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Compendium 2006-2008

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COMPENDIUM OFCOMPENDIUM OFCOMPENDIUM OFCOMPENDIUM OFCOMPENDIUM OFTECHNICAL WORK PROGRAMMETECHNICAL WORK PROGRAMMETECHNICAL WORK PROGRAMMETECHNICAL WORK PROGRAMMETECHNICAL WORK PROGRAMME

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Published by : Afro-Asian Rural Development Organization2, State Guest Houses Complex, ChanakyapuriNew Delhi 110 021, India

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No.10-09-250

Photos Captions

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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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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


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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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(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)


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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.


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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)


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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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(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]


(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.



(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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(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


(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)


(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


(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)


(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)


3 Yemen Mr Nabil Ahmed Bio-Control General Department of PlantAbdulmalek Protection P.O. Biox 26, Sana’aAl-Atwani Tel : 967-1-250956 (O)



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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)


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)


(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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(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)


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)


(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


(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


(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.



(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


(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)


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)


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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(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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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


(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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(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)


(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)


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)


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)


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


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)



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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)


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)


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



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


(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


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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(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)


2 Jordan Mr Yahia Aldiqs Coordinator & Ministry of Finance – Training

Designer of Centre, P O Box 85

Training Programmes Amman 11118

Tel : 06/5523782


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)


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)



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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.



(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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(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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(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]


(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


(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)


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.



(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


(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)



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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)


4 Oman Mr Badar Saif Head of Research Ministry of Social DevelopmentAl-Siyabi Section A.Seeb – Al Maabellah, Muscat

Tel : 24456254 (O)0096896112251 (Mobile)


5 Sudan Mr Faisal Suliman Agriculture Inspector Ministry of Agriculture andAhmed Elhamody Forestry, Investment

AdministratorKhartoumTel : +249183770745 (O)

+249916060383 (R)+249915042850 (Mobile)


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.



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


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.



(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)



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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)


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.



(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)


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)


(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.



(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



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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)


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.



(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



(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.



(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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(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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(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


(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)


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 )


(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 )


(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


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1 Jordan Mr Bashar Atallah Head Environmental DivisionAlmajali Greater Amman

Municipality, AmmanTel : 9626463411 (O)



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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.



(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


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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];

[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)


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)



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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.



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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)


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1 Oman Mr Sulaiman Nasser Head of Section Ministry of AgricultureAl Hajri Box 467, PC 113

Sultanate of OmanTel : +96824696300Extn. : 1520 (O)


[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)


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1 Malawi Mr Walusungu Principal Economist Ministry of Local GovernmentKayira and Rural Development

P.O. Box 30312, Lilongwe 3Tel : 2651789388 (O)


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)


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

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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.



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1 Iraq Mr Haider Katea Manager Protocol and CeremoniesBnyan Section

Ministry of AgricultureBaghdadTel : 009647906635410 (O)

009647903814833 (R)009647709296470 (Mobile)


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)


(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 )


(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)


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)


[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)



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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]

[email protected]

8 Syria Engr. Abdel Azeez Head Supervision DepartmentMoustafa Bittar Directorate of Agriculture, Idleb

Tel : +96323250835 (O)+96323231994+932503120


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 )


(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)


2 Oman Mr Ahmed Ibrahim Section Head Rangeland PlanningAl-Naabi Ministry of Agriculture and

Fisheries, MuscatTel : +96227383818 (O)


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)


(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)


(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


3 Nigeria Mr Felix Kehis Chief Agricultural Federal Ministry of AgricultureOfficer and Water Resources, Delta State

Field OfficeAsabaTel : 08025635036 (O)

056-280635 (R)08037063196



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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)


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 )


(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


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)


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

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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.



(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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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


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1 Ghana Mr David Nti Manager Design Akosombo Textiles Ltd.

Boafo Studio Box 298

Accra

Tel : +23321680927 (O)

+233244362999 (R)

+233244362999 (Mobile)



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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.



(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)


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1 Syria Mr Hasan Engineer, Textile Industrial Testing andAl-Khaddam Testing Research Centre

Ministry of IndustryDamascusTel : +963116133263 (O)

+963116133262+963116332024 (R)+963955479942 (Mobile)


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)


(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


(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)



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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)



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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)


4 Sudan Ms Enaam Ahmed Food Inspector Ministry of Agriculture and

Alhossain Forestry

Khartoum

Tel : +249183784688 (O)

+249121310631 (R)


5 Syria Mr Amran Relay Engineer Agriculture Directorate in

Ibrahim Lattakia

Tel : 041458354/

0412470570 (O)

041327007/41458354 (R)

0933621470 (Mobile)


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)


(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)


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)


(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)


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)


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)


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)


Participation ( 18 to 31 August 2008)


(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)


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)


(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)


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)



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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)


3 Lebanon Ms Faten Agriculture Engineer Ministry of AgricultureAbdulkarim Building of Social SecurityAdada 3rd Floor, Animal Resources

DepartmentTripoliTel : 9616433729 (O)


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)


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)



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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)


(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)

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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 )


(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 )


(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)


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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1 Mauritius Ms Rajshree Technical Officer Ministry of Fisheries and Agro-Mokool Industry, Aibion Fisheries

Research CentreAibion Petit RivissreTel : 2302384329 (O)


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.



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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.



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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)


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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.



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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.



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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 )


(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)


3 Egypt Dr (Ms) Sanaa First Researcher Department of Tropical FruitSamy Mostafa Crops, Horticulture Research InstituteEbeed 3, Cairo University Street

GizaTel : 0235721394 (O)



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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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


(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)



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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)


(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

1 Ghana Mr Gabriel Owusu Programme Officer Ministry of AgricultureP O Box M-37AccraTel : +23321665282

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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)


5 Sierra Mr Christian Assistant Secretary Ministry of Local GovernmentLeone Fayia Yajah and Community Development

6th Floor, Youyi BuildingBrookfields, FreetownTel : 232076603987 (O)


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)



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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.


(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


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

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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.

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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


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)


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


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)



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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)


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


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


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

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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.


• 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

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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.


• 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


(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)


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)


5 India Mr Naba Krushna Director Ministry of Rural DevelopmentSahu Government of India

379, Krishi Bhawan, New DelhiTel : 91-11-23383006 (O)



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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]

[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)


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


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.


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.


• 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.


• 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


(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)



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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)


4 Ghana Mr Ahmed Baah Senior Planning Officer Ministry of Lands & Forestry andFuta Mines

P O Box M-212, AccraTel : 233-21-684459 (O)


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)



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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


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


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.


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

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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/


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)


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)

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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)


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)


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


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)


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]

[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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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


(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

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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



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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

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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


(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


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.


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.


• 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.


• 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


(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)



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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


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)


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)


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)


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)


[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)


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]

[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



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.


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.


• 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

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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.


• 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


(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]

[email protected]

3 Ghana Ms Olivia Okailey Office Manager Gibraltar Company LimitedQuartey P O Box CT 769, Cantonment

AccraTel : 233-21-240140 (O)


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)



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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


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


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


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


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)


11 Morocco Ms Anissa Naqrachi Chairperson Nour Association for Solidaritywith Rural WomenONICL BP 50OuarzazateTel : 212-24882434 (O)

212-24883151212-61300208 (Mobile)


12 Oman Ms Tarakiya Said Training Specialist P O Box 818, PC:130Al-Adawi Al-Ghubra

Tel : 968-24504775 (O)968-99716091


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]

[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)


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)


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


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.


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


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



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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


8 -do- Ms Salma Yousif Specialist International Cooperation

Ahmed Administration Unit

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry


the Sudan

Khartoum


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)


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


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.


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


(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


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


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


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

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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.


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.


• 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


(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)


4 India Mr Paban Kumar Commissioner & Fisheries DepartmentBorthakur Secretary Government of Assam

Assam SecretariatDispur, GuwahatiTel : 91-361-2237247 (O)



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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)


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)


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]

[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)


RESOURCE PERSONS

16 Bangladesh Dr Md. Abdul Mazid Director General Bangladesh Fisheries ResearchInstituteMymensigh 2210Tel : 88-91-65874



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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-

[email protected]

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


[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


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.


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)


2 -do- Dr Ing Luen Shiau Senior Specialist Forestry BureauCouncil of AgricultureExecutive Yuan2, Section 1, HangchouS. Road, Taipei, TaiwanTel : 886-2-23515441 (O)


3 -do- Mr Ting-Li Liu Technical Specialist Information Management CentreCouncil of AgricultureExecutive YuanTaipeiTel : 886-2-23126966 (O)



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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)


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)


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



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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)


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


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


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


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

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THE YEAR 2008 THE YEAR 2008 THE YEAR 2008 THE YEAR 2008 THE YEAR 2008

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


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.


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.


• 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’.


• 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


(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

1 Bangladesh Mr Md. Sadrul Alam Deputy Director Bangladesh Rural DevelopmentTalukder Board (BRDB)

DhakaTel : 880-02-9138836 (O)


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)



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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)


5 Jordan Mr Ghaleb Nawwaf Manager Community EmpowermentAl-Qudah Programme

Jordan River FoundationP O Box 2943Amman 11181Tel : 962-6-5933211 (O)


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)


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)


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)


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)


12 -do- Mr Abdullah Ahmed Manager Public Relations and Media DepartmentSaleh Shaiea Social Welfare Fund

Sana’a cityTel : 967-1-544021 (O)


13 Zambia Mr Bernard Lusale Coordinator Financial Services ProgrammeMicro Banker TrustNP 57, Zamberi Road, RumaP O Box RW 51122LusakaTel : 260-11-290852 (O)


[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)


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


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.


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

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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.


• 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 - -


• 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


(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)


4 India Mr Gagandeep Singh Director Rural DevelopmentBedi & Panchayati Raj

Jeenis Road, SaidapetChennai 600 015Tel : 91-44-24338690 (O)


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)


[email protected]

7 -do- Mr Ki Hun Um Deputy Director Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry1, Jungang-Dong, Gwacheon-CityGyeonggi-DoTel : 82-2-5001787 (O)


8 Malawi Mr Bennet Francis District Commissioner Phalombe District AssemblyNkasala Private Bag 32, Phalombe

Tel. : 265-1-480237 (O)265-1-667655 (R)


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)


10 Morocco Ms Faouzia Chakiri Programme Officer Ministry of Agriculture & FisheriesB P 607, Rabat ChellahTel : 212-37-660825 (O)



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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)


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


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


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



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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)


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



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

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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


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]

[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)



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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)


4 -do- Mr An-Sheng Technician Koahsiung County Farmers’ AssociationHuang No. 316, Zhongshan W. Rd.

Fengshan CityKaoshiung county 830, TaiwanTel : 886-7-7414151 (O)


5 Ghana Mr Isaac Adza Municipal Planning Agona West Municipal AssemblyTettey Officer P O Box 46, Agona Swedru


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)


[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


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]

[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)


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)


13 -do- Mr Mohd. Yusof Agriculture Officer RISDA HeadquartersSulaiman Bangunan RISDA

Jalan Ampang50990 Kuala LumpurTel : 603-42564022 (O)



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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)


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)


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


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)


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


(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


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

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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


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


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


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


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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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



9 Afro-Asian Journal of Rural Development, January - June 2006

10 Afro-Asian Journal of Rural Development, July - December 2006





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


32 Report of AARDO Conference: 15th General Session

Arabic



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





41 Report of Liaison Committee : 51st Session

42 AARDO Newsletter, April 2006

43 AARDO Newsletter, October 2006





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