in helping the policy-makers and other stake-holders ofAARDO member countries in achieving rural development objectives particularly poverty alleviation with renewedvigour.
Outcome of the Summit
The Inter-Ministerial Summit on Rural Development : Afro-Asian Perspective was organised on 12 January 2007 bythe esteemed Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India and the invitations were extended by H E the
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Minister of Rural Development, Government of India to his counterparts in the AARDO member countries. TheSummit was inaugurated by H E Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, the Hon’ble President of India. The Summit was addressedby H E Dr Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, Minister of Rural Development; H E Mr Chandra Sekhar Sahu, Minister ofState of Rural Development, Government of India and H E Mr Abdalla Yahia Adam, Secretary General, AARDO.The Summit was attended, besides the participants of the Retreat, by the Hon’ble Ministers of nine (9) AARDOmember countries, namely, Republic of China, Arab Republic of Egypt, Republic of Ghana, Republic of India,Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Malaysia, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Syrian ArabRepublic. The recommendations of the Retreat, after due modifications, were adopted by the august house asthe “New Delhi Declaration”. The Declaration has been circulated among all the member countries of the Organization.
The ‘New Delhi Declaration’ strongly reaffirmed its resolution to adopt measures to reduce workload on women,expand gainful employment opportunities for them and ensure equal pay for work of equal value. It was resolvedthat measures would be taken for prevention and elimination of all forms of violence and other harmful practicesagainst women; to improve their representation in all structures of power and decision making; to address genderimbalances in education and training; to ensure availability of gender segregated data and training of the data users forits proper analysis and use for planning, monitoring and evaluation of all development programmes; and to ensurethat rural women are accorded full and equal access to and control over land and other productive resources includingcredit, technologies, market and other services.
Participation
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 India H E Dr Raghuvansh Minister Ministry of Rural DevelopmentPrasad Singh Government of India
Krishi BhawanNew Delhi
2 Syria H E Dr Nabe Deputy Minister Ministry of Agriculture andMohammad Rasheed Agrarian Reform
Government of Syrian
Arab RepublicDamascus
3 Ghana H E Mr Stephen Minister Ministry of Local Government, RuralKwadwo Development and EnvironmentAsamoah-Boateng Government of Republic of Ghana
Accra
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4 Jordan H E Mr Nader Minister Ministry of Municipal AffairsMohamad Hashemite Kingdom of JordanAl-Subhi Al-Duhairat Amman
5 Malaysia H E Dato’ Zainal Deputy Minister Ministry of Rural and RegionalAbidin Bin Osman Development
Government of MalaysiaPutrajaya
6 Nigeria H E Mr Chief Minister Ministry of State for Agriculture andBamidele F. Dada Rural Development
Federal Ministry of Agriculture andRural DevelopmentGovernment of FederalRepublic of NigeriaAbuja
7 Pakistan H E Justice (Retd) Federal Minister Ministry of Local GovernmentAbdul Razak A. and Rural DevelopmentThahim Government of Islamic
Republic of PakistanIslamabad
8 Egypt H E Dr Ali El Moselhy Minister Ministry of Social SolidarityGovernment of Arab Republicof EgyptCairo
9 Taiwan H E Dr Jen-Chyuan Deputy Minister Council of AgriucltureLee Executive Yuan
China Taipei
2.7 Theme : Effective Agricultural Insurance Schemes forSustainable Family Farming in Developing Countries
Venue : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration : 29 April - 06 May 2007
Objectives, Scope and Major Thrust
Agriculture is the main source of livelihood for millions of farmers in developing countries. The overwhelming
majority of farmers are small producers who depend mainly on rain for crops production. The risk and uncertainty
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associated with agricultural production make it a highly risky business. To cope with the nature-induced risks such asdroughts, floods, cyclones, hailstorms, attacks of pests and diseases, etc., crop insurance has been considered as one
of the major viable options. Crop insurance can play a vital role in sustaining small and marginal farmers' economy.Similarly, it can protect small farmers against the risks and uncertainties of crop production which are beyond theircontrol thereby sustaining small farming for food security and employment. The purpose of crop insurance is to
compensate farmers in case of crop failure as a result of natural risks and uncertainties and to encourage small farmersto adopt progressive farming practices, high value inputs and advanced technology in agriculture and to help instabilising farm income.
In fact, in some of the developing countries, crop insurance does exist as an institutional response to nature inducedrisks. But still, there is limited knowledge among policy-makers and farmers about the various measures of crop
insurance-merits and demerits. Moreover, crop insurance is a costly venture, and hence, questions like who wouldfinance the scheme and by how much, and under what terms and conditions arise. Since crops are not properties offixed and known values, it is a basic problem to determine their insurance liability or amount, let alone the fact that
losses are either partial or total. Therefore, the administrative body to deal with crop insurance should also be clearlydetermined. With this background, the Workshop was organised by AARDO in collaboration with the Departmentof Agriculture and Institute for Rural Advancement (INFRA), Government of Malaysia.
The objectives of the workshop were to :
i) exchange information on the current development of agricultural insurance in the developing countries;
ii) introduce the general theories, concept and principles of agricultural insurance;
iii) highlight the successful models of agricultural insurance schemes; and
iv) enable the participants to prepare models of sustainable agricultural insurance schemes.
Outcome of the Workshop
The workshop was attended by fourteen (14) participants from ten (10) AARDO member countries, namely,Bangladesh, R O China, Jordan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Sudan, and Syria. In addition, threeresource persons from India, Malaysia, and Sudan also participated. Besides, two AARDO officials participated in the
workshop.
In the workshop, three expert papers by the resource persons and ten country papers by the participants from themember countries were presented. In order to arrive at appropriate recommendations, participants were divided into
three groups which deliberated on different aspects of aquaculture in view of the objectives of the workshop to arrivethe appropriate recommendations. The groups recommended for provision of agricultural insurance for someprotection to farmers against risks and uncertainties of crop production which are beyond their control; encouraging
farmers to produce more through greater investment in new technologies covered under insurance; subsidies for
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agricultural insurance WTO compatible to support agricultural growth; mechanism to collect and analyse relevant on
regular; government’s initiatives towards awareness campaign for agricultural insurance to popularise it among
farmers. The field to Alor Gajah in the state of Malaka in the southern part of the country was a unique opportunity
to the participants to know at close quarter about the family farming system and the insurance schemes being practiced
in Malaysia.
Feedback from the Participants
• With regard to the theme of the workshop, the participants were unanimously agreed that it was ‘successful’
though with a diverged degree. Fifty percent of them considered it as ‘highly relevant’ to their professional requirements
where as the rest opined it as ‘very much relevant’.
• On fulfilling the objectives of the workshop, there was unanimity among the participants that the workshop
fulfilled its objectives. Majority of them considered the workshop as ‘highly successful’.
• On the effectiveness of the contents, the views of the participants were diverged. While fifty percent of
them rated the effectiveness as ‘highly successful’, the rest of them opined it as ‘exceptionally successful’. However,
there was complete agreement among them on the point of effectiveness vis-à-vis the relevance to the objectives.
• The participants also felt that the presentation of expert papers as well as the country reports definitely
enhanced their knowledge and they learnt more about agriculture insurance with reference to Asia and Africa.
• The participants, in general, considered the group discussions ‘very effective’. On the field visit, the majority
of the participants rated it as ‘very effective’ while some of them considered it ‘effective’.
• On the duration of the workshop, most of the participants felt that it was adequate.
• The participants, in general, considered the overall coordination of the programme as either ‘exceptionally
successful’ or ‘highly successful’. They have appreciated the hospitality and the arrangements made for their local and
international travel, board and lodging, workshop facilities, etc.
Suggestions from the Participants
• A desk under the banner of the workshop should be placed at the airport to facilitate the participants.
• Games facilities should be available at the venue of the stay of participants.
• More number of such workshops should be organized.
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• The duration of the workshop should be increased.
• More resource persons should be invited.
• The experiences of the developed countries in the field should also be included.
• AARDO may arrange guest speakers from the developed countries.
• AARDO could encourage developing countries to practice agriculture insurance.
• Such workshops are very useful for the developing countries even those which are not AARDO members.The non–member countries could also be invited to such workshops thereby encouraging them to join AARDOas members.
• Organisation of workshop away from the town has deprived the participants of having contacts with thecommon people as well as shopping.
• Since Friday is a holiday in many Muslim countries, break for prayer during the session is necessary.
Participation
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Dr Kamrul Ahsan Joint Director Bangladesh Academy forRural Development(BARD), KotbariComillaTel : 88-081-76424-8
Ext. 326/415Fax : 88-081-68406E-mail : [email protected]
2 R O China Mr Yuan-Horng Lo Specialist Farmers Service DepartmentCouncil of Agriculture37, Nanhai RoadTaipei, TaiwanTel : 886-2-23125803 (O)
886-2-27138608 (R)Fax : 886-2-23710584E-mail : [email protected]
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3 Jordan Eng. Tawfig Z. General Director Agricultural Credit CorporationN. Al Ja’afreh P O Box 77, Postal Code 11118
AmmanTel : 962-6-5668315 (O)
962-3-2323211Fax : 962-6-5639389E-mail : [email protected]
4 -do- Mr. Mohammad Studies and Planning Agricultural Credit CorporationAqeel Faraj Al- Director P O Box -77, Postal Code: 11118Awaidah Amman
Tel : 962-6-5661105 (O)962-6-5815916
Fax : 962-6-5698365E-mail : [email protected]
5 Malaysia Mr Ahmad General Manager Protac InsuranceRamdzani Bin Kesor Brokers SDN.BHD
No. 35, Jalan Mamanda7, Ampang PointSelangor
6 -do- Mrs. Azizah Binti Principal Assistant Division of Strategic & CorporateHarun Secretary Planning
Rubber Industry SmallholdersDevelopment Authority (RISDA)HeadquartersKuala LumpurTel : 03-42564022 (O)
03-9585787 (R)Fax : 03-42522422E-mail : [email protected]
7 -do- Mr Anim bin Principal Assistant District Department of AgricultureHosnan Director Muar, Johor
8 Mauritius Mr Juhoor Ferhan Assistant Secretary Ministry of Agro-Industry andKhan Fisheries
Port LouisTel : 230-2104389 (O)
230-6378011 (R)Fax : 230-2116916
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9 Nigeria Mr Kwatri Kwagga Managing Director Nigerian Agricultural InsuranceYusuf Corporation
P O Box 3754Garki, AbujaTel : 234-9-2342820 (O)
234-9-4131356Fax : 234-9-2342070E-mail : [email protected]
10 -do- Mr Barnaby H. Eku Manager Nigerian Agricultural InsuranceYusuf Corporation
P O Box –3754Garki, AbujaTel : 234-9-2342806 (O)
234-80-69562243( R)Fax : 234-9-2342070
11 Oman Mr Ali Abdullah Head of the Project Ministry of AgricultureAl-Ajmi Registration Section and Fisheries
Sultanate of OmanP O Box 166, Code No. 312MuscatTel : 968-2-6801644 (O)
968-99464110 (R)
12 Pakistan Mr Fayyaz Bashir Secretary to Government Agriculture Departmentof the Punjab Government of Punjab
Civil Secretariat, LahoreTel : 92-42-9210130 (O)
92-42-9201016 (R)Fax : 92-42-9211756E-mail : [email protected]
13 Sudan Ms Salwa Ali El Head Department of ProductionKarib Economics and Farm Management
Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryP O Box 285KhartoumTel : 249-183-795358 (O)
249-912921810 (R)Fax : 249-183-779957E-mail : [email protected]
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14 Syria Mr. Mohammad Head Field Crops DivisionMarwan Al Kateb Ministry of Agriculture and
Agrarian ReformGovernment of Syrian Arab RepublicAl- Hijaz Sq., DamascusTel : 963-11-2217403 (O)
963-11-3218247 (R)Fax : 963-11-23498462E-mail : [email protected]
RESOURCE PERSONS
15 India Dr Tajamul Haque Chairman Commission for AgriculturalCosts and PricesMinistry of AgricultureGovernment of IndiaRoom No. 161, Krishi BhawanNew Delhi 110 001Tel : 91-11-23385216Fax : 91-11-23383848E-mail : [email protected]
17 Malaysia Mr Lai Poong Shen Assistant General Oriental Capital Assurance BerhadManager 36, Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
16 Sudan Dr Sulaiman Seed Consultant Sheikan Insurance & ReinsuranceAhm El Said Taha Company Ltd (SIRC)
KhartoumE-mail : [email protected]
2.8 Theme : The 29th RECA Seminar on “Empowerment of RuralWomen in Afro-Asian Region: Opportunities andChallenges”
Venue : The Institute for Development of AgriculturalCooperation in Asia (IDACA), Tokyo, Japan
Duration : 08-21 July 2007
Objectives, Scope and Major Thrust
More than two thirds of the six billion population of the world lives in the developing countries. Of this, thepopulation of rural women is 1.6 billion representing more than a quarter of the total population. The other
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dimension is that 70 percent of the poor in rural areas are women whose mainstay is agriculture. Women producemore than half of all the food that is grown, up to 80 percent in Africa, 60 percent in Asia, 30-40 percent in LatinAmerica and the western countries. Hence, they play a crucial role in fighting hunger. For centuries, rural women havebeen playing an active role in the socio-economic development of their societies. Their valuable contribution is clearlyevident in three major ways: through the community and nation, at the household level, and through the futuregeneration. At the community and national level, rural women are a source of labour. At the inter-generational level,women take responsibility for the care of children, their early education and socialization; and in passing on familyvocational traditions. Rural women are the vital link between the present and the future, between production andconsumption, between savings and investment and between poverty alleviation and sustainable environmentalgrowth.
Recognizing the significant contribution of women in overall development, various international developmentagencies played an active role in promoting their cause. Playing the key role, the United Nations declared the decade‘1976-1985’ as the International Decade for Women with its focus on equality, development and peace. In the sameyear, the UN established the International Research and Training Institute for Advancement of Women (INSTRAW)to carry out research and development programmes on the conditions of women at different levels in the society. TheUN Decade of Women and its three major conferences at Mexico City in 1975, Copenhagen in 1980, and Nairobi in1985 have, thus, produced information and raised their issues. The Fourth World Conference at Beijing in 1995 putwomen’s issues in the forefront of the global agenda.
Against this backdrop, AARDO has decided to organize the 29th RECA Seminar on “Empowerment of RuralWomen in Afro-Asian Region: Opportunities and Challenges” in collaboration with the Central Union of Agricul-tural Cooperatives (JA-Zenchu) and the Institute for the Development of Agricultural Cooperation in Asia (IDACA)during 08-21 July 2007 with the following objectives:
i) to review the efforts towards women empowerment in the socio-economic, political and decision makingaspects in the last three decade;
ii) to examine the current status of rural women empowerment programmes in national policies of the Afro-Asian countries;
iii) to highlight opportunities and challenges in promoting rural women empowerment in the era ofglobalisation; and
iv) to exchange views and experiences and explore the possibilities to replicate the successful models/practiceson empowerment of rural women.
Outcome of the Seminar
The above seminar was organised by AARDO in collaboration with the JA Zenchu and IDACA in Japan during 8-21 July 2007. It was attended by seventeen (17) participants from sixteen (16) AARDO member countries namely,Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ghana, India, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Morocco, Oman, Philippines,Sudan, Syria, Yemen, and Zambia. Besides, three resource persons, i.e., one each from Bangladesh, Ghana and India,
two resource persons from Japan and AARDO officials participated in the seminar.
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The seminar was divided into two parts, viz., technical sessions and field visit. During the technical sessions, expert
and country papers were presented by the resource persons and the country delegates. A field visit was organised
during 16-20 July 2007 in Hyogo Prefecture to acquaint the participants with the on-going women empowerment
programmes in relation to agricultural cooperatives in Japan,. The participants visited the Union Office and the
Government Office of the Prefecture, JA Hyogominami Women Association, Kamigori Agricultural Extension
Centre, Harima Science Garden City and Suse Fureai Market Joint Enterprise Cooperative. During these visits, they
had close interaction with the Japanese women farmers and learnt about the functioning of their cooperatives.
Feedback from the Participants
• On relevance of the theme and objectives of the seminar, 45 per cent of the participants agreed that the
objectives of the programme were “highly relevant to their professional requirement”, 35 percent gave their opinion
as “very much relevant” while the remaining 20 percent considered it as only “relevant”.
• On the “Extent of Success of the Seminar in Fulfilling its Objectives”, 65 percent of the participants
found it “highly successful”, 10 percent rated it as “exceptionally successful” whereas the remaining 25 percent
opined it as “successful”.
• On “Effectiveness of the Contents and Capability Enhancement”, 65 percent of the participants considered
it as “highly successful”, 15 percent said “exceptionally successful” whereas the remaining 20 percent rated as only
“successful”. Effectiveness of the contents with regard to the practical utility in home situation was considered
highly successful by 45 percent, successful by 40 percent, exceptionally successful by 10 percent and moderately
successful by 5 percent of the participants.
• With regard to the change in knowledge/orientation on the subject, the opinion of the participants on the
effectiveness of the contents was 10 percent for “exceptionally successful”, 55 percent for “highly successful” and 35
percent for “successful”. 50 percent of the participants felt the effectiveness of the contents “highly successful” in
increasing their capability, 30 percent gave their opinion for “exceptionally successful” while 20 percent rated the
seminar as “successful” respectively.
• On “Effectiveness of the Programme in Addressing Different Issues through Presentation of Expert and
Country Papers and Groups Discussion”, 60 percent of the participants were of the opinion that the presentation
of the expert papers was “very effective”, 15 percent felt that it was “highly effective” and 15 and 10 percent rated it
as “effective” and “moderately effective”.
• On the presentation of country papers, 45 percent rated it as “very effective”, 40 percent opined it as
“effective” and rest 15 percent felt that it was “highly effective”. With regard to the group discussion, participants
gave different opinion as 35 percent rated it “highly effective”, 40 percent “very effective”, 20 percent “effective” and
remaining 10 percent “moderately effective”. In fact, group discussions provided an informal opportunity to the
participants to frankly share their experiences and this perhaps is the reason why the participants rated is very
effective.
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• Field visits provide an opportunity to the participants to have first hand information about actual
implementation of the programmes as well as personally interact with the farming community. Hence, majority of
the participants (60 percent) felt that it was “very effective” whereas 25 percent termed it as “effective”’ 10 percent as
“highly effective” and only 5 percent found it “moderately effective”.
• On “Duration of the Seminar”, 70 percent of the participants considered that it was adequate whereas 25
percent felt that it was not adequate and remaining 5 percent did not give any opinion. Those who opted as
inadequate period, felt the need to increase the period of the programme to get exposure to more projects relevant
to the theme.
• On “Overall Coordination, Hospitality, Accommodation, Air Travel, Seminar Room Facilities, Internet
and Computer Facilities”, majority of the participants felt it “highly satisfactory”. However, two participants who
missed their luggage during transit expressed their unhappiness.
Suggestions from the Participants
• English version of the programme schedule of the seminar should be sent to the participants in advance.
• The duration of the field visits should be increased.
• The transit points for traveling from home country to Tokyo should be reduced to the minimum.
• At the beginning of the seminar, a brief lecture on the socio-economic and political situation of the host
country and its administrative set-up should be given.
• The seminar should be held more frequently at different places (countries).
• The Halal food should be served at least in IDACA since the participants from Muslim countries have
restrictions to eat food.
• Duration of the country and expert paper presentation should be increased and discussion should be held
every after each presentation.
• During the field visits, food allowance should be given to the participants instead of providing food as
some of the participants have restrictions to eat food.
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Participation
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Ms Saima Shahin Senior Assistant Rural Dev. & CooperativeSultana Secretary Division
Ministry of LocalGovernment, RuralDevelopment & CooperativesBuilding No 7, Room No. 621Bangladesh SecretariatDhakaTel : 880-29570646 (O)
880-2-9141055 (R)Fax : 88-081-7162284
2 Burkina Ms Sallama Zerbo Study Officer Ministry of AgricultureFaso /Sylla Hydraulic and Halieutic Resources
PO Box 7010, Ouagadougou 03Tel : 226-50-499900 (O)
226-50-375392E-mail : [email protected]
3 Ghana Ms Olivia Okailey Office Manager Gibraltar Company LimitedQuartey P O Box CT 769, Cantonment
AccraTel : 233-21-240140 (O)
233-21-810896 (R)Fax : 233-21-251640E-mail : [email protected]
4 India Ms Manisha Verma Deputy Secretary Rajiv Gandhi National DrinkingWater MissionDepartment of Drinking Water SupplyMinistry of Rural DevelopmentGovernment of India, 8th FloorParyavaran Bhawan, CGO ComplexLodhi Road, New Delhi 110003Tel : 91-11-24363253 (O)
91-11-264491017 (R)Fax : 91-11-24367671E-mail : [email protected]
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5 -do- Ms Vanita Rattan Deputy Secretary Department of Rural Development
Sharma Ministry of Rural Development
Government of India
# 372, Krishi Bhawan
New Delhi 110001
Tel : 91-11-23381028 (O)
91-11-26134873 (R)
Fax : 91-11-223381028
E-mail : [email protected]
6 Jordan Ms Lamia Sharif Head of Planning Department of Planning and Training
Al Qawasmeh Studies Section Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
P O Box 1799, Amman
Tel : 962-6-4641393 (O)
962-6-5734402 (R)
Fax : 962-6-4644214
E-mail : [email protected]
7 Lebanon Ms Dina Mansour Specialist Department of Rural Development
Ministry of Agriculture
Government of Republic of Lebanon
Beirut
Tel : 961-7-740954 (O)
961-7-742426 (R)
Fax : 961-7-723531
E-mail : [email protected]
8 Libya Ms Nagat Mohamed Agril. Engineer Ministry of Agriculture
Elmezoughi Sidi Al Masia Street, Tripoli
Tel : 218-21-3616727 (O)
218-926441094 (R)
Fax : 218-21-3616727
E-mail : [email protected]
9 Malaysia Ms Norlidasaidi Binti Legal Advisor South Kelantan Development
Awang Teh Authority
Bandar Baru Gua Musang
18300 Gua Musang
Kelantan
Tel : 609-9121788, Ext. 214
Fax : 609-9121211
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10 Mauritius Ms Premilla Devi Supervisor National Women’s CouncilRamdenee London Centre, 2nd Floor
Remy OllierPort LouisTel : 230-2174377 (O)
230-9164479 (R)Fax : 230-2173972E-mail : [email protected]
11 Morocco Ms Anissa Naqrachi Chairperson Nour Association for Solidaritywith Rural WomenONICL BP 50OuarzazateTel : 212-24882434 (O)
212-24883151212-61300208 (Mobile)
Fax : 212-24882434E-mail : [email protected]
12 Oman Ms Tarakiya Said Training Specialist P O Box 818, PC:130Al-Adawi Al-Ghubra
Tel : 968-24504775 (O)968-99716091
Fax : 968-24503428E-mail : [email protected]
13 Philippines Ms Encarnacion Assistant Secretary Relations and Special ConcernJesma Blanco Department of the Interior
and Local Government (DILG)Region I, Aguila Road, SevillaCity of San FernandoLa Union - 2500Tel : 925-1126 (O)Fax : 925-1126E-mail : [email protected]
14 Sudan Ms Suad Abdalla Agricultural Economist Planning & Agricultural Policies Deptt.Ali Ramram Economics General Administration
Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryKhartoumTel : 249-83-770803 (O)
249-918250784 (R)Fax : 249-83-778800/776918E-mail : [email protected]
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15 Syria Ms Ebtisam Dyab Specialist Directorate of Rural Women Dev.Alshami Ministry of Agriculture
and Agrarian Reform4th Floor, Dar Al MohandisemOpp. Al Shan HotelDamascusTel : 963-2-390246 (O)
963-4443223 (R)Fax : 963-2-233724E-mail : [email protected]
16 Yemen Ms Wafa Abdul Manager, Monitoring General Directorate ofWahed Nasher and Evaluation Women Development
Ministry of Agriculture and IrrigationGovernment of theRepublic of YemenSana’aTel : 967-1-277348 (O)
967-73776026 (Mobile)E-mail : [email protected]
17 Zambia Ms Testiner Youth Development Department of YouthMweetwa Coordinator Development
PO Box: 315221KabweTel : 260-215-224875 (O)
260-966742875
RESOURCE PERSONS
18 Bangladesh Ms Nurun Nahar Director Bangladesh Academy forBegum Rural Development (BARD)
Kotbari, ComillaTel : 88-81-76434-8 (O)
880-1913384105 (M)Fax : 88-081-68406E-mail : [email protected]
20 Ghana Ms Mabel Cudjoe Senior Research Officer Department of WomenMinistry of Women andChildren’s AffairsNational SecretariatP O Box CT. 1402 CantonmentsAccraTel : 233-21-229119 (O)
233-21-27743/6749 (R)Fax : 233-21-222085E-mail : [email protected]
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20 India Dr (Mrs) Mumtaz Professor & Head Centre for Gender Studies (CGS)
Thaha National Institute of Rural
Development (NIRD), Rajendranagar
Hyderabad 500 030
Tel : 91-40-24008456 (O)
91-40-24008554 (R)
Fax : 91-40-24008456
E-mail : [email protected]
2.9 Theme : Women Entrepreneurship in RuralAfrica : Trends and Perspectives
Venue : Cairo, Egypt
Duration : 24-28 June 2007
Objectives
A regional workshop on the above titled was organised by AARDO in collaboration with its Regional office for the
North-Eastern Africa, Cairo, Egypt during 24-28 June 2007. The objectives of the workshop were to : i) review the
policy, programmes of the government in strengthening rural women entrepreneurship and the state of rural
women entrepreneurship in AARDO member countries: ii) highlight the significance of rural women
entrepreneurship vis-a-vis the socio-economic change; iii) bring out the best practices in rural women entrepreneurship;
and iv) develop strategies to overcome the challenges in rural women entrepreneurship.
Outcome of the Workshop
The workshop was attended by sixteen (16) participants from eight (8) member countries of AARDO, namely,
Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Egypt and Sudan besides two (2) Resource persons from
the host country, Egypt. The participants discussed about the Women Entrepreneurship in Rural Africa; strengthening
rural women entrepreneurship; significance of women entrepreneurship, etc. They also reflected on the present
scenario of women entrepreneurship in rural areas of Africa and stressed on the need to link up rural products with
the national and international market by developing effective marketing strategies. As a part of the field visit the
participants visited few ongoing rural development projects concerning women entrepreneurship in and around
Cairo.
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Participation
Sl. Country Name Designation Affiliation
No.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Ghana Ms Sarah Naana Regional Micro Department of WomenArthur Credit Coordinator Central Regional Secretariat
Ministry of Women andChildren's Affairs, P O Box 202Cape CoastE-mail : [email protected]
2 Kenya Mrs Lynette W. District Agriculture Ministry of AgricultureKibisu Office Government of the Republic of
Kenya, P O Box 2404-50100KakamegaTel : 254-733850354 (O)
722235782Fax : 254-202037701
3 Mauritius Mr Dharamraj Assistant Secretary Ministry of Women’s Rights, ChildDeenoo Development, Family Welfare
and Consumer ProtectionGovernment of Republic of MauritiusCSK Building, 6th FloorCnr Remy Ollier & EmmanuelAnquetil StreetPort LouisTel : 230 206-3822Fax : 230- 2171363E-mail : [email protected]
4 Morocco Ms Rabiaa Bouhima Specialist DERD, AV. My Larbi AlaouiBP 6598, Rabat-InstitutsTel : 00212 37774786 (O)
00212 3729 0309 (R)E-mail : rab1392ooo8yahoo.fr
5 Nigeria Dr (Mrs) Temitope Chief Management Unit of Agricultural and RuralAnthonia Sinkaiye Development Officer Management
and Head of Village Training Institute (ARMTI)Alive Women IlorinAssociation Tel : 234 8033818071
E-mail : [email protected]
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6 Sierra Mrs Marilena A. Local Government Government of Republic of
Leone Johnson Inspector Sierra Leone
Cape Town
7 Sudan Ms Fatima Ismail Director Mainstreaming in Agricultural
Ali Development Unit
Planning & Agricultural Economics
General Administration
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Government of the Republic
of the Sudan
Khartoum
E-mail : [email protected]
8 -do- Ms Salma Yousif Specialist International Cooperation
Ahmed Administration Unit
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Government of the Republic of
the Sudan
Khartoum
E-mail : [email protected]
9 Egypt Prof. Aziza Chief Researcher Rural Women Development
Awadallah Research Department
Agricultural Extension and Rural
Development Research Institute
Ministry of Agriculture and
Land Reclamation
Government of the Arab
Republic of Egypt
Cairo
Tel : 5716301 (O)
5879554 (R)
E-mail : [email protected]
10 -do- Mrs Zeinab Safar Technical Consultant National Council for Women
to Secretary General Development
Cairo
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11 -do- Dr Eman Bibars Chairperson Association for the Developmentand Enhancement of Women8/10, Mthaf El Manial Str.Apartment No. 12CairoTel : 202 3644324Fax : 3636345E-mail : [email protected]
12 -do- Mr Mohamed General Director Foreign Relations and TechnicalMelouk Cooperation
Ministry of Local GovernmentGovernment of the ArabRepublic of EgyptCairo
13 -do- Mrs Kamillia Head Central Department for Social Dev.Abdel Fattah Ministry of Social Solidarity
Government of the ArabRepublic of Egypt19, Margy St., AgrouzaCairoTelefax : 27957868
012 7043722E-mail : kamilia_rahim
eitadamoot.yahoo.com
14 -do- Mrs Esmat Roshdy Head Central Department forProductive FamiliesMinistry of Social SolidarityGovernment of the ArabRepublic of Egypt19, Margy St., AgrouzaCairoTel : 27945164
: 0103888628 (Mobile)
15 -do- Mr Azmy Mostafa Head Development SectorSocial Fund for DevelopmentCairo
16 -do- Mr Amr El Mahy Senior Officer Community Health andEducation DepartmentSocial Fund for Development120 Mohy El Din Abul EzzDokki, Giza 12411Tel : 20-2-332 2090, 3361971E-mail : [email protected]
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RESOURCE PERSONS
17 Egypt Dr (Mrs) Rawia Advisor to the Hon’ble Ministry for EnvironmentalEl-Motaium Minister Development
Government of Egypt19, El Maraghy Str., El AgouzaGizaTel : 3375381-7417108Fax : 3375381E-mail : [email protected]
18 -do- Mr Magdi Abdel Expert in Training P O Box 241Samad and Development Dokki
Tel : (02) 012 2223050
2.10 Theme : Role & Importance of Extension Services inQuality Improvement of Agro-Products
Venue : Amman, Jordan
Duration : 1-7 July 2007
Objectives
i) To review current situation of the agricultural extension and its impact on improving quality of agro-products and its marketing;
ii) To highlight impact of International Trade Agreements in the marketing of agro-products;
iii) To highlights role and importance of quality improvement in the marketing of agro-products;
iv) To highlight the importance of market information and its sources; and
v) To find out ways and methods of quality management and marketing of agro-products.
Outcome of the Workshop
The workshop was attended by fourteen (14) participants from six (6) Arabic speaking member countries ofAARDO from Asia continent, namely, Lebanon, Oman, Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Jordan besides five resourcepersons from Jordan. The participants discussed about the role as well as importance of Extension Services forAgro-Products; Agricultural Extension and Rural Development; Policies for Agro-Marketing, etc. As a part of thefield visit programme, the participants visited selected farms of small farmers and model farms in Jordan Valley
region.
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Participation
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Jordan Eng. Kausar Qetarinah Head Planning and ExtensionAgricultural Credit FoundationAmman
2 -do- Eng. (Ms) Khalood al- Technical Researcher Directorate of AgriculturalMajalee Marketing
Ministry of AgricultureAmman
3 -do- Eng. Nasser Mostafa al- Technical Researcher Directorate of AgriculturalHosani Marketing
Ministry of AgricultureAmman
4 -do- Eng. Lara Zayadeen Specialist Department of TechnologicalAdvancement & Transfer(Private Company –Export company)P. B. 926883, Amman 11190
5 -do- Eng. Yusrah Ibraheem Head Department of ExtensionHasan Sulaiman Programmes
Directorate of Agricultural ExtensionMinistry of AgricultureAmman
6 -do- Eng. Maweyah Usamah Head Department of Informational-Muftee Directorate of Agricultural Extension
Ministry of AgricultureAmman
7 -do- Eng. Sulaiman Sudan Director of Ministry of Agricultureal-Rakeebat Trade Agreement Amman
8 -do- Dr Azzat al-Ajaleen Ministry of AgricultureP.B. 102, MadbaHashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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9 -do- Eng. Khalil Jaran Specialist Directorate of Agricultural ExtensionMinistry of AgricultureAmman
10 -do- Dr Mohamed Sameer Specialist University of Jordanal-Hebat Amman
11 -do- Eng. Mohamed Al- Secretary General Regional Association of theAwamelah Institutes of Agricultural Marketing
in the Near East and North Africaand Member of Union of Vegetableand Fruit Producers andExporters in JordanAmman
12 Syria Eng. Elyas Kholee Head Department of ExtensionProgrammesDirectorate of ExtensionMinistry of AgricultureHijaz SquareDamascus
13 -do- Eng. Mohamed Hasan Head Department of InformationAla Rashee Directorate of Agricultural Extension
Ministry of AgricultureHijaz Square, Damascus
14 Oman Eng. Baqer Shaban Head Department of Fruital-Lawatee Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
P.B. 111, Postal Code – 114Metra
15 -do- Eng. Khaled Mansoor Assistant Director Ministry of Agricultureal-Zadjalee General of Agriculture and Fisheries
Muscat
16 Lebanon Eng. Mohamed Abdul Head Agricultural Extension CentreKareem al-Rameh Ministry of Agriculture
Ba'lbak ZahlaAl-Buqa' Governorate
17 -do- Eng. Adnan Ahmed Head Division of Agricultural WealthAl-Zen for South
Department of Agriculture for SouthSaida – Government Sarai
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18 Yemen Eng. Samir Ali Al-Otami Director Directorate of CoffeeMember of Agro-ProductTrading CommitteeMinistry of AgricultureP B 19621Sana'a
19 -do- Eng. Abdalla Abdel Head Department of MarketingRaqeeb al-Fatesh Extension
P B 19621Sana'a
2.11 Theme : Promotion of Aquaculture in Family Farming
Venue : Muscat, Oman
Duration : 8-12 September 2007
Objectives, Scope and Major Thrust
Aquaculture has been playing an important role in the family farming or small scale enterprises in Afro-Asian
countries for many centuries. It has been a source of gainful employment and food security for rural households.
Indeed, a great deal of aquaculture is practised to secure cheap source of protein for rural poor. It is growing more
rapidly than all other food producing sectors and it is an answer to the declining wild fish stocks caused largely by
overfishing and pollution. According to FAO, aquaculture has been growing steadily at an average rate of about 10
percent per year since 1970 in developing countries and/or low-income food-deficit countries.
Global production of aquaculture is dominated by small scale farmers who form majority of rural population in
Afro-Asian countries. These farmers do not have adequate resources to exploit full potential of aquaculture. Tradi-
tional methods of production coupled with low valued species have resulted into low production. The use of low
yielding varieties and small sized earthen ponds, tanks, weirs and cages have also been responsible for low produc-
tion. Moreover, the limited government scope, policies and funding hamper the aquaculture development. The
existing extension institutions are inadequately equipped to provide farmers with necessary information. These
problems are further compounded with increasing water pollution. The discharge of waste water into main water
areas has increased concentration of organic compound and a bio-phosphor leading to deceased productivity. Irriga-
tion projects and hydro-power stations deteriorated the surviving conditions for aquatic organisms resources.
With this background, the International Workshop on “Promotion of Aquaculture in Family Farming” was organised
by AARDO in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Sultanate of Oman with the following
objectives:
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• to examine the current status of aquaculture in Afro-Asian countries and its potentials (current issues,strategies and thrust areas of development);
• to share aquaculture practices, experiences and explore the possibilities for transfer of economically viabletechnologies and other successful models among AARDO member countries;
• to examine the importance of the aquaculture as a source of livelihood for small and marginal farmers aswell as food security for the nation; and
• to explore the potential of aquaculture activities in diversified farming system.
Outcome of the Workshop
It was attended by thirty one (31) participants and four resource persons from fourteen (14) AARDO membercountries, namely, Bangladesh, Egypt, R O China, Gambia, India, Jordan, Mauritius, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan,Philippines, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. Besides, officials from AARDO and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries,Oman participated in the workshop.
In order to arrive at appropriate recommendations, participants were divided into three groups which deliberated ondifferent aspects of aquaculture in view of the objectives of the workshop. The groups recommended to promoteaquaculture for food and nutritional security, improving economic benefits, self employment and job creation forrural families; provide adequate inputs like water, seed, feed, credit, appropriate technologies and farm produces;integrate farming system; encourage extension services, market infrastructure, traditional skills; develop appropriatemodels based on available resources, inputs, costs & benefit analysis; organise farmers into economically viablegroups; create awareness and build up capacity of aquaculture farmers; provide technical training on small scalefarming; support land holding and leasing systems for small scale aquaculture farmers. A field visit to Wilayat Barkafarm provided an opportunity to the participants to get exposed to the local situation of aquaculture and its role inthe family farming system.
Feedback from the Participants
• On the relevance of the theme and objectives of the workshop to their professional requirement, theopinion of the participants was divided equally for ‘highly relevant’ and ‘very much relevant’. However, all theparticipants were unanimously agreed on the point that the workshop was a great success.
• With regard to the extent of success of the programme in fulfilling its objectives, while sixty percent of theparticipants felt that it was ‘highly successful’, 27 percent of them opined that it was ‘exceptionally successful’, andonly 13 percent found it ‘successful’.
• On the effectiveness of the contents in relation with the objectives of the workshop was considered‘highly successful’ by 47 percent, ‘exceptionally successful’ by 13 percent and ‘successful’ by the rest of the participants.Effectiveness of the contents with regard to the practical utility in home situation was considered ‘highly successful’by the majority of the participants while some of them considered it ‘exceptionally successful’.
• With regard to the effectiveness of the programme in addressing different issues relating to the subject
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through the presentation of papers, group discussion and field visit during the course of the workshop, there werediverged opinion by the participants. In addressing the issues through presentation of papers, the majority of themfelt that it was ‘very effective’ whereas 40 percent felt it ‘highly effective’ and the rest of them found it ‘effective’. Asregards group discussion in addressing the issues relating to the theme of the programme, opinion was equallydivided for ‘highly effective’ and ‘very effective’. The majority of the participants also opined that the filed visit was‘very effective’ to address the issues covered in the programme.
• Almost all the participants felt that the duration of the workshop was adequate.
• About the overall coordination, physical facilities and informal events of the programme, while 40 percentof the participants considered it ‘exceptionally satisfactory’, the other 40 percent of them found it ‘highly satisfactory’and the rest considered it ‘satisfactory’.
Participation
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Md. Nurul Assistant Director Rural Development Academy,Amin Bogra
Tel : 88-051-78602 Ext. 158Fax : 88-051-78603E-mail : [email protected]
2 Egypt Mr Hamdy Mohd. General Director Central Admn. of Agril. ExtensionMahmoud Abdou Nadi El-Seid Street
Dokki, GizaTel : 3368611
3 Gambia Mr Samba Ousman Chairman Kerewan Area Council, KerewanGajigo North Bank Region
Tel : 00220-5720043 (O)5720043 (R)
E-mail : [email protected]
4 India Mr Paban Kumar Commissioner & Fisheries DepartmentBorthakur Secretary Government of Assam
Assam SecretariatDispur, GuwahatiTel : 91-361-2237247 (O)
91-361-2368090 (R)Fax : 91-361-2237247E-mail : [email protected]
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5 Jordan Mr Wasfi Hassan Regional Representative Middle East Regional OfficeSreihin of AARDO P O Box 1799
Amman
6 -do- Ms Abeer Mohd. Environmental National Centre for AgriculturalAl-Balawneh Researcher Research and Extension
P O Box 639Baga 19381Tel : 962-64-72507 (O)
962-64-727111 (R)Fax : 962-64-726099E-mail : [email protected]
7 Mauritius Mr Boodhun Divisional Scientific Albion Fisheries Research CentreRamcharrun Officer Aquaculture Division, Albion
Petite RiviereTel : 2384100/2334975Fax : 2384184E-mail : [email protected]
8 Nigeria Mr Emmanuel Head, Department Federal Department of FisheriesAdewunmi Ojuola of Fisheries 4, High Court Road, Opp. Sapele Road
P M B 1060Benin City, Edo StateTel : 09-3144662 (O)
08034100325 (R)Fax : 09-3144665E-mail : [email protected]
9 Oman Mr Dawood Director of Ministry of Agriculture & FisheriesSulaiman Salim Aquaculture Centre P O Box 467, P C 100Al-Yahyaei Muscat
Tel : 968-24736618Fax : 968-24736618E-mail : [email protected]
10 -do- Mr Issa Mohamed Head, Aquaculture Ministry of Agriculture & FisheriesAbdullah Al Farsi Development Deptt. P O Box 467, P C 100
MuscatTel : 968-24736618Fax : 968-24736618E-mail : [email protected]
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11 Pakistan Mr Liaqat Ali Section Officer Ministry of Local Governmentand Rural DevelopmentBlue Area, IslamabadTel : 92-51-9202416 (O)
92-51-9237242
12 Philippines Mr Hannibal Sr. Aquaculturist/ Bureau of Fisheries & AquaticMartirez Chavez RFRDC Manager Resources
Region IV-A, 2nd FloorICC BuildingNIA Comp. EDSAQuezon CityTel : (02) 926-8616Fax : (02) 926-8616E-mail : [email protected]
13 Sudan Ms Lubna Osman Agriculture Engineer Ministry of Animal Resources &Abdelbari (Administration) Fisheries
Government of Republic of SudanKhartoumTel : 00249-183-476128E-mail : [email protected]
14 Syria Mr Mahmoud Aisa Head Al Ghab Fisheries UnitGeneral Establishment for FisheriesHamah-AlgaberiaTel : 00963-776111Fax : 00963-33 776766E-mail : [email protected]
15 Yemen Ms Metra Fadhl Agricultural Engineer Ministry of Agriculture andAhmed Irrigation
Sana’aTel : 967-502551 (O)
733639880 (R)Fax : 967-502325E-mail : [email protected]
RESOURCE PERSONS
16 Bangladesh Dr Md. Abdul Mazid Director General Bangladesh Fisheries ResearchInstituteMymensigh 2210Tel : 88-91-65874
88-1711544919 (Mobile)E-mail : [email protected]
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17 Egypt Dr Abdel Rahman Sr. Researcher Fisheries and Aquaculture
Abdel Latif Ali World Fish Centre
Elgamal Abbassa-Sharkiya
Tel : 02-012 7456861
E-mail : aelamael@worldfish-
18 R O China Dr Shuenn-Der Associate Researcher Chupei Station
Yang Fresh Water Aquaculture
Research Centre
Fisheries Research Institute
Council of Agriculture
111, Tai-Ho, Chupei County
30267 Hsinchu
Taiwan
E-mail : [email protected]
19 Oman Dr Stephen Goddard Sultan Qaboos University
Muscat
LOCAL PARTICIPANTS FROM OMAN
20 Oman Mr Saqar bin Head Fisheries Development Section
Rashid Al-Rashidi Directorate General of Agriculture,
Animal and Fisheries Wealth
Al-Batinah Region
21 -do- Mr Ismail bin Head Aquaculture Centre
Ibrahim Al-Farsi Aquaculture Laboratory
22 -do- Mr Gazi bin Aquaculture Specialist Aquaculture Centre
Abdullah Al-Shaqi
23 -do- Mr Khalfan bin Aquaculture Specialist Aquaculture Centre
Mohamed Al-Rashdi
24 -do- Mr Salim Darwish Head Coastal Fishing Extension Section
Al-Hasni
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25 -do- Mr Basim bin Head Extension Section
Abdullah Al- Sharqeyah
Mikhaini
26 -do- Mr Hussain bin Specialist Fisheries Extension
Ali AL-Shahi Musandam Region
27 -do- Mr Ali bin Mohd. Specialist Fisheries Extension
Al-Shahi Musandam Region
28 -do- Mr Juma bin Mohd. Head Fisheries Development Section
Al-Buleshi Directorate General of Agriculture
Animal and Fisheries Wealth
Al-Batinah Region
29 -do- Mr Ali Salim D G Assistant Agriculture, Animal and
Al-Alwai Fisheries Wealth
Al-Sharqiuah Region
30 -do- Mr Ali Salim Al Director Agriculture, Animal and
-Arami Fisheries Wealth
Al-Wusta region
31 -do- Dr Stephen Goddard Faculty Member Sultan Qaboos University
32 -do- Dr Fahad bin Ibrahim Faculty Member Sultan Qaboos University
Al- Ajmi Muscat
33 -do- Dr Said Mohammed Faculty Member Sultan Qaboos University.
Al-Harthy Muscat
34 -do- Mr Naser Al-Jardani Faculty Member Sultan Qaboos University
Muscat
35 -do- Dr Adil Naser Jindy Faculty Member Ministry of Manpower
Muscat
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2.12 Theme : Role of Information Technology in Rural Development
Venue : Taipei, Republic of China
Duration : 03-07 December 2007
Objectives, Scope and Major Thrust
According to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Information and Communication Technol-
ogy (ICT) is an increasingly powerful tool for almost all aspects of international development, including global
markets, social welfare, and environmental sustainability. However, without appropriate and innovative ICT policies
and practices, people in developing countries, especially the poor, will be left behind. Although markets are not only
for the rich people, some significant amount of information indeed provides advantages for them to have the right
data at the right time. To minimize this “poverty cycle”, UNDP has helped some countries around the world to
develop strategies that expand access to ICT for their national development. UNDP itself has also relied on ICT
solutions to make the most effective use of its global network over 166 countries. On the other hand, according to
the World Bank, seventy percent (70%) of the world’s poor people live in rural areas, and the Bank has also launched
its approach to rural development through ICT. Therefore, the Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)
organised the above workshop in collaboration with the Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Government of
Republic of China with the following objectives:
i) to recognize the new era of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its contribution to
rural development, especially in Afro-Asian countries;
ii) to inspect the achievements and constraints of the application of ICT through some case studies;
iii) to realize the appropriate policies and practices to develop ICT strategies including planning, manpower
development, infrastructure requirement and sensitization of different stakeholders; and
iv) to seek the ultimate channel to promote a cooperative extension programme implementing ICT in rural
development within the region.
Outcome of the Workshop
The workshop was organised by AARDO in collaboration with the Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, Govern-
ment of the Republic of China during 03-07 December 2007 at Taipei, R O China. It was attended by 11 participants
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from 10 member countries, namely, Ghana, India, Jordan, Lebanon, R O Korea, Malaysia, Malawi, Mauritius, Oman
and the host country R O China. In addition, 6 resource persons, one each from India and Nigeria and 4 from R O
China contributed their papers in the workshop. Six observers representing different companies engaged in develop-
ing and transferring ICT also attended the workshop. The presentation of expert and country papers evoked lively
deliberations in the workshop. It was followed by the group discussions which culminated with the presentation of
the appropriate recommendations. The participants had the opportunity to visit some of the agricultural research and
development centres where they observed the application of ICT in agricultural development as well as new tech-
nologies being experimented to increase agricultural productivity.
Participation
Sl.Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 R O China Dr Ming -Daw Su Professor National Taiwan University1, Sec 4, Roosevelt Rd., TaipeiTaiwan 10617Tel : 886-2-33663451 (O)
886-2-23631108 (R)Fax : 886-2-23635854E-mail : [email protected]
2 -do- Dr Ing Luen Shiau Senior Specialist Forestry BureauCouncil of AgricultureExecutive Yuan2, Section 1, HangchouS. Road, Taipei, TaiwanTel : 886-2-23515441 (O)
886-2-29306733 (R)Fax : 886-2-23518524E-mail : [email protected]
3 -do- Mr Ting-Li Liu Technical Specialist Information Management CentreCouncil of AgricultureExecutive YuanTaipeiTel : 886-2-23126966 (O)
886-9-33292403 (R)Fax : 886-2-23125878E-mail : [email protected]
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4 Ghana Mr Christian Kwaku Deputy Director Ministry of Local Government,Joseph Azumah Rural Development and Environment
P O Box MB-50, AccraTel : 233-21-682020 (O)
233-244128624E-mail : [email protected]
5 India Mr Sachin Sinha Deputy Secretary Panchayats and RuralDevelopment DepartmentOffice of DevelopmentCommission, Rajiv GandhiWatershed Mission2nd Floor, Vindhyachal BhavanGovernment of Madhya PradeshBhopalTel : 91-755-2553171 (O)
91-755-2468495 (R)Fax : 91-755-2729757E-mail : [email protected]
6 Jordan Mr Moh’d Information Ministry of Municipal AffairsSulieman Al- Technology Manager AmmanKhalayleh Tel : 962-6-4641393
Fax : 962-6-4617138
7 Lebanon Mr Michel Georges IT Specialist Information & DocumentationMouhana Department
Ministry of AgricultureBeirutTel : 01-840638 (O)
08-210070 (R)Fax : 01-824100E-mail : [email protected]
8 Malaysia Mr Rashmiz IT Officer ICT and Infodesa DivisionAbdul Rashid Ministry of Rural and Regional Dev.
Government of Malaysia7th Floor, Block D 9, Complex DFederal Government AdministrativeCentre, 62606 PutrajayaTel : 603-88863661 (O)
603-125-745393 (R)
Fax : 603-88892146
E-mail : [email protected]
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9 Malawi Mr Richard Hanke Chief Economist Ministry of Local GovernmentLucio Chakhame and Rural Development
P O Box 3032, LilongweCentral RegionTel : 265-1-789388 (O)
265-8-900280 (R)Fax : 265-1-788083E-mail : [email protected]
10 Mauritius Mr Sanjeev Kumar Project Manager Ministry of Environment andNunkoo National Development Unit
Govt. of Republic of MauritiusSterling House, 12th FloorLislet Geoffroy St., Port LouisTel : 2103215 (O)
2123655 (R)Fax : 2105246, 2102279E-mail : [email protected]
11 Oman Mr Nasser Ali Director Agricultural Affairs DepartmentMarshoudi General Directorate of
Agriculture and Animal WealthMinistry of Agriculture & FisheriesMuscatTel : 968-25689282 (O)
968-25692455 (R)Fax : 968-25689108
RESOURCE PERSONS
12 R O China Dr Fuu Shen Associate Professor Deptt. and Institution of Horticulture,National Taiwan University140, Sec. 4, Keelong RoadTaipei, TaiwanTel : 886-2-33664846Fax : 886-2-23673103E-mail : [email protected]
13 -do- Ms Shu-Hui Chen Vice Secretary General Taiwan Agricultural InformationTechnology Association7F, No.1-2, Section 3Chongching South Rd., Taipei, TaiwanTel : 886-2-33226018 Ext. 201Fax : 886-2-33224966E-mail : [email protected]
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14 -do- Mr San-Cheng (Simon), Vice President Acer Incorporated
Chang No.69, Alley 368, Shin-ho Rd.,
Shan-ho village, Lungtan
Taoyuan 325
Taipei, Taiwan
Tel : 886-2-33226018 Ext. 201
Fax : 886-2-33224966
E-mail : [email protected]
15 India Prof. Md. Afshar Head Department of Computer Sciences
Alam Jamia Hamdard
Hamdard Nagar
New Delhi
Tel : 91-11-26059688 (O)
Fax : 91-11-26059663
E-mail : [email protected]
16 Nigeria Prof. Ifeyori Isaiah Director Agricultural and Rural
Ihimodu Management Training Institute
(ARMTI)
P M B 1343, Ilorin
Tel : 234-31-221183/223384
234-80-77954542 (Mobile)
Fax : 234-31-220659
E-mail : [email protected]
SPECIAL INVITEE
17 R O Korea Mr Byung Yang Administrative Officer Regional Office of AARDO
Choi for the Far East
1313, Anyang Geonseol Tower,
1112-1, Bisan-dong, Dongan-gu
Anyang-si
Gyeonggi-do 431-050
Tel : 82-31-440-9080
Fax : 82-31-440-9088
E-mail : [email protected]
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2.13 Theme : Innovative Micro-Credit Delivery Systems for Rural
Poverty Alleviation
Venue : Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD)Kotbari, Comilla, Bangladesh
Duration : 17-21 March 2008
Objectives, Scope and Major Thrust
In most of the Afro-Asian countries, the majority of population lives in rural areas and depends on agriculture andallied activities for their livelihood. Most of these dwellers are either small/ marginal farmers or agricultural labourerswhose income, because of the seasonality of agriculture, is irregular and insufficient to meet their basic needs. Amongothers, the poor access to credit and entrepreneurship skills considered as major constraints in enabling rural poor tostand on their own. Little or no savings and insufficient or lack of capital make it difficult for the poor to become self-employed and undertaking income-generating activities.
Micro-credit as a system with its main features being non-collateral and non-exploitable has emerged as an alternativeapproach to the conventional and traditional credit systems. The emergence of Micro-credit system in the seventiesproved to be an effective tool in the ongoing struggle against poverty that enables the poor and vulnerable producersto become self employed in both on-farm and off-farm activities. Micro-credit is based on the premise that the poorhave skills which remain unutilised or under-utilised. It is believed that the poverty is not created mainly by the poorbut by the institutions and policies which surround them. In order to eliminate poverty, there is the need to makeappropriate changes in the institutions and policies or create new ones. Considering the dynamics of the micro creditoperation, the meaning is much more deepening to coincide with the idea of social mobilisation. It is based on thephilosophical thoughts that poor themselves are the agents of change if they are supported by credit instead ofheavily subsidised development package by the state. The behavioral norms of the society can be changed throughmotivation and constant monitoring. Every person is born in the society with same potentiality, one can explore hisor her latent potentiality if gets equal opportunity. Some credit is one of the components of empowering the poorand it ultimately helps people to make their choices.
Micro credit has also proved that poor are bankable; as a result, credit is recognized as one of the rights of people. Innut shell, micro-credit is provided for either or both production and consumption. Micro-credit has proved to be animportant liberating force in societies where women in particular have to struggle against repressive social andeconomic conditions. Economic growth and political democracy cannot achieve their full potential unless participationof women on an equal footing with their male counterparts is encouraged. Despite having passed through severalstages, micro credit is facing the biggest challenge of outreaching the poorest of poor. There is still a lot do towardsthe sustainability of Micro-credit by quantifying the reasonable amounts, improving the delivery system, reducingdelivery cost, introducing rules and regulations for micro credit operation, developing linkages and strengtheningcoordination with micro-enterprises.
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Against this backdrop, AARDO organised the international workshop on “Innovative Micro Credit Delivery Systemsfor Rural Poverty Alleviation” in collaboration with the esteemed Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development& Cooperatives, Bangladesh and Bangladesh Academy for Rural Development (BARD) at Comilla. The majorobjectives of the workshop were to :
i) share the concept of micro credit, its management in rural areas and its role in poverty alleviation at macrolevel;
ii) evaluate the micro credit operations in different AARDO member countries with a view to adopt the bestpractices; and
iii) recommend broad policy framework for smooth operation of micro credit through delivering cost effectiveservices, strengthening coordination and reaching to the targeted beneficiaries.
Outcome of the Workshop
The workshop was attended by fourteen (14) participants and six (06) resource persons from AARDO membercountries, namely, Egypt, R O China, Ghana, India, Jordan, Mauritius, Nigeria, Oman, Sudan, Yemen, Zambia andthe host country Bangladesh. In addition, a special invitee from Egypt, a discussant from Bangladesh and officialsfrom AARDO and BARD also participated in the workshop.
In the business sessions, seven expert and eleven country papers were presented by the resource persons, specialinvitee and the participants. Based on the issues emerged during the course of presentations of expert and countrypapers, the participants were divided into three groups with an objective to give appropriate recommendations. Thegroups discussed on given topics in view of the objectives of the workshop and presented their recommendations.It was followed by field visits to Central Cooperative Association and Projects of Grameen Bank and BARD whichprovided the participants an opportunity to observe at close quarters the activities and working of these institutionsat grass-roots level and their role in poverty alleviation and empowerment of rural women.
Feedback from the Participants
• On the relevance of the theme and objectives of the workshop, the participants opined differently as 40per cent agreed that the objectives of the programme were highly relevant to their professional requirement, 53 percent gave their opinion to very much relevant while 7 per cent found it relevant.
• With regard to the extent of success of the programme in fulfilling its objectives, 67 per cent of theparticipants found it as highly successful, 26 per cent rated it as exceptionally successful whereas the 7 per cent opinedit as successful.
• On the effectiveness of the contents in relation with the objectives was considered highly successful by 60per cent, exceptionally successful by 33 per cent and successful by 7 per cent of the participants. Effectiveness of thecontents with regard to the practical utility in home situation was considered highly successful by 47 per cent,
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successful by 33 per cent and exceptionally successful by 20 per cent of the participants. In regard with the change inknowledge/orientation to the subject, the opinion of the participants on the effectiveness of the contents was 27per cent for exceptionally successful, 60 per cent for highly successful and 13 per cent for successful. While 80 per centof the participants felt the effectiveness of the contents as highly successful in increasing their capability, 7 per centopined it as exceptionally successful and 13 per cent rated the workshop as successful respectively.
• With regard to the effectiveness of the programme in addressing different issues through the presentationof expert and country papers and group discussion during the course of the workshop, 53 per cent of theparticipants were of the opinion that the presentation of the expert papers was very effective, 20 per cent felt thatit was highly effective and 27 per cent rated it as effective. On the presentation of country papers, 47 per cent ratedit as very effective, 40 per cent opined that it was effective and 13 per cent of the participants felt that it wasmoderately effective. With regard to the group discussion, participants gave different opinion as 20 per cent highlyeffective, 40 per cent very effective, 33 per cent effective and 7 per cent moderately effective.
• About the field visit, 33 per cent of the participants felt that it was very effective, 40 per cent fount iteffective while 27 per cent observed it as highly effective.
• On the duration of the workshop, 53 per cent of the participants considered that it was adequate whereas33 per cent felt it inadequate and only 14 per cent of the participants did not give any opinion. Those who haveopined it inadequate felt the need to increase the period of the workshop to get exposure to more projects relevantto the theme of the workshop.
• The majority of the participants felt that the overall coordination, hospitality, accommodation, local travel,seminar room facilities, air travel, internet and computer facilities were highly satisfactory while two participants feltthat it was moderately satisfactory and only one participant felt that the accommodation was not so satisfactory.However, the participant did not mention any suggestion/reason for quoting accommodation as ‘not so satisfactory’.
Suggestions from the Participants
• Need to develop networking among the participants and resource persons of different member countries.
• Need to follow-up seminar after one year.
• Need to develop an action plan based on recommendations of the workshop.
• Considering the natural calamity as one of the major causes of poverty, a workshop on EnvironmentalDegradation and Climate Risks Management towards Poverty Reduction may be organized.
• A group leader should be selected from the participants at the beginning so that he/she could present theviews and concerns of the participants in a more coordinated way.
• Workshop of such nature should be at least two weeks for better contribution and assimilation.
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• Presentation of country papers needs to be given more time.
• Use of interceptors/language devices.
• Field visits need to be allocated more time.
• Boarding arrangements need to be improved.
• Country and expert papers should be provided to the participants in advance.
• Use of hostel is a very good initiative because it reduces cost of the whole programme.
• High standard of hygiene should be maintained in the hostel rooms especially the bathrooms andtoilets.
Participation
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Md. Sadrul Alam Deputy Director Bangladesh Rural DevelopmentTalukder Board (BRDB)
DhakaTel : 880-02-9138836 (O)
880-02-8142688 (R)Fax : 880-02-8114343E-mail : [email protected]
2 R O China Ms Chen, Shou-Ling Secretary Bureau of Agricultural FinanceCouncil of Agriculture15, Sec. 1, Hangjhou S. Rd.Taipei 100, TaiwanTel : 886-2-33935857Fax : 886-2-23926882E-mail : [email protected]
3 Ghana Ms Faustina National Coordinator Women’s Empowerment ProgrammeEssandoh- Yeddu Department of Community
Development (Women’s Work)P O Box M 266AccraTel : 233-21-664586/8 (O)
233-22-401556 (R)Fax : 233-21-664587E-mail : [email protected]
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4 India Mr Rahul Bhandari Joint Development Rural Development DepartmentCommissioner Government of Punjab
3007, Sector 39-DChandigarh 160022Tel : 91-172-2700920 (O)
91-172-2687028 (R)Fax : 91-172-2700920E-mail : [email protected]
5 Jordan Mr Ghaleb Nawwaf Manager Community EmpowermentAl-Qudah Programme
Jordan River FoundationP O Box 2943Amman 11181Tel : 962-6-5933211 (O)
962-6-5233884 (R)Fax : 962-6-5922652E-mail : [email protected]
6 Mauritius Mr Sooneenduth Acting Assistant Citizens Advise Bureau (CAB)Seeburn Coordinator National Development Unit
Ministry of Environment andNational Development Unit12th Floor, Sterling HousePort LouisTel : 230-2101690 (O)
230-4127073 (R)Fax : 230-2105246E-mail : [email protected]
7 Nigeria Mr Michael Asebake AARDO Desk Officer Department of Agricultural and RuralBrooks Development, Federal Ministry of
Agriculture and Water ResourcesWuse Zone 5AbujaTel : 234-80-65390172 (O)
234-80-59608947 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
8 -do- Mr Okechukwu Snr. Accountant Department of AgriculturalDonatus Agu and Rural Development, Federal
Ministry of Agriculture and WaterResources, Wuse Zone 5AbujaTel : 234-80-33213832 (R)
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9 Oman Mrs Qalila Khamis Head Section of Rural WomenFraish Ambusaidi Directorate of Agriculture
P O Box 60, PC 611, NizwanTel : 968-2-5425354 (O)
968-925412353 (R)Fax : 968-2-5425257E-mail : [email protected]
10 Sudan Mr Salih Ibrahim General Manager Jabel Merra RuralSalih Development Project
Ministry of Agriculture & ForestryP O Box 285KhartoumMobile : 0918212649
87-452093 (R)Fax : 0155199723
11 Yemen Mr Emad Mohd. Manager Beneficiaries Development DepartmentFarea Al-Rumaih Social Welfare Fund
Sana’a, Gov. BranchAl-RawdhahTel : 967-1-349780 (O)
967-1-613848 (R)Fax : 967-1-349811E-mail : [email protected]
12 -do- Mr Abdullah Ahmed Manager Public Relations and Media DepartmentSaleh Shaiea Social Welfare Fund
Sana’a cityTel : 967-1-544021 (O)
967-1-77712580 (R)Fax : 967-1-544019E-mail : [email protected]
13 Zambia Mr Bernard Lusale Coordinator Financial Services ProgrammeMicro Banker TrustNP 57, Zamberi Road, RumaP O Box RW 51122LusakaTel : 260-11-290852 (O)
260-966824979 (R)Fax : 260-11-291393E-mail : [email protected]
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RESOURCE PERSONS
14 Bangladesh Dr Majibar Rahman Special Officer Programme and ResourceMobilization UnitCentre on Integrated RuralDevelopment for Asia and thePacific (CIRDAP), Chameli House17, Topkhana RoadG P O Box 2883, DhakaTel : 880-2-7169824 (O)
: 01715030409 (Mobile)Fax : 880-2-9562035E-mail : [email protected]
15 -do- Dr Tapash Kumar Joint Director Bangladesh Academy for RuralBiswas Development (BARD), Kotbari
ComillaTel : 880-81-76424
Ext. 316 (O)Ext. 416 (R)
Fax : 880-81-68406E-mail : [email protected]
16 -do- Mr Fazlul Bari Research Advisor Data Management AidRoad No. 10, House No. 716Adabor, ShyamoliDhakaMobile : 0088- 01713426402Fax : 0088-02-8115386E-mail : [email protected]
17 -do- Dr M. Abdul Hakim General Manager Palli Karma-Sahayak(Administration) Foundation (PKSF)
PKSF Bhawan, E-4/BAgargoan Administrative AreaDhaka 1207Tel : 0088-02-9126240
: 0088-01711523130 (M)
18 -do- Dr Sajjad Zohir Director Economic Research GroupDhaka
19 -do- Mr Jamal Uddin Deputy General Manager Grameen Bank, Mirpur 2Biswas (Establishment) Dhaka
Tel : 0088-02-8032501Fax : 0088-02-9134431E-mail : [email protected]
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20 India Dr S R K Reddy Technical Advisor National Resource Centre forCluster Development (NRCD)National Institute of Micro, Smalland Medium Enterprises (NIMSME)Hyderabad, IndiaMobile : 09347517486
SPECIAL INVITEE
21 Egypt H E Ambassador Minister’s Advisor International Cooperation andAhmed Fathi Aboul External AffairsKheir Ministry of Social Solidarity
Government of the ArabRepublic of Egypt19 El Mraghy Str., Agoza, Giza
2.14 Theme : Best Practices in Rural Poverty Alleviation :Afro-Asian Experiences
Venue : Cairo, Egypt
Duration : 25-31 May 2008
Objectives, Scope and Major Thrust
Poverty is a worldwide phenomenon but is mainly concentrated in rural areas in most of the developing countries inthe Afro-Asian region. The majority of these countries are agrarian and a considerable chunk of their populationdepends on agriculture and allied activities for their livelihood. Poverty has many facets. While absolute poverty isconcerned with food, shelter and clothing, relative poverty is concerned with the availability of and access to minimumbasic services like education, health care, safe drinking water, sanitation, etc., which are essential to lead a quality life.Accordingly, a poor can be defined as one who does not have “an income sufficient to purchase a minimum foodbasket to maintain a household in good nutritional health and the conventional needs in respect of clothing, rent,fuel and power, transportation and communication, health and education”.
With regard to the causes of poverty, it is worth mentioning here that these may differ from country to country as wellas region to region. In fact, there is a wide variety of causes afflicting rural poor. However, the most common causesof rural poverty among others are: illiteracy; limited access to productive resources like land, credit and technology;high population growth & concentration of higher proportion of population in rural areas; inadequate infrastructureboth physical and institutional; traditional knowledge and practices; natural disasters, conflicts and civil strife, etc.
In this regard, persistent efforts are being made by the country governments, international development agencies, civil
societies, non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders to alleviate rural poverty. Nevertheless one out of
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every six inhabitants on this planet struggles daily to meet some or all of basic needs such as food, shelter, safe
drinking water and sanitation as well as access to basic health care and education. These people earn merely US $1 or
less per day and more than 20,000 people die every day due to dire poverty for want of food, safe drinking water and
medicines (Cooperation South, UNDP, 2005). To alleviate rural poverty, a number of programmes on agricultural
development, rural housing, income generating activities (small scale enterprises), irrigation, water management and
land reclamation, health, sanitation and education, drought and desert combat, etc., have been implemented by the
Afro-Asian countries. Of these, some have made significant impact in alleviating poverty and become widely popular
throughout the developing world. As a result, a number of people who live on less than US $ 1 a day decreased from
1,482 million in 1981 to 1,089 million in 2001 (World Development Report 2005). Yet, a lot is required to be
accomplished by different stakeholders to bring the remaining poor out of poverty trap.
With the emergence of liberalization, privatization and globalization and shift in development priorities, the resources
available for the poverty alleviation programmes, especially in rural areas, are shrinking at a rapid pace. Further, the
presence of multiple agencies and duplication of work resulted in improper utilisation of human, financial and
natural resources. Hence, there is an urgent need to utilise these resources optimally in order to extract maximum
benefits. One of the viable strategies to achieve this objective is to compile and exchange the information on “Best
Practices” available in the reduction of rural poverty. Against this backdrop, AARDO organized an international
workshop with the following objectives:
• to provide a forum to share the information on the successful best practices/models;
• to deliberate on the constraints experienced during the adoption of such practices/models in other countries/
region;
• to document successful best practices/models for wider adoption by AARDO member countries; and
• to explore the possibility of devising suitable institutional mechanisms for disseminating information on
the best practices/models on regular basis.
Outcome of the Workshop
The workshop was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Solidarity, Government of the Arab
Republic of Egypt and was attended by seventeen (17) participants from sixteen AARDO member countries, namely,
Bangladesh, Republic of China, Ghana, India, Jordan, R. O. Korea, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman,
Philippines, Sudan, Syria and Zambia and the host country Egypt. Besides, three (03) experts, one each from
Bangladesh, India and Malaysia and AARDO officials participated in the workshop. It was also attended by the
representatives of five leading organizations of the host country to present the Egyptian experiences on best
practices.
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In course of the workshop, the participants not only discussed on the best practices in rural poverty alleviation
programmes of different Afro-Asian countries, but also highlighted the various problems encountered during the
implementation of the programmes. They also visited the rural areas of Egypt and interacted with the beneficiaries
of different programmes implemented by both government and non-government agencies on poverty alleviation.
The field visit exposed the participants to the various on going development programmes in Egypt. At the end of
the workshop, the participants came out with a set of recommendations related to policy of the government on
natural resource management and poverty alleviation, institutional buildings and stressed on small projects keeping
an eye on the target groups. They also visited the rural areas of Egypt and interacted with the beneficiaries of different
programmes implemented by both government and non-government agencies on poverty alleviation. The field visit
exposed the participants to the various on going development programmes in Egypt. The workshop was concluded
with a set of recommendations related to policies of the government on natural resource management and poverty
alleviation, institutional buildings and the small projects focused on the targeted beneficiaries were emphasized.
Feedback from the Participants
• Though the opinion of the participants is divided on the relevance of the objectives and themes of the
workshop, they all, by and large, agreed that the objectives of the programme were either highly relevant (12
participants) or very much relevant (6 participants) to their professional requirements. Only one participant stated
that the objectives of the workshop were relevant for his professional requirements.
• With regard to the extent of success of the workshop, they all unanimously agreed on the point that the
workshop was a great success in fulfilling its objectives. While 16 respondents are of the opinion that the workshop
was highly successful, three described it as exceptionally successful.
• On the effectiveness of the contents in relation with the objectives of the workshop was considered
“exceptionally successful” by 6 respondents; “highly successful” by 10; and “successful” by 2 participants. One of
the participants preferred not to answer to this question. All participants agreed to the point that the workshop
contributed substantially in their knowledge base on the subject and now they are more equipped to address the
problems in their country’s situation.
• The participants were asked to give their comments/views on the presentation of expert papers, country
papers, group discussion and field visit. Out of 19 responses, seven each mentioned that the presentation of expert
papers were effective and very effective, while four were of the opinion that they were highly effective. Only one of
the respondents was of the opinion that it was moderately effective. In relation to the country papers, a total
number of 13 participants felt that the country papers were very effective, where as 2 considered it as highly effective
and 4 as effective. On group discussion, ten found it very effective, where as 5 considered it as highly effective; 2 each
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as effective and not so effective. However, it appears that the participants were greatly benefited from the field visit
as 10 out of 19 felt that the field visit was highly effective; 6 as very effective and only 2 as effective.
• The participants expressed their satisfaction on the duration of the workshop. A total number of 14 out
of 19 were of the opinion that the duration of the workshop was adequate. However, the remaining 5 expressed
their concern on the paucity of the time, which resulted with less discussion on the country papers and the expert
papers.
• Most of the participants were either exceptionally satisfied or highly satisfied with the overall coordination,
seminar room facilities, air travel, accommodation, food and local transportation, etc. The details of the response are
given in the table below:
Items Exceptionally Highly Satisfactory Moderately Not so
Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory
Overall Coordination 7 11 1 - -
Seminar Room Facilities 9 07 2 1 -
Air Travel 6 9 2 1 1
Accommodations 9 7 2 1 -
Food 6 10 03 - -
Local Transportation 4 8 7 - -
Suggestions from the Participants
• Make guidelines on the contents of the country paper more clear.
• Provision for translation facilities for the entire workshop.
• The programme schedule of the workshop should be given to the participants before head.
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Participation
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Abdus Sobhan Director General Bangladesh RuralSikder Development Board (BRDB)
5, Kawran BazarDhaka 1215
2 R O China Mr Jaw-Wen Chen Director Bureau of Agricultural FinanceCouncil of Agriculture, Executive Yuan37, Nanhai RoadTaipei, TaiwanE-mail : [email protected]
3 Ghana Ms Levina Korama Principal Rural Planning Ministry of Local Government,Owusu Officer Rural Development and
EnvironmentP O Box MB-50, AccraTel : 233-21-682037 (O)
233-21-418181 (R)Fax : 232-21-682003E-mail : [email protected]
4 India Mr Gagandeep Singh Director Rural DevelopmentBedi & Panchayati Raj
Jeenis Road, SaidapetChennai 600 015Tel : 91-44-24338690 (O)
91-44-24796855 (R)Fax : 91-44-24343205E-mail : [email protected]
5 Jordan Mr Jumah Ahmad Senior Researcher Coordination CommissionAlzyadat for Social Solidarity
P O Box 841175AmmanTel : 962-6-4640448 (O)
962-777759143Fax : 962-6-4642700E-mail : [email protected]
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6 R O Korea Mr Kyeong-Duk Senior Fellow Korea Rural Economic Institute (KREI)Kim 4-102 Hoigi-Dong
Dongdaemoon-KuSeoulTel : 82-2-32994242 (O)
82-16-7184240 (R)Fax : 82-2-9600163E-mail : [email protected]
7 -do- Mr Ki Hun Um Deputy Director Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry1, Jungang-Dong, Gwacheon-CityGyeonggi-DoTel : 82-2-5001787 (O)
82-16-95707464 (R)Fax : 82-2-5073964E-mail : [email protected]
8 Malawi Mr Bennet Francis District Commissioner Phalombe District AssemblyNkasala Private Bag 32, Phalombe
Tel. : 265-1-480237 (O)265-1-667655 (R)
Fax : 265-1-480237E-mail : [email protected]
9 Mauritius Mr Nirlup Senior Regional Ministry of Environment andBauhadoor Development Officer National Development Unit
Government of Republicof MauritiusSterling House, 12th FloorLislet Geoffroy StreetPort LouisTel : 2080907 (O)
4180559 (R)Fax : 2101747E-mail : [email protected]
10 Morocco Ms Faouzia Chakiri Programme Officer Ministry of Agriculture & FisheriesB P 607, Rabat ChellahTel : 212-37-660825 (O)
212-37-756886 (R)Fax : 212-37-768548E-mail : [email protected]
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11 Nigeria Mr Samuel Ademilola Deputy Director Federal Department of Agriculture
Oguntimehin Federal Ministry of Agriculture
and Water Resources
Area 11, Garki
Abuja
Tel : 8032714066/
8072231708 (O)
E-mail : [email protected]
12 Oman Mrs Hamida Sloum Director of Rural Ministry of Agriculture
Al-Shukairi Women Department Sultanate of Oman
P O Box 467, P C 113
Muscat
Tel : 968-24603705 (O)
968-92822820 (R)
Fax : 968-24696361
E-mail : [email protected]
13 Philippines Ms Susita Galola Local Government Department of Interior
Bulawit Operation Officer VII and Local Government
Bureau of Local Government
Development
A. Francisco Gold
Condominium II
Edsa Corner, Mapagmahal Street
Diliman, Quezon City
Tel. : 632-9299215 (O)
632-9610337 (R)
Fax : 632-9277852
E-mail : [email protected]
14 Sudan Mr Hassan Abdel Planning Inspector Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry
Azeim Elgorashi Government of Republic of the Sudan
P O Box 285
Khartoum
Tel : 249-83-773203 (O)
: 249-918128742 (m)
Fax : 249-83-779858
E-mail : [email protected]
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15 Syria Ms Heba Abed Amer Specialist Department of Research & DevelopmentStudiesDirectorate of Rural WomenDar Al-MuhandeseenBld.-4th Facing to Cham PalaceDamascusTel : 963-11-2390454 (O)
963-16712459Fax : 963-11-2315487E-mail : [email protected]
16 Zambia Mr Chirwa Boyd Senior Planner Ministry of Science, TechnologyEustin and Vocational Training
P O Box 50464LusakaTel : 260-211-252003 (O)
260-977429729E-mail : [email protected]
RESOURCE PERSONS
17 Bangladesh Mr A K Fazlul Bari Research Advisor Data Management AidRoad No. 10, House No. 716Adabor, ShyamoliDhakaTel : 0088-01713426402 (M)Fax : 0088-02-8115386E-mail : [email protected]
18 India Prof. Birendra Head of the Centre for National Institute of RuralKumar Thapliyal Agrarian Studies and Development (NIRD)
Disaster Mitigation RajendranagarHyderabad 500 030Tel : 91-40-24008515 (O)
91-40-24008516 (R)E-mail : [email protected]
19 Malaysia Mr Alias Mohd. Poverty Eradication Ministry of Rural andYasin Division Regional Development
Government of MalaysiaBlock D9, Parcel DPutrajayaTel : 603-88863556Fax : 603-88892143
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2.15 Theme : The 30th RECA Seminar on “Public-PrivateCommunity-Based Institutions Partnership:An Approach towards Sustainable Agriculturaland Rural Development”
Venue : The Institute for the Development of AgriculturalCooperation in Asia (IDACA), Tokyo, Japan
Duration : 06-19 July 2008
Objectives, Scope and Major Thrust
The public-private partnership (PPP) can be described as a business venture funded and operated through a partnershipof public sector (government institutions), private sector (industrial/financial institutions) and community-basedinstitutions (cooperatives/self help groups/ farmers’ associations, etc) which agree to pool their resources andknowledge and share the profit and losses of the business. In other words, it can be defined as any form of formalor informal cooperation between the public and private sectors in the provision of public services.
In spite of the potential problems and complexities, a carefully planned public-private partnership can help ingenerating additional income in rural areas by setting the framework for the development of agro-based small andmedium enterprises (SMEs) and linking agri-business to national and international markets. Public-private partnershipcan pave a path to mobilise finance for the development of rural infrastructure; to provide effective mechanisms ofservice delivery; and to undertake research activities. Therefore, various forms of partnerships are valuable instrumentsfor leveraging the resources of both public and private sectors and enhancing their capacities and capabilities. Public-private partnership (PPP), as an approach, can focus on agricultural/rural development through participation in theareas such as rural infrastructure, inputs of production; research, extension and training; processing; marketing;provision of credit, etc. Thus, the potential benefits of public-private partnership may include cost effectiveness ofthe programmes; higher productivity; efficient and effective delivery of services; enhanced social services; greaterflexibility on account of decentralization and so on.
Against this backdrop, AARDO organized the 30th RECA Seminar on “Public-Private-Community Based InstitutionsPartnership: An Approach Towards Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development” in collaboration with theCentral Union of Agricultural Cooperatives (JA-Zenchu) and the Institute for the Development of AgriculturalCooperation in Asia (IDACA) with the following objectives:
i) to review the initiatives taken in Afro-Asian countries on public private partnership for sustainable agriculturaland rural development;
ii) to discuss the challenges and opportunities of public-private partnership in the era of globalization;
iii) to provide a forum to share the experiences and exchange views; and
iv) to explore the possibilities of implementation of the concept of public–private partnership in view ofglobalisation.
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Outcome of the Seminar
The seminar was attended by sixteen (16) participants from thirteen AARDO member countries, namely, Egypt,Republic of China, Ghana, India, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Malawi, Nigeria, Oman, and Sudan.Besides, two experts, one each from Japan and Sudan and the AARDO officials also attended the seminar.
During the plenary sessions, two expert and thirteen country papers by the delegates were presented. The study visitsto the Hyogo Agriculture Life Centre (Govt-Private Collaboration Project), Agricultural Extension Office, DisasterReduction & Human Renovation Institute, Universal Studio Japan (USJ) provided the participants an opportunityto observe the functioning of the institutions with close quarters. It was followed by a group discussion whichconcluded with some appropriate recommendations that placed emphasis on removal of bureaucratic bottlenecks;creation of enabling environment (infrastructure, agricultural inputs); developing linkages between the public andprivate sectors; improving accountability and transparency; setting up measures, legislature and by-laws; providingtax incentives, insurance scheme; creating conducive environment for public and private partnership; strengthening
accreditation system; establishing a concrete information system, etc.
Participation
Sl. Country Name Designation Affiliation
No.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Egypt Eng. Raafat Salah Director General International OrganizationsEldin Zaki and Conferences Department
Foreign Agricultural RelationsMinistry of Agril. and Land ReclamationGovernment of Arab Republic of Egypt5, Nadei El Seid Street, Dokki, CairoTel : 20-2-33374811 (O)
20-2- 4153247 (R)Fax : 202-33374811E-mail : [email protected]
2 -do- Mr Mohamed Hassan Planning Director Department of ProductiveMohamed Rashwan Families and Vocational Training
Ministry of Social SolidarityGovernment of Arab Republic of EgyptEl Agouza, 19, El-Marghy Street, CairoTel : 20-2-27948359/
24279817 (O)20-0101302267 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
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3 R O China Mr Te-Sen Wu Director of Planning National Training InstituteDepartment Farmers’ Organization
No. 113, Sec. 7, JhongshanN. Rd., Shihlin DistrictTaipei 111, TaiwanTel : 886-2-28762676 (O)
886-2-26276610 (R)Fax : 886-2-28762146E-mail : [email protected]
4 -do- Mr An-Sheng Technician Koahsiung County Farmers’ AssociationHuang No. 316, Zhongshan W. Rd.
Fengshan CityKaoshiung county 830, TaiwanTel : 886-7-7414151 (O)
886-7-7904560 (R)Fax : 886-7-7472306E-mail : [email protected]
5 Ghana Mr Isaac Adza Municipal Planning Agona West Municipal AssemblyTettey Officer P O Box 46, Agona Swedru
Tel : 233-244-593856E-mail : [email protected]
6 India Mr Bahadur Singh Deputy Secretary (IC) Ministry of Rural DevelopmentNegi Room 464A, Krishi Bhawan
New DelhiTel : 91-11-23386231
91-11-24643810E-mail : [email protected]
7 Iraq Mr Naser Mnati Director Masan Agricultural DirectorateFeal Maysan, Amarh
Tel : 964-43-310447 (O)964-7703226702
E-mail : [email protected][email protected]
8 Jordan Ms Rima A. A. Executive Assistant Badia Research andRas Development Centre
P O Box 902, Amman 11941Tel : 962-6-5335284 (O)
962-5-3844019 (R)Fax : 962-6-5355680E-mail : [email protected]
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9 Lebanon Miss Hala Debs General Directorate Ministry of Agricultureof Cooperatives Government of Republic of Lebanon
BeirutTel : 961-1-842631
961-3-888939Fax : 961-1-842621E-mail : [email protected]
10 Liberia H E Ms Yah Suah Deputy Minister Ministry of Internal AffairsKalian Government of Republic of Liberia
Capital HillMonroviaTel : 231-6487515E-mail : [email protected]
11 Malawi Mr Joseph Nelson Director of Rural Ministry of Local GovernmentMagwira Development and Rural Development
Government of Republic of MalawiP O Box 30312Lilongwe 3Tel : 265-1-789388 (O)
265-8516855 (R)Fax : 265-1-788083E-mail : [email protected]
12 Malaysia Hj Khalid bin State RISDA Director Pejabat RISDA Neseri KelantanAwang Said Batu 2, Jalan Kuala Krai
15050 Kota Bharu, KelentanTel : 609-7484077 (O)
609-2963173 (R)Fax : 609-7483118E-mail : [email protected]
13 -do- Mr Mohd. Yusof Agriculture Officer RISDA HeadquartersSulaiman Bangunan RISDA
Jalan Ampang50990 Kuala LumpurTel : 603-42564022 (O)
603-78472494 (R)Fax : 603-42522422E-mail : [email protected]
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14 Nigeria Ms Kafayat Chief Administrative Department of Agriculture CollaborationOlufunke Salami Officer & Partnership, Federal Ministry of
Agricultural and Water ResourcesGovt. of Federal Republic of NigeriaP.M. B. 135, Area 11, Garki, AbujaTel : 234-3142747 (O)
: 234-8033340861 (R)Fax : 234-9-3140347E-mail : [email protected]
15 Oman Mr Salim Mohd. Head Agriculture Development CentreSaif Al-Hamimi Ministry of Agriculture
Sultanate of OmanAl Seeb, MuscatTel : 968-24538031 (O)
968-99421437 (R)Fax : 968-24542581E-mail : [email protected]
16 Sudan Mrs Inam Babiker General Administration Ministry of Agriculture and ForestsMohamed Ahmed for Planning and Government of Republic of the Sudan
Agricultural Economics KhartoumE-mail : [email protected]
RESOURCE PERSONS
17 Sudan Dr El Sayed Ali Consultant Finance of Agriculture andAhmed Zaki Rural Development
P O Box 15081 (ExpatriateComplex)Postal Code: 12222, KhartoumTel : 249-187-511501
513291249-9-12302691 (Mobile)
E-mail : [email protected]
18 Japan Dr Ryohei Professor Graduate School of EnvironmentKada and Information Sciences
Yokohama National University79-7, Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-KuYokohama CityKanagawa PrefectureTel : 81-45-339-4498E-mail : [email protected]
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2.16 Theme : The 7th Asia Pacific Agriculture Policy Forum
Venue : Seoul, Republic of Korea
Duration : 09-11 September 2008
Objectives
The Far Eastern Regional Office of AARDO, R O Korea organised the 7th “Asia Pacific Agriculture Policy Forum” incollaboration with the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, Seoul National University and Global Agricul-ture Policy Institute at Seoul, R O Korea during 09-11 September 2008. The Forum focused on the followingthemes:
• Agricultural Negotiations & Regional Cooperation;
• Agri-business & Agro-food Industries: Changing Trends & Environmental Concerns;
• Ag-flation & Agricultural Resource Management;
• Bio-Safety and Agricultural Research and Development;
• Off-Farm Income & Rural Development; and
• Human Resource Development & Institutional Reform.
Outcome of the Forum
The Forum was attended by four AARDO sponsored candidates, that is, one each from Bangladesh and Pakistanand two from R O China. Besides, Mrs Seema Bahuguna, Assistant Secretary General represented AARDO in theForum. In addition, the participants from other Asia and the Pacific countries attended the Forum.
Participation
Sl. Country Name Designation Affiliation
No.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Bangladesh Mr Tapash Ranjan Director Bangladesh Academy for RuralDevelopment (BARD), KotbariComillaTel : 88-081-76424-8 (Extn. 309)
88-081-69597 (R)
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2 R O China Dr Kuo-Ching Lin Professor Department of Agricultural EconomicsNational Taiwan University#1, Section 4, Roosevelt RoadTaipei, TaiwanTel : 886-2-23638007 (O)
886-2-27388943 (R)Fax : 886-2-23638007E-mail : [email protected]
3 -do- Dr Chung-Hsiu Hung Section Chief Agricultural and Food AgencyCouncil of AgricultureExecutive Yuan, TaiwanTel : 886-49-2341000Fax : 886-49-2351706E-mail : [email protected]
4 Pakistan Mr Mohammad Director Akhter Hameed Khan NationalIkram Kayani Centre for Rural Development
Municipal Administration(AHKNCRD&MA)Park Road, Chak ShehzadIslamabad
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PARTICIPATIVE COOPERATIONFOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
3.1 ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT
Title of the Project : The Liberalization of the InternationalAgricultural Trade and Its Effect on theAgricultural Sector in Jordan
Duration : Six months (2006-07)
Location : Jordan
Implementing Agency : General Union of Jordanian Farmers, andMinistry of Agriculture, Jordan
Objectives
The objective of this study was to analyse the agricultural policies and its effect on the agricultural sector and also toanalyse the relative importance of the agricultural products taking into the considerations of the economical andenvironmental effects of free trade policies on the agricultural sector in Jordan.
The research study was conducted by a team consisting of Dr Moh’d Ali Rahaleh, Eng. Sulieman Rakabat, Eng.Wasfi Saraheen, Dr Moh’d Awaedeh and Mr Montasser Khalifeh from Jordan. Prof. R K Sharma of JawaharlalNehru University, India was consultant of this research study.
The study was based on both primary and secondary data. After collection of the secondary data on agriculturalproducts- its costs, marketing, etc., from different reports and publications, the primary data were collected directlyfrom different stakeholders through scheduled questionnaire and group discussion. In the third stage data weretabulated and analysed and at the end the report was prepared.
Benefits
Jordan’s accession to the World Trade Organisation is completed and is accompanied by many fears of its expectedimpact on agricultural sector and the ability of the sector to respond to these changes as well as sector’s readiness fortrade liberalisation. The Study has also thrown some light on trade in agricultural products and domestic support.The impact of WTO membership on governmental structure and policies seems to appear faster than the impact onthe trade. This might be due to the level of knowledge or the direct commitments where government agencies aredirectly involved in the process of negotiations. The Governments’ response to WTO rules and regulation byrestructuring its policies and institutions will improve the general marketing conditions and that might need a timeto be reflected in terms of trade. The feeling of threat might play a motivator role for the different governmentagencies to enhance and improve their efficiency and performance.
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Some of the important recommendations of this study, among others, include (i) the government should paymore attention to public awareness through allocating more resources to support the extension and advisoryservices in order to prepare for the future changes that might result in trade liberalization. Strengthening theextension services and capacity building for the extension workers with the new challenges seems important to allowdiffusion of information at the farmers’ level; (ii) while the values of subsidies for agricultural sector are notexpected to exceed in the near future, the limits of Jordan’s commitment are necessary to define precise criteria forsubsidy to avoid exceeding the de minimis. This can be done through targeting the marginal farmers under a specificlevel of production or with specific criteria for income; and (iii) Ministry of Agriculture should make a comprehensiverevision for the subsidy under Green Box non-product specific subsidy-to evaluate the performance of eachsubsidised sector and re-allocate the limited resources according to the result of this evaluation.
3.2 DEPUTATION OF EXPERT(S)
3.2.1 FROM INDIA TO MAURITIUS
Subject : Agro-Business Forum
Duration : 5 - 8 April 2006
Objectives
The Ministry of Agro-Industries, Government of Mauritius, organised “Agro Business Forum” during 5-8 April2006 at Port Louis. The objectives of the Forum were to provide information on low cost technology and encouragepromotion of micro/small enterprises. On a request from the esteemed Government, AARDO deputed one expertfrom India to deliver keynote address in the forum. Accordingly, the expert presented the paper on “Potentialities forDevelopment of Small/Micro Scale Agro-Food Processing Enterprises through Technology Partnership with India”.
Name of Expert
Sl. Country Name Designation AffiliationNo.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 India Mr Ashok Kumar Bhatia Technology Consultant National Research DevelopmentCooperation (NRDC)New Delhi
Main Recommendations of the Expert
The Expert presented keynote paper in the Forum on “Potentialities for Development of Small/Micro Scale Agro-Food Processing Enterprises through Technology Partnership with India” in which he highlighted various aspects ofagricultural diversification in Mauritius, present status, Indian experience with regard to small industries, agro-food
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processing sector, policy support, science and technology inputs, impact on employment/income generation, avenues
available for small/micro enterprises, potential in medicinal and aromatic plants and technology based development
of small enterprises in Mauritius. The presentation served as useful input to help the esteemed Government of
Mauritius in formulating appropriate policies on small and medium agro-food processing enterprises.
3.2.2 FROM SUDAN TO OMAN
Subject : Management of Small Scale Animal Production Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas in the Sultanate of Oman
Duration : 2 - 15 February 2007
Objectives
The main objective was to explore the opportunities, including economic viability and draw a policy framework for
the promotion of small scale animal husbandry in the rural areas in the Sultanate of Oman, besides to raise animal
productivity through the development of prevailing traditional livestock production system and to create awareness
among the producers about the most appropriate methods to market their products, diversify the income sources
and improve economic and social life.
Name of Expert
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Sudan Dr Babo Fadalalla Ruminant Nutrition Faculty of Forestry and
Range Development Range Sciences
University of Science and Technology
Soba, Khartoum
Main Recommendations of the Expert
Having studied the situation at the ground level, the expert gave several recommendations at the levels of policy,
planning and implementation. He also attached importance to the technology generation and transfer; greater
coordination between various administrative bodies in the agriculture sector. He further recommended for the
development of an effective range management strategy which should aim at initially halting the on-going degradation
and finally reversing it. Some of the components of such a strategy include the establishment of range reserves,
matching animal numbers to carrying capacity, matching animal species to plant community and range
re-seedling in suitable areas with special emphasis given to the establishment of adapted browse tress on the
range.
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3.2.3 FROM INDIA TO ZAMBIA
Subject : Youth Empowerment in Zambia
Duration : 12 - 18 March 2007
Objectives
The prime objective of the study was to analyse the prevailing situation in the selected three Provinces of Zambia inrespect of the youth employment and other related factors and formulate actionable schemes that help ti correct thesituation, which may result in: (i) creation of apposite employment for the youth; (ii) reduction of poverty; (iii)growth of economy; and (iv) improvement of health and education of youth.
Name of Expert
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 India Mr T. Venkateswara Senior Faculty Member National Institute of Micro,Reddy Small and Medium Enterprises
(NIMSME), YousefgudaHyderabad
Main Recommendations of the Expert
After getting acquaintance with the ground realities and the policy and programmes of the Zambian Government theexpert explained several successful programmes implemented in India and suggested that the same could be replicatedwith certain modification to make it suitable to the local conditions. In course of his suggestions he attachedimportance to the capacity building of the rural youth through training and exposure. He also identified the organisationsbest placed at province level for youth empowerment.
3.2.4 FROM INDIA TO SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
Subject : Establishment of Agro Polis City for Agricultural and Animal Production in Al-Ghab Region of Syria
Duration : 22 - 31 October 2007
Objectives
The main objectives of proposed agro-polis city project at Al-Ghab was to create a special economic zone i.e.,identifying a geographical area to provide with the facilities, services and required infrastructure under a specialordinance and Government Decree for the production of identified commodities and provide related services, tocreate base model for production capacity and increase the export capacity.
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Name of Experts
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 India Dr T. Haque Chairman Commission for Agricultural
Costs and Prices
Ministry of Agriculture
Room No. 161
Krishi Bhawan
New Delhi 110 001
Tel : 91-11-23385216
91-9818383200
Fax : 91-11-23383848
E-mail : [email protected]
2 -do- Mr Ashok Kumar Bhatia Technology Consultant National Research Development
Cooperation (NRDC)
New Delhi
Main Recommendations of the Experts
Agro-Polis city in Al-Ghab region can be a successful model of agro-processing provided there is an appropriate
agriculture industry linkage through contract farming. However, the success of contract farming itself would depend
on appropriate legal and institutional set up and policy environment. The expert suggested that the government
should encourage private trade and private investment even in strategic crops like wheat, barley, cotton and sugar beet.
Further, the government should help establish synergies between farmers, institutions of credit, market and the
agro-processing company through appropriate institutional set up at the local level.
3.2.5 FROM SUDAN TO YEMEN
Subject : Assignment, Registration and Analysis of Agricultural Chemicals and Improved Seeds in Yemen
Duration : 04 - 11 April 2008
Objectives
The main objective was to advice on improvement of existing regulations pertaining to registration of agro-chemicalsand seeds. A balance between supply and demand has to be observed. Importation of pesticides, fertilizers and seedsshould be restricted to country’s needs.
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Name of Expert
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Sudan Prof. Abdel Gabar Agricultural Chemicals College of Agricultural StudiesEl-Tayeb Babiker and Improved Seeds Sudan University of Science
Expert and TechnologyKhartoum
Main Recommendations of the Expert
Registration of pesticides, fertilizers and exotic seeds should be a two steps process. The first step deals withprovisional registration, which allows import of a limited quantity of each commodity for field evaluation in Yemen.The second step grants registration for commercial use based on comprehensive research data generated in thedifferent agro-ecological zones of Yemen. It was suggested that transactions and trade in pesticides, fertilisers andseeds within the country should be restricted to licensed personnel. Awareness of local dealers, farmers and the publicat large on handling of pesticides, fertilisers and seeds should be increased were some of the other importantsuggestions of the expert.
3.3 STUDY VISIT
3.3.1 FROM NIGERIA TO INDIA
Subject : Planning, Implementation and Financing of Rural DevelopmentProgrammes in India
Venue : Ministry of Rural Development, New Delhi, andNational Insitute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad
Duration : 19 - 26 November 2006
Objective
The main objective of the visit was to study, observe and learn from the rich and diverse Indian experiences in thefield of planning, implementation and financing of agriculture and rural development projects as well as explore thepossibilities of replicating successful programmes in Nigeria.
Participants
Sl. Country Name Designation Affiliation
No.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Nigeria Prof. I I Ihimodu Director Agricultural and Rural Management
Training Institute (ARMTI)
Ilorin, Kwara State
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2 -do- Mr Onyeziligbo Chris Deputy Director Ministry of Agriculture
Omume and Rural DevelopmentPMB 135, Garki, Abuja
3 -do- Mr Michael Asebake Desk Officer Ministry of Agriculture and
Brooks Rural Development, Wusa Zone 5
PMB 135, Garki, Abuja
Impact
During their stay at New Delhi, the delegation visited the Ministry of Rural Development, India and held discussionswith the officials responsible for various rural development projects. The delegation was also taken to IndianAgriculture Research Institute and held discussions with scientists on various aspects of agricultural development inIndia. It was observed by the delegation that the ‘Green Revolution’ was the a major contributor in achieving foodself-sufficiency in India.
After successfully completing their mission at New Delhi, the delegation visited Hyderabad where the NationalInstitute of Rural Development (NIRD) had drawn up a detailed programme for them. The programme includedvisits to the International Crops Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Association of WomenEntrepreneurs, livelihood projects and some market oriented projects. Besides, the delegation was also taken to theNagarjunsagar Dam in Hyderabad.
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DEVELOPMENT PILOT PROJECTS
Development of women is one of the top priority areas in the development strategy of the Government ofBangladesh. As women constitute about half of the total population of the country, their active participation in thesocio-economic activities is indispensable for the rapid development. Nevertheless scope of works especially for ruralwomen is very limited due to their present social status. The widespread illiteracy and lack of knowledge amongwomen restrain them from their rights, status and privileges in the society. Consequently, women are saddled withmore pressure of poverty than their male counterpart.
In view of this situation, Bangladesh Rural Development Board (BRDB) implements various rural developmentand poverty alleviation projects, which aim at improving social and economic conditions of rural masses, especiallyrural poor women. Most of the projects focus on the changing the mindset of the people; increasing awarenessamong them through literacy and education, increasing awareness of social and legal rights, gender issues, environmentalconservation, health care, nutrition, sanitation and family planning; skill development through training, and promotionof micro-credit and marketing, etc. Provision of credit and training are the most needed and important inputs for allthe income generating activities and poverty alleviation among the rural women. This is being implemented for thedeprived women in 4 distressed areas namely - Singair Upazila of Manikganj District, Debidwar Upazila of ComillaDistrict, Gaurnadi Upazila of Barisal District and Melandaha Upazila of Jamalpur District.
Productive Employment & AwarenessRaising Programme for Rural Women
4.1 BANGLADESH
Singair Upazila of Manikganj DistrictDebidwar Upazila of Comilla DistrictGaurnadi Upazila of Barisal District andMelandaha Upazila of Jamalpur District
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
Bangladesh Rural DevelopmentBoard (BRDB)
Two YearsDuration
US $100,000Cost
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Objectives
i) To eradicate poverty of rural poor women by raising their standard of living.
ii) To create self-employment opportunities and raise income & purchasing power of the targeted groups/members; and
iii) To support the rural poor women in social empowerment to equally proceed with their male counterpart.
Beneficiaries
A total of 800 distressed/vulnerable poor women including married, widow, divorced or deserted by husbandbetween the age of 18-50 years not supported by the Government or NGO, having permanent address of residencein the project area and the status of family head, and able to work as manual labour which would be their main sourceof income.
Methodology
The informal groups, each group consisted of 20 women, would be formed at the village level on the criteriamentioned above. Thus, 10 groups (200 poor women) from each Upazila (Sub-district) totalling to 40 groups (800poor women) would be covered under the project. Under the project, micro-credit would be disbursed to thebeneficiaries as capital support for income generating activities. It is estimated that an amount of Taka 48.00 Lakh(average Taka 12.00 lakh per upazila/sub-district) will be available for this purpose. The loan will be realized onweekly/fortnightly/monthly basis and the realized loan money will be used as revolving fund. The rate of owncontribution (OC) would be 12% per annum on declining balance. The loanee member would pay Taka. 12.00 (Tk.1.00 per month) on declining rate against Tk.100.00 per annum, which is termed as own contribution (OC) by thebeneficiary.
Impact
The project activities virtually commenced during July 2008, which covered 4 upazilas (Sub-districts) namely, Singair,Manikgonj District, Melandan, Jamalpur District, Gournadi, Barisal District, Debidwar, Comilla District. Theproject authority devised guidelines entitled “Operational Manual” which entails the gamut of project activities viz.strategic activity to form group; motivational arrangement for own capital saving; training procedures & moduleand credit operational plan. Twelve (12) groups of the beneficiaries have been formed to provide credit and trainingand a total of 238 beneficiaries have been imparted skills development training. An amount of 7.20 Lakh Taka(equivalent to US $10286) has been distributed among the beneficiaries to start their micro enterprises. However,project is not reached at impact assessment stage. But the training and post training support as credit is progressingin a significant manner and response from the beneficiaries is satisfactory. It is expected that the project will enhancethe income of the beneficiaries leading to the improvement of their lives.
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Rural poverty is closely associated with agriculture in India. Although, agriculture has not given proper sustenancecapacity to the farmers due to various reasons, it is difficult to shift them from their existing occupation to some other
occupations. Therefore, it is very important to give them proper inputs so that they may sustain with their currentagricultural activities. Since the average yield per hectare is decreasing day by day, the area of land useful for agricultureis also decreasing. The land, which was fertile before 25 years, is becoming non-fertile and hence useless for agriculture.
This is because of uncontrolled use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Decrease in yield of crops and also thefertility of land has thus caused severe problem. As population of India is increasing day by day, the number ofpersons requiring food is increasing. But on the other side, the yield per hectare of food and the land useful to
agriculture is decreasing.
To solve this problem, increasing the land available for agriculture by constructing dams emerges as one of the
approaches. But this alone cannot solve the problem. However, another approach could be to change the style offarming and thereby increasing the fertility of the soil as well as the yield per hectare. This approach is more effective,less costly, and could be implemented phase-wise. Thus, the basic aim of the project is to achieve the economical,
social and cultural development of the villagers of the villages selected for sustainable livelihood programme. Thepresent project will initially address the above cited problem at least in 15 villages namely, Devthana, Khadala, Limla,Jastapur, Madlapur, Dagadwadi, Bamni, Maher, Mumbar, Deulgaon, Khavada, Manegaon, Kalgaon, Mahagaon,
and Dhanora of the District of Parbhani of the State of Maharashtra, India during the period of three years by the
Social Action for Association and Development (SAAD).
4.2 INDIA
Devthana, Khadala, Limla, Jastapur, Madlapur, Dagadwadi,Bamni, Maher, Mumbar, Deulgaon, Khavada, Manegaon,Kalgaon, Mahagaon and Dhanora of Parbhani District of Maharashtra
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
Social Action for Associationand Development (SAAD)
Three YearsDuration
US $130,620Cost
Achieving Sustainable Livelihood through Improved AgriculturalPractices for Better Yield and Post-harvesting Technologies
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Beneficiaries
The total number of beneficiaries would be 600 (15x40) small and marginal farmers.
Methodology
Under the project, 20 male and 20 female, in all 40, will be selected from each of the 15 villages to be trained, guided
and helped by the local coordinators and experts from the implementing agency throughout the period of the
project. Initially. Therefore, the total number of beneficiaries would be (15x40) 600 small and marginal farmers. The
important components of the project include: capacity building to introduce new agricultural practices and the
establishment of primary processing units.
Impact
The project is being implemented in 15 villages of the District of Parbhani of the State of Maharashtra, India by the Social
Action for Association and Development (SAAD). The important components of the project include capacity building
to introduce new agricultural practices and the establishment of primary processing units. An amount of Rs.13, 45,600
(equivalent to US $30,000 approximately) was approved by AARDO for the project during February 2006. The first
installment of Rs.7, 37,600 was released during March 2007 for the implementation of the project.
As per the progress report of the first phase of the project received during September 2008, initially, 40 small and
marginal farmer-beneficiaries from each targeted village (one male and one female from each family) were covered.
Besides, local volunteer have been selected in each village to work as a motivator/animator along with the beneficiaries.
Preparatory activities for establishment of main technical centre (demonstration unit of nursery, composting,
development of master plot, horticulture, soil testing, etc.) have been undertaken. In order to promote the low cost
production techniques among the farmers, a series of training programmes on the concept of organic farming,
methods of compost preparation, biological plant protection methods, importance and methodology of soil
testing, etc., were organised in each village. Live demonstration technique was also applied. Besides, reading materials
such as books CDs were prepared and provided to the farmers. Soil and water samples from all project villages have
tested in the laboratory and a handy soil and water testing kit has been provided in each village to test the soil on the
field.
The visible impact of the extension services seems difficult to be assessed in the initial year of implementation of the
project. However, it has been observed that awareness and enthusiasm among the farmers have increased and they
have started testing the LEISA technique in their fields. Farmers are using soil improvement measures such as FYM
Slurry, green manure crop, bio fertilizers in their field. Some of them have started vermicompost preparation unit at
their farms. Based on the progress report, the second instalment of Rs. 3, 04,000 (three lacs four thousand) was
released during November 2008 for further implementation of the project.
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Mafraq Governorate, Northern Region, the project area, is the poorest Governorate in the Kingdom which has a very
high rate of population growth. The area has a very few job opportunities, especially for rural women and the poor
household families are living in tough economic conditions. Its effects are more serious on women due to their
economic conditions. Moreover, drought and low rate of rainfall in the area affect the rain-fed farming, which further
deteriorates the socio-economic status of small farmers and their families. Considering the need of the employment
generating activities for the poor families, especially for women, this project has been designed to create job opportunities
for women and improve their living standard.
Objectives
i) to promote income generating activities;
ii) to increase income of the poor households;
iii) to promote involvement of rural women in economic activities;
iv) to provide soft loan to poor women for micro-enterprises; and
v) to provide training to women to help them to start their own business.
4.3 JORDAN
Mafraq Governorate in NorthernRegion of the Kingdom
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
General Federation of Jordanian Women
Two YearsDuration
US $ 55,714Cost
Revolving Micro-Credit to Enhance Productivity of RuralWomen and Integrating them in Sustainable Development
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Beneficiaries
A total of 37 poor families especially women
Methodology
The project is being implemented under the micro-credit scheme based on revolving fund. It is based on locallyavailable natural and human resources. Thus, utilisation of these potential resources of the area and providingbackward and forward linkages to the beneficiaries would scintillate the economic prospects of the area. Theimplementation of the project will also generate employment opportunities for other local people, as they will be ableparticipate in the activities of the project. Further, establishment of the Revolving Fund in the area will have longlasting effects by way of providing loans to the future beneficiaries.
Impact
According to the progress report received during August 2008, the needy women headed families not having anyopportunity for employment were selected to be covered under the project. They were provided training which wasdesigned in view of their background and skills required for the project. Two training courses were held at theheadquarters of the Union branch in Mafraq and the Society of Al Ashrafiyah Women in Irbid District in the presenceof a special loan committee from the Union. The training was attended by 22-25 women. Thereafter, applicationswere invited from them to provide loans for the purchase of inputs and enable them to start their own businessactivities. It is envisaged that the loan would be returned within 24 months, with a grace period of 2-3 months. TheUnion is charging one time nominal fee for the administrating and auditing purposes. The project is being regularlymonitored by the Union and its branches to evaluate the impact.
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Lebanon is a small country with a total surface area of only 10,452 Km2. Of which, 60 per cent is prone to
degradation particularly in the Northern and Southern parts and the North Eastern of the Bekaa valley. Thus, water
is one of the most precious resources of the country. The yearly precipitation results in an average yearly flow of 9
billion cubic meter (Mm3), giving rise to 40 major streams and rivers (including 17 perennial rivers) and more than
2,000 springs. More than half of the rainfall is lost due to runoff, evaporation and long dry season. Moreover, a
number of activities affect the water cycle (deforestation, dams, irrigation, drainage canals) thereby altering the
conditions for water replenishment. It exerts strong pressures on both the quantity and quality of water resources.
In this quandary, Lebanon is poised to experience of water deficiency in next 10-15 years. Therefore, sound and
radical water management policies need to be developed and implemented to avoid the presaged situation.
Water in Lebanon has traditionally been shared among three principal sectors, namely, agriculture, domestic and
industry. Agriculture is by far the largest consumer of water in Lebanon accounting for more than two-thirds of the
total water demand, reaching to the tune of 85 percent in certain predominantly agricultural regions. Since, irrigation
is undertaken through surface and ground waters, any improvement in the irrigation infrastructure with improved
water management system will certainly help the country. Water harvesting structures provide an efficient technique
of water conservation management and serve to avoid water shortages during the periodic drought. It would, thus,
help in reducing land use concerns, increasing agricultural production and promoting conservation of soil and
vegetation.
4.4 LEBANON
El-Mejdel Akkar District
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
One YearDuration
US $53,150Cost
Improvement of IrrigationWater Use Efficiency
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) underSupervision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Lebanon
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The location of the project is El-Mejdel village situated at an altitude of 650m about 125 kilometers away from Beirut.The village has an area of about 400 hectares, of which agricultural land accounts for about 250 hectares. Thepopulation of the village is 1,800, mostly small farmers who practice the rain fed agriculture to grow mainly cereals.Beekeeping and honey production is one of the traditional activities undertaken by the inhabitants of the village thatgenerates supplementary income. However, poverty is wide spread due to scarcity of water resources, small pastureareas, poor infrastructure, lack of new agricultural techniques and poor access to the markets. The impact of deterio-rating practices is also reflected in the degradation of environment. Therefore, the construction of a water reservoirand the establishment of an improved irrigation system would help in preserving the natural resources and environ-ment and also in alleviating poverty by way of improving agricultural production and providing opportunities ofincome generating activities.
Objectives
The project aims at constructing a water reservoir of a total capacity of 11,000 m3 next to the “Ain Tibou” spring forcollection of its water and the watershed run off. The collected water will be used for irrigation in order to expand thecultivated surface area surrounding the hill lake site and to attract new crop varieties. The project will help in imple-mentation of the Lebanese National Action Programme (NAP) to Combat Desertification. The project will furtherhelp in generating incomes of the beneficiaries and other people, improving water use efficiency, providing vegetationcover and better socio-economic conditions.
Beneficiaries
Farmers of the village
Methodology
According to the technical characteristics of the suggested site, and the geomorphologic nature of the region, and thetype of existing soil, the expected technical pattern of the lake would be in the form of a pond to collect water, whichcan be used for irrigation by gravity. The area of the lake surface is around 3000 m2; this area is not currently undercultivation and is mainly bare land. The landfill is situated at 1 km away from the lake site. The lake consists of anunderground storage area. A laboratory test and a drill test are required to confirm the soil type and rock layerthickness. The depth of the underground cavity of the lake would be around 6 m; sloppy sides (2 to 1) are to beconstructed to avoid soil breakdown under the water pressure factor.
A frontal structure at the entrance of the lake will be constructed to protect its sides from collapsing underthe influence of the run-off water and allowing water to sediment before reaching the reservoir. The struc-ture of the lake water usage network (irrigation network) is determined according to topographical landsurvey. It is in the form of sideways polyethylene pipes from the lake, which will convey water by gravity tothe irrigated agricultural land. A fence will surround the lake as a protection for children and animals.
Impact
The project has been accomplished in El-Mejdel, Akkar District of Lebanon by the UNDP Office in Lebanon underthe supervision of the Desertification Team of the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of the Republic ofLebanon. An amount of US $40,000 (forty thousand) was approved by AARDO during April 2007 for the project.
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Accordingly, the approved grant was released in two equal installments of US $20,000 each during July 2007 andFebruary 2008. As per the completion report received during May 2008, the project has been executed successfully. Theactivities undertaken include establishment of water reservoir (11000m3), setting up of new irrigation network,expansion of irrigated lands and training sessions on new agriculture practices and irrigation techniques.
The implementation of the project was highly appreciated by the local community. It provided them with consider-able amount of irrigation water needed to diversify their cropping patterns and increase productivity that may increasetheir incomes. The construction of the reservoir and the installation of a drip irrigation network have ensured properand efficient use of the harvested water. The local community of Moujdel has already started reclaiming landfollowing the establishment of new irrigation networks. They have also started using the available water by plantingtomatoes and other crops that will help them in earning additional income. The impact of the project has beenmonitored and evaluated through the preparation and filling up of questionnaires and a number of indicators havebeen identified. The indicators were measured according to a rating at 1-5 scale. To analyse the impact of the project,further surveys will also be conducted. As a result of the success of the project, requests for the replication from othersimilar dry land areas have started coming in. The project has encouraged the establishment of farmers’ cooperatives/associations in order to coordinate water sharing issues and ensure the sustainability of the project. Thus, any sort offinancial support from donors like AARDO could be one of the most efficient means to mitigate the impacts ofpoverty and land degradation in such dry land areas.
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According to the census 1998, the population of Malawi was estimated at 9.9 million, with a growth rate of about 2per cent per annum. About 85 per cent of the population lives in the rural areas. Women constitute about 51 per centof the population. The overall life expectancy in the country is low and was estimated at 40 years in 1998 census. TheHIV/AIDS has changed the age structure of the population, thus, more youths than olds. This factor has severelyimpacted the performance of the economy through its negative effects on the sectors of the economy. Under theintegrated rural development, the Government of Malawi has the Integrated Rural Development Strategy with a goalto transform rural areas into socially, politically and economically viable enclaves that contribute positively and significantlyto the reduction of poverty and overall sustainable development of Malawi. Improving food security, incomes of therural households and also improving access to quality social and economic infrastructure is not only essential butimperative if the goal of rural development is to be attained. Through this strategy, the Government is implementinga number of rural development programmes which are main in reducing poverty through improved income earnings.
All these programmes aim at reducing poverty and improving the livelihood amongst the rural communities inMalawi, particularly of women and children. From experiences, it has been found that among various interventionsthat are offered for micro-projects to women, poultry farming is the most preferred one. However the cost of rearingbroiler chickens is high both in terms of time and money and hence, the Government of Malawi is promoting black‘australlop chickens’ and ‘guinea fowls’ which do not require much efforts for feeding and caring. These poultry cantherefore lease time and efforts which can be put to other socioeconomic activities. The proposed project has beendesigned to uplift the socio-economic status of the poor especially women in the rural areas in Malawi. The Projectwill be implemented in Zomba, Chiradzulu, Blantyre, Thyolo and Mulanje districts by the Rural DevelopmentDirectorate in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development through the respective District Assemblies.
4.5 MALAWI
Zomba, Chiradzulu, Blantyre,Thyolo and Mulanje districts
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
Mulanje District Assembly
One YearDuration
US $50,000Cost
Poultry Production for Rural FemaleHeaded Households
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The project is based on the following objectives :
Objectives
i) to mobilize women groups in five districts of Thyolo and Mulanje to carry out poultry farming,
ii) to provide training to women groups in poultry farming, and
iii) to procure black australlop chicks from Mikolongwe Farm Institute for distribution to women groups inthe rural areas.
Beneficiaries
500 women
Methodology
The project is being implemented under the micro-credit programme based on revolving fund scheme. After twoyears, about 500 women would have been benefitted from the project. Among the Project Activities, the DistrictAssemblies in the impact areas will mobilize the communities and provide the necessary training to the beneficiaries.The District Assembly Staff will assist the beneficiaries in procuring materials for (kraal) construction and blackaustrallop chicks. Thereafter, the project will be monitored by the District Assemblies for effective implementation ofthe project. Assemblies will also assist the beneficiaries in identifying appropriate markets for the products. Over 5000chickens will be distributed to 500 beneficiaries. Each household will receive 10 chickens, a back-up of starter pack feed,drugs and troughs. The chicken will be vaccinated before they are distributed in order to avoid diseases.
Impact
The Baseline Survey was conducted in July, 2008. It was coordinated by officers from the of Ministry of LocalGovernment and Rural Development and conducted by the Mulanje District Assembly in conjunction with extensionofficers. The survey identified economic factors of the beneficiaries such as household income, sources of income andhow they spend their income. The survey revealed that over 56 per cent of the people live on US $1 a day. Almost 40per cent of the beneficiaries have attained lower primary education. This showed that the majority of the beneficiariesare not able to read and write.
Over 460 women have been identified in Traditional Authority Mthiramanja area in Mulanje District. The project hasdeliberately targeted female headed households since they are the ones who normally stay at home and it is assumedthat the funds they will earn will be spend at the household level.
Training of beneficiaries for Phase 1 of the project was conducted from 28th November to 3rd December 2008. Thetraining was facilitated by the District Livestock and Animal Development Officers. The training was split into 5sessions of 50 participants. In this regard, over 200 beneficiaries attended the training.
The training equipped the participants with full knowledge and skills in poultry management, including diseasescontrol.
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Topics for the training included : Introduction to Poultry Farming, Systems and Poultry Production, Feeds andFeeding of Poultry, Ration Formulation at Village Level, Layer Management Technique, Egg Handling and Storage,Hatching Fertilized Egg Using Local Birds, Brooding and Layering of up to Six Weeks Chicken, Diseases of Poultrymost Commonly Found in the Districts and Record Keeping and Marketing.
The beneficiaries have constructed kraals or houses to keep the chicken at each and every household. Over 200 kraalshave been constructed as of January 2009. These have been constructed in line with the veterinary standards. Uponcompletion of the kraals, beneficiaries the received feeds and water troughs for the chicken.
The six weeks chicks were procured and distributed to the 200 families. 4,000 chicks have been distributed inPhase 1. In making sure that the chicks arrive safely, they were delivered directly to each household. Besides the chicks,members also received the drugs and vaccine for the chicks and 25 kg starter pack feeds of grower’s marsh. The feedis enough for four weeks. Thereafter, the chickens will go on free range system.
The project is being supervised at household level by Village Veterinary Officers in each village on a weekly basis. TheDistrict Livestock and Animal Development Officer, District Director of Planning and Development, Principal RuralDevelopment Officer are required to supervise the households monthly in order to determine challenges and to dealwith them accordingly on spot. This will ensure smooth and effective implementation of the project.
The beneficiaries are required to pay back MK 15, 000 per household to the project. This is an equivalent to US $100per household. The money has been calculated based on the chicks, equipments, materials and feeds that an individualhas received in addition to 10 per cent interest for operation. The project will use the same funds to operate a similarproject in neighboring communities. All women have accepted on the amount.
The current cycle of chicken will mature by April 2009. The participants will be given a two months grace period.Members will, therefore, be required to pay back the loan starting from July 2009 for three months paying MK 5, 000every month. Hence by September 2009, it is expected that all members will be through in loan repayment. However,one is free to pay back earlier if they are able to do so.
The project is going on schedule according to the planned activities. It has not faced major challenges apart fromtiming, since this is the time that most families are also busy in the garden and more effort and time is spend on thefarms than the project. However, since most women are committed to this project, it is expected that they will managetheir time properly.
The project will greatly uplift the lives of rural women by increasing household income through sales of chickens,eggs and cocks in addition to improving the standard of living as women will increase protein in take, as it is assumedthat household will be consuming the chicken the chicken sometimes.
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Objectives
i) to help initially 5 families in increasing their family income by about Rs. 5,000 per month within a period oftwo years;
ii) to contribute towards the improvement of family nutrition through availability of fresh milk in the village;and
iii) to provide permanent employment to the beneficiary families.
Beneficiaries
Initially 5 families
Methodology
A Committee will be sent up under the leadership of the Citizens Advise Bureau of Riviere du Rempart to monitorthe project activities. The selected beneficiaries will be the women of very poor households with experience in cowbreeding who will be expected to form 2 clusters comprising of 2 or 3 women. They will construct the cowsheds withthe help of family members using the provided materials to raise a young calf that each family will be provided. Theywill also be provided with feed for a period of 6 months and gradually the project would generate revenue, part ofwhich would be used to meet recurring costs. The beneficiaries will be required to keep the milk cows for a period of
A Steering Committee at the CitizensAdvise Bureau of Riviere du Rempart
Panchavati, the Village Council Areaof Riviere du Rempart
4.6 MAURITIUS
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
One YearDuration
US $27,529Cost
Integrated Farming System for MilkProduction and Bio-gas Generation
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at least five years. They will use a biogas plant that will be provided to each cluster for cooking purposes. Marketing ofmilk will cover the village of Riviere du Rempart and the neighbouring areas and all excess will be sold throughexisting collection network or processed to produce other milk products including curd and paneer.
Impact
The project adheres to the vital strategy of the country to promote fresh milk production, uphold sound healthnutrition and conform to the goal of food security. It will utilise the by-product of the project to lead to a renewableenergy source ‘bio-gas’ to meet the daily needs of the community for domestic cooking and other energy require-ments. Significant developments have taken place under the project and the construction of cow-sheds is underway.Heifers will be procured and rearing will be carried out according to agricultural farm technology. The milk producedwill be channelled to meet the consumer need of the community and hotels located in the surroundings. The womenimplementing the project have been grouped into the EKTA Women Entrepreneurs Cooperative Society Ltd.
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Objectives
i) to help beneficiary-families to get out of the vicious circle of poverty;
ii) to improve their living standards and family welfare;
iii) to strengthen cooperation among the poor;
iv) to inculcate the concept of entrepreneurship among them and the poor;
v) to create job opportunities; and
vi) to serve as a model for other poor women of the community.
Beneficiaries
Poor women
Methodology
The Citizens Advice Bureau Organiser will form part of the group and act as a coordinator and facilitator until thegroup is empowered to stand on its own. Other agencies will directly or indirectly support the group. The projectconsists mainly in the preparation of fried potato chips, banana chips, fried peas, roasted peanuts, etc. These productswill be sold in plastic containers. Besides, chilly paste, pickled garlic, powdered turmeric curry powder will also beproduced in the food-processing unit.
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
One YearDuration
US $3,772Cost
Food Processing Unit
Nouvelle France
Citizens Advice Bureau Organizer
MAURITIUS
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Marketing will have to be done by the society itself. An aggressive marketing strategy would be adopted to promotethe products. All primary and secondary schools, worksites and other cooperative societies will be targeted. Arrangementswill be made for wide media coverage for the launching of the products. The demand from the local people, themarket fairs and the supermarkets will generate sufficient income to the beneficiaries. The Agricultural Research andEducation Unit (AREU) of the Ministry of Agro-Industry will provide training and technical assistance.
Impact
The Women team dealing with the project have been grouped as the SMD Multi-Purpose Cooperative SocietyLimited. They represent a dynamic enterprising team. They have already embarked on the production of basicprimary resources such as banana and potato which will be transformed into food snacks. They have undergonetraining at Industrial Training Centre of the Ministry of Agro-Industry, Food Production and Security. The trainedbeneficiaries will participate in industrial exhibitions to market their products. It is expected that the production willsoon be started. Initially, their products will be distributed in the local markets and later they are expected to reach theexport market.
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Objectives
i) to offer day care services to children of 3 to 15 years of age group before and after school hours as well asduring the holidays;
ii) to help women who work mostly in factories for long hours;
iii) to promote better living condition of working women and encourage them to increase their productivity;
iv) to contribute for the empowerment of women and child development in the community; and
v) to diminish absenteeism at work place.
Beneficiaries
Working Women and children
Methodology
The Day Care Centre will take care of the children from 6 ’O clock to 8 ‘O clock in the morning till transporter picksthem up to schools. Thereafter, refreshment would be provided and the re-creative activities would be arrangedduring their stay at the Centre. Help would also be provided to complete their homework. The child day care centre
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
One YearDuration
US $8,669Cost
Child Day Care Centre
Cite L’ Oiseau, Floreal
Citizens Advice Bureau Organizer
MAURITIUS
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will be established in the locality that would be easily accessible to all parents who are responsible to drop their childrenearly in the morning and pick them up late in the evening. The children aged 10 to 15 years old would be sensitiseabout the social issues and poverty alleviation by the voluntary educational counsellors available to the centre. Theywould be exposed to self-help project to encourage voluntary work for the environment. During school holidays, thecentre would take the responsibility to organise tours, site visits, seminars, talks, sports activities, competitions andcomputer training to elderly children.
Impact
The promoters of the project have been grouped under the Saphire Women Entrepreneurs Co-operative SocietyLimited. They have completed their training for running and managing the Nursery, Kindergarten, Child Day Care.They have rented a convenient building which will be equipped and converted into a Child Day Care Centre withessential accessories and equipment. It is expected that the project will become operational during year 2009.
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The milk production is one of the important activities of the Sabwa Al-Awsat and Yenewen Al- Sufla regions in
Morocco based on locally available resources. The project proposal on “Procurement of Cows for Milk Production”,
forwarded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, Water Resources and Forestry, Government of the
Kingdom of Morocco aims at income generating activity by way of procuring 116 cows for milk production. It will
generate job opportunities for the beneficiaries and increase their income in the Sabwa Al-Awsat and Yenewen Al-
Sufla regions in Morocco.
Objectives
i) to promote income generating activities for the small farmers;
ii) to increase the income of the poor households in the targeted regions;
iii) to promote involvement of rural women in economic activities;
iv) to organise farmers through economic activities; and to reduce expenditure on milk collection.
Beneficiaries
43 members of the cooperative and their families
Regional Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture,Rural Development, Water Resources and Forestry
Sabwa Al-Awsat and YenewenAl- Sufla regions
4.7 MOROCCO
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
Six YearsDuration
US $106,785Cost
Procurement of Cowsfor Milk Production
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Methodology
Under the project, 116 cows will be procured and distributed among the beneficiaries. The cows will be procured anddistributed following the certain procedures such as surveying animal growers requirements, searching original racecows, preparing sell agreement and credit files of the beneficiaries, etc. Monitoring and evaluation will be doneperiodically.
Impact
The income of the beneficiaries would increase significantly and integrate workers in the cosio-economic developmentactivities in the region. It is expected that with the implementation of the project, milk production could increase by30 percent (92,000 litres) and so the income of the beneficiaries.
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In Nigeria, the total percentage of animal protein intake is relatively very low compared to the industrialized countriessuch as USA, UK, Japan, France, Germany and Canada. This situation is similar in most of the African countries. Oneof the reasons adduced for this problem is the high cost of meat such as beef, lambs, and chicken. Protein deficiencyis an aspect of nutrition based public health issue in most of African countries. To supplement animal protein intake,a good number of Africans depend on wild animals as their source of meat. In West and Central Africa, a particularanimal that is so popular is the grasscutter (Thryonomys Swinderianus). It is a rodent, which is a major vertebrate pestof food and economic crops. The meat popularly known as bush meat is very delicious and rich in protein. Becauseof over hunting, deforestation and bush burning, the grasscutter population is highly threatened. This has led to thepioneering work of the domestication of the animal which started in Ghana about twenty five years ago andcontinued in Benin Republic during the 1980s under a cooperation project with Germany. Because of this action,Benin Republic has the highest population (19,000) of domesticated grasscutters in the African continent at themoment, which are distributed in over 500 private farms.
Grasscutter farming is extending to other countries in West and Central Africa notably: Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire, Gabonand Democratic Republic of Congo. In Nigeria, the control of the grasscutter as a pest of various crops such as cereals,tubers and palms has been a major focus of research in the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, ObafemiAwolowo University (IAR & OAU) over the years (Fayenuwo and Akande, 2002). The knowledge from the work atIAR&T/OAU is being utilized in setting up grasscutter rearing projects by entrepreneurs. Grasscutter rearing is aworth while project to undertake because of the benefits that are derivable from it by the society and our ruralfarmers in particular. Such benefits include the socio-economic value of the projects and the medicinal value ofgrasscutter.
Rural Farm Centres under the supervision of the Rural DevelopmentDepartment of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
Southern States of Nigeria
4.8 NIGERIA
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
Three YearsDuration
US $ 66,712Cost
Setting up of three Project Farms for Trainingand Information Dissemination on Grasscutter Rearing
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Objectives
The aims of the grasscutter rearing project are to enhance the income of rural dwellers/farmers and improve on thelevel of the intake of animal protein among the populace. The project is also aimed at addressing the dwindlingavailability of grasscutter meat that would result from man's negative activities against the animals habitat, i.e.deforestation, poaching and bush burning.
Beneficiaries
Small farmers of Southern States of Nigeria
Methodology
The set of methods to be used in the implementation of the project such as: i) training of a selected number offarmers and field staff of department of Rural Development (DRD) at Ondo State Ministry of Agriculture’sgrasscutter farm; ii) setting up of three grasscutter farms in enclave sites in the Southern Sates of Nigeria;iii) demonstration and training centres for more of DRD enclave farmers across the country and other interestedparties; and iv) setting up of three more grasscutter farms on demand in other enclave sites across the country.
Impact
It is expected that number of job opportunities would be created under the project. Incomes would be generated andearned by all levels of economic groups that would be involved in the project directly or indirectly i.e. rural farmers,restaurant employees, suppliers of inputs and construction materials. The project has the potential of contributingto the reversal of rural-urban drift. It would help reduce unemployment, poverty and youth restiveness in the ruralareas. It would also help to address the issue of low animal protein intake of the area.
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The project aims at capacity building of craft’s women in the textile industry and providing them with skills andknowledge required to produce new products such as women’s accessories, gift boxes, and table’s décor. It also aimsat giving craft’s women with modern marketing and managerial skills in order to target lucrative market outlets.Therefore, the project would be implemented to provide beneficiaries with “An evolutionary programme in coloursand design”. The project would not only help in building up the capacity of women entrepreneurs but also enhancingtheir contribution to overall economic development. Besides, the implementation of the project will increase theincome as well as the standard of living of the beneficiaries.
Objectives
i) to develop tissue products in terms of design, colours and the creation of raw materials;
ii) to use machines and new tools to facilitate the production process;
iii) to produce new products of craft;
iv) to raise the level of income of the garget group; and
v) to provide the target group with marketing and managerial skills.
Beneficiaries
40 craft’s women
Al-batinah-Alsweeq, Alhujera
Public Authority for Craft Industries
4.9 OMAN
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
One YearDuration
US $40,000Cost
Capacity Building Programme for Women onTextile Colours and Design Development
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Methodology
Under this programme, 20 crafts’ women of the age group of 35-45 years would be provided training in colourgraphics and new shades development, and “Development programme in implementation of innovative designresulting from its original crafts”. Under this programme, 20 craft’s women of the age group of 17-34 years would beprovided training. The programme would give them skills to use the original craft and innovative products such asinitial bags, accessories, decor and gift boxes, etc.
Impact
According to the progress report received during May 2008, two types of training have been provided to thebeneficiaries to enhance their skills. The training focussed on manufacturing of handmade textile (carpet weaving)and sheet for spreading on wall. It is envisaged that a diploma level training would be awarded to the beneficiaries toaccredit their professional and innovative skills. Based on the progress report, the second and final instalment of US$20,000 was released during June 2008 for further implementation of the project.
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The Darfur area in the Sudan, the location of the proposed project has tropical climate, which helps creating goodrangeland and forest reserve in the region. The rich rangeland supports sizeable livestock resource especially in thesouth. The population of the area is 5,976,000, which represents 19 percent of the total population of the Sudan. Inspite of its potentials, Darfur is one of the poorest and most underdeveloped regions in the Sudan. It is mainlyattributed to the structural, environmental, political and economic factors. The project aimed at providing the sourceof electricity such as mobile solar energy system to improve the quality of life of the nomads (19 per cent of country’spopulation) concentrated in Darfur region. The major economic activities in the area are nomadic pastoralism andsmall-scale agriculture. The region has very poor infrastructure and weak social services provision, which do not matchwith the demands and size of the population. This situation has forced a number of people to migrate to otherstates for their livelihood. Besides, drought and desertification have pushed nomadic population southwards in thepursuit of water and grazing areas. And thus, the nomadic population is compelled to compete with the settledfarmers for dwindling resources. As a result, the rangeland resources in the Darfur region have been over-exploited byover-grazing and excessive cultivation by the local population during the past few decades. It has impacted theenvironment considerable due to the growing needs for energy to be used in heating and cooking. Thus, theprovision of an alternative source of electricity such as mobile solar energy system could contribute to improve thequality of life of the nomads.
Objectives
The short-term objective of the project is to introduce solar energy technologies within the targeted nomadicpopulation with a pilot demonstration to be designed as a first step for the development of commercial andsustainable energies. The realisation of this pilot solar project will also serve the purpose of identifying the conditions
El Waha locality, North Darfur, Ed a’ein localitySouth Darfur and Mukjar locality, West Darfur
4.10 SUDAN
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
One YearDuration
US $63,631Cost
Renewable Energy for Nomadsin Greater Darfur
Al Massar Charity Organization for NomadsDevelopment and Environment Conservation
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and the critical factors in order to assure the replication of these initiatives in other countries. And the long-termobjective of the project is to promote the development of an environment-friendly and economically sustainablerenewable energy infrastructure in the Darfur region. Therefore, the implementation of the project will developrenewable energy and reduce environmental concerns such as the emission of greenhouse gases.
Beneficiaries
17,940 people have been benefited.
Methodology
Conducted training programmes for the community representative; carried out awareness raising programme tosensitize and mobilize the community; nomads communities who shown their keen interest in the project havebeen selected; nomads representatives have been involved in project monitoring.
Impact
The awareness raising programmes have been carried out to sensitize and mobilize the community. The project hashelped in spreading the idea in a large segment of the nomadic community about the need and use of alternatesource of renewable energy. The project has greatly helped in vaccination and immunizations campaigns and maintainingvaccines storage. Thus, it helped in reducing the endemic and epidemic diseases and reduced the death cases. Beforethe implementation of the project, the students of the project area were using firewood to study during nights. Butthe supply of renewable energy to school has reduced the traditional practice gradually. The project has also supportedin reactivating the health institutions to render their services to the other people of the locality settled around theproject. However, the continuous movement of the targeted beneficiaries is the major challenge faced by theimplementing agency.
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The project on “Artificial Insemination for Goats” is designed as a model for improving goat's breeds throughintroduction of Artificial Insemination in order to enhance milk production and improve the livelihood of thepeople living in the project area i.e. Red Sea State, Port Sudan. It is one of 26 states in the North Eastern corner of thecountry and covers a total area of approximately 212,800 km'. The state lies in the desert, semi desert and semi - dryclimatic zones. The annual rainfall is very low and the variability increases from south to North.
The dominant topographical features of the red sea hills are rocky, mountainous, outcrops and network of theseasonal water sources and streams (khors and wadis) that flood the plain. Much of the soils in the region are sandyand sandy clay in the desert and semi-desert areas. Khors and wadis provide the best resources of water and soils(loamy) which are essential for agricultural and livestock production. In the Red Sea state, the surface water is the mainresource for the existence of its population and the only source for both drinking and agricultural uses. The historicoccupation of different tribal groups and their influence in the land tenure system in the wadis, khors, plains and deltais reflects from the prevalent land use and distribution of settlements and population. The rural people in the Stateare either farmers where water for irrigation is available or pastoralists rearing goats, sheep, cattle and camels, whichprovide them with the main source of income and food. Goats in the area are local breed characterized by lowproductivity compared to other imported breeds. To overcome this problem, crossbreeding through artificialinsemination has been considered the most viable activity in view of the situation.
Crossbreeding involves mating of animals of two different breeds to benefit from the advantages of each breed. Thecrossbreeding can be done either by natural breeding or artificial insemination. Natural breading in a female goat (ora doe) in heat is bred to a male goat (or a buck) whereas in artificial insemination, frozen semen from a buck is
Red Sea State Port
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
One YearDuration
US $75,535Cost
Artificial Insemination for Goats
Tamai Voluntary Society
SUDAN
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defrosted and inserted into the cervix of a doe in heat. The natural breeding has the advantages of simplicity but hasthe difficulty in managing the bucks and high cost of maintenance.
Freezing semen in equipment under the artificial insemination is much less expensive than keeping the high qualitybucks through natural insemination. In artificial insemination, the best time for the operation is critical, therefore, itis important to know exactly when the doe gets into heat and how long she remains in heat to be successful. Theinitial cost of the equipment needed for artificial insemination can be high because of the expensive equipment. Themost expensive equipment is a tank to store required nitrogen and value of liquid nitrogen, which is repeatedly filledup every 2-4 months as the liquid nitrogen gets evaporated. A tank is usually holds 300-1000 straws. The othernecessary equipment includes straws of semen, tweezers (for removing straws from the tank), a straw cutter (forcutting off the wax plug keeping the semen in the straw), an open ended glass speculum, a small light (to make thecervix visible a thermos (for holding warm water to defrost the semen), a thermometer for measuring the temperatureof water), an insemination gun (a thin metal tube with a plunger to push the semen out of the straw), and disposableplastic sheaths (to hold the straw while in the gun). The project mainly aims at improving the livelihood ofhousehold-beneficiaries and enhancing their skills in artificial insemination.
Beneficiaries
Peoples of the project area.
Methodology
The project will be implemented by the trained staff and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources willsupervise its activities. A well equipped Artificial Insemination Centre would be established. Traning courses, workshopand beneficiaries awareness programmes would be carried out. Saanen goats breeds would be procured from Syriaand Holland.
Impact
As per the progress report forwarded by the implementing agency during June 2008, the construction of a goathybrid laboratory is underway and about 60 percent of civil concrete work has been accomplished. It is envisaged thaton completion, it will raise the low level of income of the poor people and contribute to food security by improvinggoat’s breeds through introduction of artificial insemination services to enhance goat’s milk productivity in order toimprove the livelihood of the people.
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The project is focused on water storage and network facilities to be provided in the El-sireef town. The town has a
population of about 1.8 million and the majority of population is herdsmen and small farmers. The town being the
central place of the area with facilities to meet the basic needs of the people attracts the population of the surrounding
villages which further increases its population. The available resources of drinking water (haffirs, wells, reservoirs) are
not enough to meet the demand of the people living in the town. The people coming from the surrounding villages
further add to the existing demand for drinking water. The shortage of drinking water resources such as groundwater
wells and a few hand water pumps cannot meet the demand of drinking water for both human and animals in the
town. This problem needs to be addressed urgently. It is envisaged that the implementation of the project would
facilitate the El-sireef town with the additional sources of drinking water.
Objectives
i) to meet the increasing demand of drinking water in the town;
ii) to reduce the suffering of the people by providing them with easy access to the drinking water;
iii) to effectively contribute in the environmental development through forestation of the town; and
iv) to participate in the development and improvement of the town.
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
One YearDuration
US $386,426Cost
Water Network of El-sireef Town
Al-Attash Association for Peace and Development
Village of Elsireef Town, North Darfur State
SUDAN
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Beneficiaries
Rural people of village of Elsireef Twon, North Darfur State.
Methodology
The project methodology represented in providing water for Elsireef town, as follows: execution of the main waternetwork with 6 kilometers longitude, execution of the branch networks and distribution to houses, establishmentof and construction of 6 kiosks around the town.
Impact
The implementation of the project would facilitate the Elsireef town with the additional sources of drinking water.As per the execution plan of the project, the main water network will cover 6 kilometers longitude. There will be abranch network and distribution of water to the houses. Besides, six kiosks will be established around the town tomeet the rising demand of water. The implementation of the project would not only help in increasing the waterreservoir capacity but would also help in extending the drinking water to the houses through pipeline network. Itwould also help in the development of environment through forestation and plantation.
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The Darfur area in the Sudan, the location of the proposed project has tropical climate, which helps creating goodrangeland and forest reserve in the region. The rich rangeland supports sizeable livestock resource especially in thesouth. The population of the area is 5,976,000, which represents 19 percent of the total population of the Sudan. Inspite of its potentials, Darfur is one of the poorest and most underdeveloped regions in the Sudan. It is mainlyattributed to the structural, environmental, political and economic factors. The project aimed at providing the sourceof electricity such as mobile solar energy system to improve the quality of life of the nomads (19 per cent of country’spopulation) concentrated in Darfur region. The major economic activities in the area are nomadic pastoralism andsmall-scale agriculture. The region has very poor infrastructure and weak social services provision, which do not matchwith the demands and size of the population. This situation has forced a number of people to migrate to otherstates for their livelihood. Besides, drought and desertification have pushed nomadic population southwards in thepursuit of water and grazing areas. And thus, the nomadic population is compelled to compete with the settledfarmers for dwindling resources. As a result, the rangeland resources in the Darfur region have been over-exploited byover-grazing and excessive cultivation by the local population during the past few decades. It has impacted theenvironment considerable due to the growing needs for energy to be used in heating and cooking. Thus, theprovision of an alternative source of electricity such as mobile solar energy system could contribute to improve thequality of life of the nomads.
Objectives
The short-term objective of the project is to introduce solar energy technologies within the targeted nomadicpopulation with a pilot demonstration to be designed as a first step for the development of commercial andsustainable energies. The realisation of this pilot solar project will also serve the purpose of identifying the conditions
El Waha locality, North Darfur, Ed a’ein localitySouth Darfur and Mukjar locality, West Darfur
4.11 SYRIA
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
One YearDuration
US $ 50,000Cost
Enabling Female Agricultural Guides toWork in the Integrated Rural Development
The Directorate of Rural Women Development
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and the critical factors in order to assure the replication of these initiatives in other countries. And the long-termobjective of the project.
Beneficiaries
Rural women and their families and the project functionaries.
Methodology
Under the project two types of training would be provided: 1) external training under which six trainers would betrained in the neighbouring countries; and 2) international traning in which field staff and women farmers would betrained. Besides, rural women would be provided loan to undertake income generating activities.
Impact of the Project
Under the project, twelve (12) training manuals have been prepared to conduct the training programmes for theselected beneficiaries of the project. Under the first phase of implementation, six training courses have beenorganised on the various aspects of agricultural and rural development such as livestock development, organicfarming, local community development, gender and development, honey bee culture, and development of marketingskills. These courses were attended by 145 beneficiaries of the project. It is envisaged that the remaining six trainingprogrammes on planting and caring for fruit bearing tress, agriculture and agro-production services, participativerapid rural research, environmental extension services and bio-diversification, project management, and silk wormculture would be conducted during the second phase of implementation.
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The project will be implemented in the Kalenge area, a remote village in Shangombo District of Western Zambia.Due to the severed war experience conditions and internal disturbances, no developmental activity could take place formany years. There is no school in the area for children who are deprived of the basic education. The nearest school islocated 15 kilometers away from the village. The sources of livelihood of Kalenge’s people are mainly agriculture andcattle rearing and they, therefore, are unable to send their children to far off school. The proposed project would makesignificant contribution in the development of children and would help effectively in improving the social indicators.
Objectives
The objectives of the project are to provide school education to about three hundred poor children and to provideemployment to the local people to participate in the developmental activities for the future of their children.
Beneficiaries
About 300 children and help in improving the socio-economic indicators in the targeted area.
Impact
According to the progress report received during September 2008, the project involved the community/beneficiarieswith their active participation in the construction of the school under the monitoring and supervision by the nationaland the provincial officers. Participation of the community instills the spirit of ownership among the local people.
Kalenge village in a remote area of Shangombo,District in the Western Province of Zambia
4.12 ZAMBIA
Title ofProject
Location
ImplementingAgency
One YearDuration
US $172,740Cost
Construction of a Basic School at Kalenge VillageShangombo District, Western Province
Ministry of Education, Shangombo District
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While the district and the province provided skilled labour, supervision and expertise, the contribution from thecommunity came in the form of unskilled labour, sand and land to the project. At the time of inspection of themonitoring team, the construction of 1x3 classroom block had reached window level. But the further constructionhad stalled due to exhaustion of building materials. The remaining works to be done include making of blocks tocomplete the building, fitting of lintels, gable roof, fitting of window frames, door framers, doors and windowpanes, plastering, flooring, plumbing works, painting, pity latrine, and furniture works. Owing to the materials andtransportation costs, there is a need of more funds to complete the remaining works. The monitoring system alsoneeds to be strengthened to overcome the hindrances during while completing the project. The Provincial and Districtauthorities as well as the local community have appreciated the gesture by AARDO in supplementing governmentefforts in this area of development.
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AARDO utilises three main media to disseminate information about its activities. These are : bringing out itsown publications; hosting its profile on the Internet; and subscribing new books/periodicals for its Library. Theactivities undertaken during the triennium in respect of these three media are as under:
5.1 Publications
During the triennium, the Organization brought out forty seven publications both in English and Arabic languagewhich, among others, included journal, newsletter, annual report, workshop/seminar report, Executive Committee/Liaison Committee reports, etc. The complete list is given on pages 255-257.
These publications were sent to the member countries, their Embassies/High Commissions located at New Delhiand the five regional offices of AARDO. The technical publications like workshop/seminar report, research studyreport and journal were also sent to international and regional organisations working in the field of agriculture andrural development.
During the triennium, six issues of our bi-annual research periodical, Afro-Asian Journal of Rural Developmentwere brought out which contained articles on different aspects of agriculture and rural development. Of the sixissues, two were thematic on “Agricultural Insurance” and “Rural Development in India”. The former was broughton the eve of International Workshop on “Agricultural Insurance Schemes for Sustainable Family Farming in theDeveloping Countries” held in Malaysia during 30 April – 6 May 2007 whereas the latter was brought out on the eveof the 16th General Session of AARDO Conference held at New Delhi, India on 6-9 January 2009. These issuescontained articles contributed by experts working in these fields. Through these thematic issues, AARDO hoped tofurther stimulate discussions and debates in order to help policy makers and planners to frame appropriate policyand programmes.
During the last year of the triennium, i.e., 2008, a special publication titled “Report of the Retreat on “RuralDevelopment: Afro-Asian Perspective” was brought out. The publication, divided into two parts, contained fulltext of keynote address, four theme papers, two expert papers and sixteen country papers. In addition, syndicatediscussion and recommendations culminating into the historic “New Delhi Declaration”, were also included in thepublication.
For the first time, complete report of the regional workshop containing 112 pages, on “Role and Importance ofExtension Services in Quality Improvement of Agro-Products”, was brought out and circulated in Arabic languageduring 2008. The report contained expert, country papers as well as recommendations of the workshop. It is hopedthat the report would be found useful by the Arabic-speaking AARDO member countries.
During the first year of the triennium, that is, 2006, a special publication titled “AARDO’s Initiatives on RuralDevelopment (1962-2005)”, was brought out on 5th March 2006 to commemorate the 44th AARDO Day. Thepublication, brought out in collaboration with the Indo-African Society, covered history, objectives, activities, etc.,of the Organization up to December 2005.
DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION5.
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Another initiative taken during 2006-2008 was re-designing of cover and text of international workshop/seminarreports, Annual Report, Liaison Committee report, etc., by inserting new graphics, pictures, etc., in order to makethem more activity-oriented. Of the fourteen seven publications brought out during the triennium, ten wereworkshop and seminar reports whose covers were designed by matching with their themes. This helped to improvethe standard of AARDO publications.
5.2 Website
During the triennium, the website was updated from time to time to make it more interactive. Information onthe forthcoming technical and organisational activities like training courses, workshop and seminar and AARDOmeetings were regularly uploaded in the website. New hyperlinks were also developed, wherever required, toensure prompt access to other related websites. Similarly, AARDO publications like newsletter, annual report,seminar/workshop reports, study visit report, etc., were put on the website as and when these were brought out.In addition, information on new books/reports received in the Library was uploaded for wider circulation. Forthe first time, full report in Arabic language on “Role and Importance of Extension Services in QualityImprovement of Agro-Products” was also uploaded in the website during 2008.
Information about AARDO publications was found very useful as per the feedback received from some of thewebsite visitors. Similarly, the requests of the website visitors, who sought more information about AARDO’stechnical activities, were duly complied. A counter was created on the Home page to know the exact number ofvisitors and growing popularity of AARDO.
5.3 Library
AARDO Library has a collection of around 6550 titles which are devoted on various facets of agriculture and ruraldevelopment in AARDO member countries in particular and other developing countries in general. During thetriennium, 755 new books/reports were added in the Library which, among others, included “Rural Poverty - AnAnalytical Study”, “WTO and South Asia” “Rural Development Priorities”, “Development and Challenges ofGlobalization”, “Water Management”, “Empowerment and Social Development”, “Indian Villages 2020”, “RuralSociology”, “Poverty and Social Impact Analysis of Reform”, “Social Dialogue and Poverty Reduction Strategies”“Agricultural Trade Reform and the Doha Development Agenda”, “Globalization, Governance Reforms andDevelopment in India”, “World Development Indicators 2007”, “Reforming Agricultural Trade for DevelopingCountries, vol. 1 and 2”, “Rural Marketing”, “Global Marketing and Agricultural Exports”, “Agro-biodiversity andFarmers Rights”, “Globalisation, Governance Reforms and Development in India”, “Poverty and Social ImpactAnalysis of Reforms”, “Social Dialogue and Poverty Reduction Strategies”, Agricultural Trade Reform and TheDoha Development Agenda”, “IFAD and NGOs Dynamic Partnerships to Fight Rural Poverty”, “UNCTADHandbook of Statistics 2008”, “Land Reform, Land Settlement and Cooperatives”, “World Health Statistics 2008”,“Mainstreaming Gender into Trade and Development Strategies in Africa”, “Human Development Report 2007/2008”, “World Development Report 2008”, “Survey of Indian Agriculture”, etc. Summary of some of these andother books/reports were also uploaded in the AARDO website in order to appraise the member countries aboutthe availability of latest information on rural development in the AARDO Secretariat Library.
Besides, the Library has regularly been receiving around 80 periodicals both electronic and print format from variousnational and international organizations. All the important and relevant articles appearing in the periodicals havebeen indexed and made available for reference purposes. During the triennium, the Library also indexed subject wise
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all the articles published in the “Afro-Asian Journal of Rural Development” and “IDS Bulletin”. Similarly, cataloguingof the books/reports was also fully computerized during the triennium. Besides, the Library also provided servicesto source information on the themes of forthcoming workshops and seminars during the triennium.
The work initiated earlier to fully computerised the Library was completed during 2006. With the computerisationof the Library, information retrieval has become instant. Users can access our Library data base by using key wordslike author, title, subject, class number, etc.
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List of AARDO Publications
English
1 AARDO’s Initiatives on Rural Development (1962-2005)
2 Financing of Development Projects - folder
3 Technical Work Programme, 2006-2008 (abridged)
4 Agri-Resource Potential of AARDO Member Countries
5 Compendium of Technical Work Programme, 2003-2005
6 Annual Report 2005
7 Annual Report 2006
8 Annual Report 2007
9 Afro-Asian Journal of Rural Development, January - June 2006
10 Afro-Asian Journal of Rural Development, July - December 2006
11 Afro-Asian Journal of Rural Development, January - June 2007
12 Afro-Asian Journal of Rural Development, July - December 2007
13 Afro-Asian Journal of Rural Development, January - June 2008
14 Afro-Asian Journal of Rural Development, July - December 2008
15 Report of the International Workshop on “Empowerment of Woment Through Rural Enterprises”,Hyderabad, India, 2006
16 Report of the International Workshop on “The Role of Land Tenure in Rural Development”, Khartoum,Sudan, 2006
17 Report of the International Workshop on “Effective Agricultural Insurance Schemes for SustainableFamily Farming in the Developing Countries”, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2007
18 Report of the International Workshop on “Innovative Micro-credit Delivery Systems for Rural PovertyAlleviation”, Comilla, Bangladesh
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19 Report of the International Workshop on “Promotion of Aquaculture in Family Farming”, Muscat,Oman
20 Report of Regional Workshop on “Agriculture As A Business in Africa : A New Paradigm”, Ilorin, Nigeria
21 Report of the Regional Workshop on “Women Entrepreneurship in Rural Africa: Trends and Perspectives”,Cairo, Egypt
22 Report of the 28th RECA Seminar on “Multifunctionality of Agriculture in the Context of WTONegotiations on International Agricultural Trade”, Tokyo, Japan
23 Report of the 29th RECA Seminar on “Empowerment of Rural Women in Afro-Asian Region:Opportunities and Challenges” Tokyo, Japan
24 Report of Research Study on “Jordan Accession to WTO: Impact on Agricultural Sector”,Amman, Jordan
25 Training and Study Visit on Desertification - A Report, Cairo, Egypt
26 Report of the Retreat on “Rural Development : Afro-Asian Perspective”, Part I and Part II, Hyderabad,India
27 Report of the Expert on “Management of Small Scale Animal Production and EntrepreneurshipDevelopment in Oman” Muscat, Oman
28 “New Delhi Declaration” of the Inter-Ministerial Summit on Rural Development : Afro-Asian Perspective
29 Report of Executive Committee : 53rd & 54th Sessions
30 Report of Executive Committee : 55th Session
31 Report of Executive Committee : 56th Session
32 Report of AARDO Conference: 15th General Session
Arabic
33 Annual Report 2007
34 Report of Executive Committee : 56th Session
35 Report of Regional Workshop on “Role and Importance of Extension Services in Quality Improvementof Agro-Products”, Amman, Jordan
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Bilingual (English & Arabic)
36 Report of Liaison Committee : 46th Session
37 Report of Liaison Committee : 47th Session
38 Report of Liaison Committee : 48th Session
39 Report of Liaison Committee : 49th Session
40 Report of Liaison Committee : 50th Session
41 Report of Liaison Committee : 51st Session
42 AARDO Newsletter, April 2006
43 AARDO Newsletter, October 2006
44 AARDO Newsletter, April 2007
45 AARDO Newsletter, October 2007
46 AARDO Newsletter, April 2008
47 AARDO Newsletter, October 2008