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Bioversity International Pokhara, Nepal
June 5-July 28, 2017 Julia Herrle ‘19
Work Responsibilities
• Worked with Bioversity, NARC, LI-BIRD, and the Department of Agriculture on UNEP-GEF- supported “Integrating Traditional Crop Genetic Diversity for Mountain Food Security” project
• Desk research & field study in Jumla project site on ecosystem services from the use of crop diversity
• Produced paper consisting of literature review, report of field study, and guidelines for economic valuation of ecosystem services from use of crop diversity
• Contributed to production of three flyers for education of extension officers in project sites
• Supported project staff in data analysis and English language editing of articles
• Delivered presentation at Half Yearly Review Meeting
LCP Project Team
Most Rewarding Aspects
• Connecting science and economics directly to improving livelihoods • Working in the field • Relationships with colleagues and friends • Cultural experience • Natural beauty
Colleagues & friends
My Impact
• First report done on ecosystem services and their values for the project
• Information from literature review • New data from field • Detailed report and recommendations are starting point for future project
work
• Flyers created to communicate research from project into the field where it can improve & clarify practices
• Editing
Field study
in Jumla
Impact on Career & Academic Plans
• Reinforced interest in working in field of international development
• Reinforced interests in agriculture and environment
• First-hand experience with collaborative projects (international organizations, governments, local organizations)
• Understanding of working for CGIAR center
• Increased scientific and practical understanding of agriculture
Culture
Natural Beauty
Cultural Awareness & Personal Growth • Immersion,
understanding, appreciation
• Independence • Expanding comfort
zone
Special thanks to Princeton IIP, Bioversity International, the LCP Team, and my direct supervisors Dr. Bhuwon Sthapit and Dr. Devendra Gauchan for making this internship possible
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