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Development of MSMEs in Bangladesh: Sharing Asian Experiences

A two-day long international conference titled 'Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

(MSMEs) in Bangladesh: Sharing Asian Experiences' was organised by Southeast University (SEU) in

cooperation with CIRDAP which was held on March 5-6, 2016 at the Permanent Campus of SEU in Dhaka,

Bangladesh. Other stakeholders like Bangladesh Bank, BIBM, InM and MSME related banks and financial

institutions also collaborated in the conference. Vice Chancellor of Southeast University Professor Anwar

Hossain presided over the programme, while Dr. Cecep Effendi, CIRDAP Director General; Dr. Toufic

Ahmad Choudhury, Director General of Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management; and Dr. Mustafa K.

Mujeri, Executive Director of Institute of Microfinance (InM) also spoke on the programme as special guests.

CIRDAP brought regional experts/paper presenters on MSMEs in the international conference from the

CIRDAP Member Courtiers such as Dr. Sompron Hanpongpandh, a IRD Expert and former DG of CIRDAP,

from Thailand to present a paper on 'The Success Story of the Thai OTOP Project', and Mr. Haridas Fernando

from Sri Lanka, DGM-Agri Business, Cargills Ceylon Plc, who presented a paper titled 'Moving Market to

Threshold: Cargills Strategic Business Model to Empower Rural Economy' as part of sharing best practices to

Bangladesh.

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Dr. Cecep Effendi said in his remark that, 'Non-farm activities especially household-based industries are

potential opportunities in Bangladesh as agriculture is not enough to support the population as a whole'. There

were seven Business Sessions during the conference, where the DG, CIRDAP chaired the Session-6 on

thematic area titled 'Clustering Financing, Subcontracting and Incubation Centre'.

An MSME Fair was also organised as a side event at SEU premises, represented by 35 banks in Bangladesh.

The closing ceremony was graced by the State Minister for Finance and Planning M. A. Mannan, MP was

present at the programme as Chief Guest.

DG CIRDAP attends FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific in Malaysia

Dr. Cecep Effendi, DG, CIRDAP attended the thirty-

third Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia

and the Pacific held on 7-12 March 2016 in Putrajaya,

Malaysia. The Regional Conference was focused on

the opportunities and challenges in the region and

priority areas of work to improve food security and

nutrition, increase agricultural productivity, raise the

standard of living in rural populations and contribute to

sustainable economic growth.

Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture & Agro-Based

Industry, Malaysia, the conference was attended by

ministers from member countries across Asia and the Pacific, and representatives from international non-

governmental organisations, intergovernmental organisations, United Nations organisations, civil society

organisations and the media.

Discussion was held on the state of agriculture across the region, including future prospects and emerging

issues in the framework of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); revitalising the rural economy through

enhanced linkages between small-scale agricultural production and value chains; and „blue growth.‟

DG CIRDAP attends Asian Food Agribusiness Conference in Indonesia

Dr. Cecep Effendi, DG, CIRDAP attended the Asian Food Agribusiness Conference: Strengthening PPP for

Sustainable, Competitive Agribusiness held in March 2016 in Bandung, Indonesia.

The conference, which was organised by the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO), brought together

policymakers, industry leaders, CEOs from the private sector, NGOs, scientists, and consultants to discuss

current and emerging topics that have great importance to advances in agriculture, agribusiness, and food

industries in Asia. The theme of the conference was Strengthening Public-Private-Sector Partnerships (PPPs)

in Developing Sustainable, Competitive Agribusinesses.

The conference had a number of plenary thematic sessions with experts' presentations, country case models,

panel discussion sessions, and site visits. The tentative themes for the different sessions included sustainable

agribusiness, enabling environment for PPPs to achieve competitive agribusiness, PPP models in agribusiness

value chains etc.

Dr. S. Banerji, Professor Emeritus, Amrita University visits CIRDAP

Dr. S. Banerji, Professor Emeritus, School of Business,

Amrita University visited CIRDAP during 16-19

March 2016 to discuss a joint collaborative programme

titled SAARC-CIRDAP-Amrita University Expert

Consultation Meeting on “Assessment of Role of Agro-

processing as a Key Component of Rural Mass

Employment and Rural Development Models” to be

held during 28-30 July 2016 at Amrita University,

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Dr. Banerji also

briefed CIRDAP Officials about the social

development activities of AU.



CIRDAP Signs MoU with InM

The Centre on Integrated Rural Development for

Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) and the Institute for

Inclusive Finance and Development (InM) signed a

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to share

knowledge, exchange experiences and undertake

cooperative actions for strengthening the

development objectives in rural areas in the Asia-

Pacific region. Dr. Cecep Effendi, Director General

of CIRDAP and Dr. Mustafa K. Mujeri, Executive

Director of InM have signed the MoU at the InM

Office in Dhaka on 15 March, 2016.

This new framework of cooperation between two

organisations is to support mutually agreed areas

such as social mobilisation and rural infrastructure, financial inclusion, productive employment generation,

local governance etc. and capacity building through organising training, research and pilot projects.

Preparatory Meeting on Up-Valuing Agro-based Food Processing

A stakeholders‟ preparatory meeting of pilot project on Up-Valuing Agro-based Food Processing was held on

21 March 2016 at the Daffodil International University (DIU) Conference Room, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. It was

scheduled under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Ahmad Ismail Mustafa, Dean, Faculty of Allied Health

Science, DIU.DG, CIRDAP, Dr. Cecep Effendi, APO-PPD, Mr. David Hilton from CIRDAP and

representatives from BASIC Bank, IFIC and Trust Banks were present during the meeting.

The agenda of the meeting were as follows :a) Finalisation of programme schedule of the inaugural session; b)

Finalising the list of participants; c) Preparation of logistic support arrangement (transportation, food, training

materials, residential accommodation, training room etc.); and d)Responsibility Matrix with budget sharing

indication. Accordingly, the trainers/experts on agro-processing will be coming from Indonesia. Also, it was

decided that 30 participants would be selected to attend on 2 -5 April 2016 at the permanent campus of DIU in

Ashuliya, Savar, Dhaka since DIU has the required facilities.

Training of Trainers (TOT) Programme for Agricultural Extension Services in Myanmar

As an agro-based country, agriculture is a

key sector of Myanmar‟s economy. The

agriculture sector, including livestock and

fisheries, represents (31.4%) of GDP and

about 70 per cent of the country‟s

population is highly dependent upon

agricultural productivity. It is found that

there is room for improving Agricultural

Extension services to increase farm

incomes, crop productivity and lifting

livelihoods of grass root level farmers.

Given the context, Ministry of Agriculture

and Irrigation (MOAI) of Government of

Myanmar requested CIRDAP to organise

workshop on Training of Trainers (TOTs)

for Agricultural Extension in Myanmar has requested CIRDAP to facilitate the programme.

The workshop is expected to be held in Nay Pyi Taw engaging the mid-level extension officials from

Department of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Research, Department of Irrigation and Water

Utilisation Management, Department of Planning and Yezin Agricultural University. The proposed duration

of the programme is five days.



Partnership Development between ICD, CIRDAP and Knowledge Management Division, INM

A meeting between ICD, CIRDAP and

Knowledge Management Division of Institute

for Inclusive Finance and Development (InM)

was held in CIRDAP Headquarters in Dhaka,

Bangladesh. The meeting was chaired by Dr.

Vasanthi Rajendran, Director, ICD, CIRDAP.

The meeting discussed some areas of interest

where CIRDAP and InM can collaborate

including joint Publications, organising

discussion workshops on relevant issues,

exchange of data, research findings and

library resources.

Staff Participation

The World Bank (WB) invited for abstract

submissions on September 3, 2015 for the

17th Annual WB Conference on Land and

Poverty, “Scaling up responsible Land

Governance”. Accordingly WB received

almost 700 abstracts this year and

informed Ms. Tuzon on December 8, 2015

that her paper on “Big Eyes, Big Data:

Progressive Lens on Land M&E” has been

accepted. The WB acknowledged the full

paper on January 15, 2016 which was

presented on March 17, 2016 for the

session on Using Administrative and

Spatial Data in Innovative Ways.It was

chaired by Mr. Pushpam Kumar of the

UNEP, Kenya.

Mr. Md. Waliul Hasnat, Computer Programmer and Mr. Mohammad Abu Saleh Siddique, Publication

Assistant, CIRDAP participated in a seminar on “SMART Water and Sewer Solutions and Geospatial

Solutions” organised by Bentley Systems Inc. USA held in March 22, 2016 at A.S. Mahmud Seminar

Hall, the Daily Star, Dhaka. Discussion and presentation was held on Water Supply, Sewer Design and

Hydraulics Modelling – Best Practices; Water, Sewer Utilities Operations by Owner/Operators; Emerging

Trends in GIS/Mapping Technology; Property Tax Management System, Land Records Management

System; and Reality Modelling Solutions.

Opportunities

One Year Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM) by

NIRD&PR, Hyderabad, India

The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), Hyderabad, India, CIRDAP‟s

Link Institution in India, is conducting one year residential Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Rural

Development Management (PGDRDM). The 12th Batch will commence in August 2016 and they are seeking

nominations from member countries of CIRDAP. The objective of the programme is to develop committed

and competent cadre of rural development management professionals and orient in-service officers and

practitioners to various facets of rural development. The brochure will be available at www.nird.org/pgdrdm

provides outline of the programme and details can be seen on this website. The prescribed application form

will also be available on the website. Application form to be filled in by the applicants through website

(www.nird.org.in/pgdrdm).



Under the regional cooperation, the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, as a goodwill

gesture has offered to sponsor five slots to CIRDAP member countries in this programme in order to develop

capacities of rural development managers. The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, is kind

enough to cover course fee (US $2500), board and lodging charges (US $1500), subsistence allowance, and to

and fro air travel by shortest route in economy class from respective countries to Hyderabad, India. The

Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India has entrusted CIRDAP to solicit nomination from its

member countries, scrutinise on criteria suggested by the Ministry and NIRD&PR. On the basis of eligibility

criteria and suitability of the candidature, nominations will be forwarded to NIRD&PR for consideration of

admission in the programme. Five sets of filled in online application should be submitted to CIRDAP along

with a copy of the relevant documents, namely, academic certificate, medical certificate, photo copy of

passport, short CV, etc. The last date for receiving nomination at CIRDAP is May 20, 2016. Interview of the

candidates will be conducted by June 15, 2016.

Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Fellowships 2016-17

As a kind gesture for regional cooperation in promoting human resource development of CIRDAP Member

Countries (CMCs), the Hon‟ble Minister of Rural Development, Government of India (GoI) and the

Chairperson of the GC-19 declared in the inaugural session of the 19th GC meeting that Government of India

would offer 20 Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) fellowships to CIRDAP Member

Countries (CMCs) every year.

Under the ITEC programmes CMCs may avail the Civilian Training Programmes offered by various Indian

institutes for the financial year 2016-17 (April 2016 to March 2017).The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA),

Government of India, will bear the course fee, board and lodging and out-of-pocket allowance of the qualified

nominee(s).The application form is available at http://itec.mea.gov.in.

The relevant training programmes CIRDAP suggested to Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD),

Government of India to be offered by Indian institutes are as follows:

Sl.

No. Name of the Courses

Duration/Date

(Tentative) Institute

No. of

Slots for

CMCs

1. Communication Skills in English and Promotion of Micro,

Small and Medium Enterprises (EPMSMEs)

12 Weeks

10.08.2016 to

30.10.2016

NIMSME,

Yousufguda,

Hyderabad, India

2

2. Participatory Rural Development

Planning and Management of Rural Development Programme

4 weeks

17.08.2016 to

13.09.2016

NIRD, Hyderabad,

India 2

3. Climate Change and Sustainability

3 weeks

05.10.2016 to

23.10.2016

TERI, New Delhi 2

4. SMEs Financing: Approaches and Strategies (SMEFAS)

8 Weeks

16.11.2016 to

08.01.2017

NIMSME,

Yousufguda,

Hyderabad, India

2

5. International Training Programme on Solar Energy

Technologies and Applications

3 weeks

30.11.2016 to

18.12.2016

Solar Energy Centre,

GwalPahari, Gurgaon 2

6. Diploma Course in Development Journalism for Non-aligned

and other Developing Countries

17 weeks

02.01.2017 to

30.04.2017

IIMC, Aruna Asaf

Ali Marg, New Delhi 1

7. Energy and Water Use Efficiency

3 weeks

04.01.2017 to

22.01.2017

TERI, New Delhi 2

8. Planning and Promotion of Agro and Food Enterprises (PAFE)

8 Weeks

25.01.2017 to

18.03.2017

NIMSME,

Yousufguda,

Hyderabad, India

2

9. Training of Trainers‟ in Entrepreneurship and Skill

Development (ToTE-ESD)

8 Weeks

25.01.2017 to

18.03.2017

NIMSME,

Yousufguda,

Hyderabad, India

1

10. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

3 weeks

15.02.2017 to

04.03.2017

TERI, New Delhi 2

11. Integrated Approach towards Sustainable Development

3 weeks

28.03.2017 to

25.04.2017

TERI, New Delhi 2



Opinion Article on Rural

Development and SDGs

An opinion article on importance of

linking rural development with

Sustainable Development Goals by

Dr. Cecep Effendi, Director General

of CIRDAP was publish in the Daily

Star, the most read English daily in

Bangladesh.

The article titled "Linking Rural

Development with SDGs" discussed

about the key challenges for

localising SDGs as per the need and

context of different regions and

countries.

The article was republished in

several international news agency,

newspapers and portals in different

countries. The article can be read

online at http://goo.gl/VHmPd2

The dates/duration of the above training programme alternative. The nominees may be advised to visit the website of ITEC (http://itec.mea.gov.in) and confirm about the date/duration of the respective programme. ITEC Training Calendar 2016-17 publish during end of March or early April 2016 athttp://itec.mea.gov.in . While nominating candidates, the following guidelines may be followed:

Who can Apply?

Employees and officials in Government, Private and Public Sector, Parastatals, Universities, Chambers of Commerce and Industry

Having 3 to 5 years minimum work experience Applicants who are the age group of 25 to 45 years Who are medically fit.

How to Apply?

The applicants should submit their applications through online https://www.itecgoi.in/meaportal/registerApplicant

The applicants should take a print out of the online (submitted) application and put signature and seal wherever it is applicable. Then the original copy (hard copy) of the application should be sent to CIRDAP through CIRDAP Contact Ministry and/or CIRDAP Link Institutions in CIRDAP Member Countries.

Applications must be submitted in the prescribed ITEC/SCAAP Form (printed copy on-line submitted application) to the Ministry of State Secretariat, Technical Cooperation bureau, as the nodal Government Department/Agency to nominate candidates.

The nodal Department/Agency will in turn forward the applications to CIRDAP for onward submission to the Embassy/High Commission of India at Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Courses

Must have the required academic qualifications as laid down by the Institute for the selected courses. A list of ITEC training programmes for 2016-17 is given at http://itec.mea.gov.in

Must have working knowledge of English to follow the Courses.

Scholarship

Government of India will bear the following expenses for the selected candidate: Course fees Accommodation – hostel (depending on availability, it could be on single or sharing basis) or hotel in

case of non-availability of hostel accommodation. Living allowance @Rs.25000/- per month. Candidates are, among other things, expected to meet the

expenditure for their meals from this amount.

General Information

Applications must reach CIRDAP for submission to the Indian Embassy/High Commission before 2/3 months of the commencement of a particular course.

Upon selection, the Embassy/High Commission of India will inform the concerned nodal Department/Agency (CIRDAP) who will in turn inform the applicant.

Selected candidates are required to fully familiarise themselves regarding living conditions in India and the Institutes through the websites of the concerned institute (ITEC Training Calendar 2016-17 publish in March at http://itec.mea.gov.in ).

Decision for grant of scholarship rests solely with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

http://www.thedailystar.net/op-ed/linking-rural-development-sdgs-786703



Recent CIRDAP Publications

Dynamics of Poverty: Cases from CIRDAP Member Countries

Annual Report 2015

CIRDAP Development Digest (CDD) 143

Report on EC 30 and GC 20

Forthcoming Programmes

Regional Workshop on Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and “One Tambon One Product (OTOP) to

CIRDAP member countries” will be held on 8-12 May 2016 in Bangkok and Ayutthaya Province, Thailand.

The 31st Technical Committee Meeting (TC-31) of CIRDAP will be held on 23-27 May 2016 in Kuala

Lumpur, Malaysia.

International Workshop on Knowledge Exchange on Rural Development: Best Practices of Malaysian

Experiences will be held on 23-27 May 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

SAARC - CIRDAP Joint Mission to Nepal for Post-Disaster Restoration of Agriculture in Nepal will be

held on 6-9 June 2016 in Nepal.

APO/NPO-CIRDAP-RDA Collaborative 'Organic Agro Industry Development Leadership Course in Asia'

will be held on 28 May to 3 June 2016 at RDA, Bogra, Bangladesh.

Retrospection of Rural Development in the SAARC Countries: A Basis for Transforming Rural

Development will be held on 28 – 30 July 2016 in Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India.

Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Rural Development Management (PGDRDM) (Batch–XII) for 2016-

17 will be organised by NIRD&PR with sponsorship from the Ministry of Rural Development, Government

of India. The Diploma Programme will start from July 2016 and continue till August 2017.

Dr. Vasanthi Rajendran

Director, Information and Communication Division

Centre on Integrated Rural development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP)

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