CSO Forum on ASEAN Engagement
First Day Summary of Proceedings of the Preparatory Workshop for the 2nd AMAF Private Sector Dialogue on Food Security
The Preparatory Workshop for the 2nd AMAF Private Sector Dialogue (PPD) on Food Security began with 26 participants representing farmers organizations, cooperatives, and civil society organizations from the national and regional levels. Representatives from the FAO and national governments also joined to observe. The Preparatory Workshop was organized by the ASEAN Secretariat in collaboration with […]
Second Day Summary of Proceedings of the Preparatory Workshop for the 2nd AMAF Private Sector Dialogue on Food Security
On the second day, September 7, 23 representatives from ASEAN Senior Officials and Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (SOM-AMAF) from eight (8) ASEAN member States (AMS) joined the representatives of private sector to discuss and learn about the issues that were identified by participants from previous day’s workshops. Ms. Sylvie Doutriaux of the US […]
Asiadhrra participates in 5th Human Rights Defenders Forum
Florante “Nonoy” Villas, represented Asiadhrra in Forum Asia’s 5th Human Rights Defenders Forum last 3-5 September 2012 at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. The forum with its theme “Defending Economic, Social and Cultural Rights in A Consolidated Asian Regional Human Rights Movement” focused on the issues and challenges facing defenders working on economic, […]
Asiadhrra and AgriCord co-organize FGD on Impact Indicators and Tools of Measurements
Asiadhrra in cooperation with AgriCord is set to hold a workshop and FGD on the Farmers Fighting Poverty (FFP) impact indicators and tools of measurements on September 8-9, 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand. The Focused Group Discussion (FGD) aims to, among others, register and analyze the views and perceptions of selected leaders and staff of farmers’ […]
Asiadhrra mobilizes for strong CSO participation at the Prep Workshop for the 2nd AMAF-Private Sector Dialogue on Food Security
Asiadhrra assists ASEC and the MARKET Project in ensuring a strong CSO participation in the upcoming Preparatory Workshop for the 2nd AMAF-Private Sector Dialogue on Food Security so that CSO perspectives can be fully incorporated in the action agenda. The workshop to be held on September 6-7, 2012 at the Plaza Athenee Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand […]
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Phildhrra holds 21st General Assembly
PhilDHRRA held their 21st GA from August 15-17, 2012 at the Ritz Hotel at Garden Oases. Bo. Obrero, Davao City. The theme for this this year’s GA, ““LOOKING BACK, STRENGTHENING SYNERGY AND ACHIEVING GREATER IMPACT IN SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT” builds on previous results of PhilDHRRA’s GA and 25th Anniversary. The objectives for the GA were: […]
Asiadhrra welcomes Taiwanese interns
Asiadhrra is hosting two interns from the National Pintung University of Science and Technology (NPUST) in Taiwan. Ms. Ya-hui and Ms.Fang-chi are both graduate students taking up Masters in Agribusiness. They are both student of Dr. Wen-chi Huang who is also the Asiadhrra Chairperson. They will be staying with Asiadhrra for one month (July 27-August […]
Congratulations to Dr. Yaing Sang Koma and Dr. Romulo Davide
More info here about the two outstanding rural development leaders here…