KOICA
conducts a training program "KOICA-UNDP Joint Training Program on Sustainable
Agriculture Development (Afghanistan)" for 20 participants from Afghanistan
as part of the Korean government's grant aid and technical cooperation program
for 2010 as follows:
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Course Title : KOICA-UNDP Joint Training Program on Sustainable Agriculture
Development
(Afghanistan)
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Duration : May 22 - June 5, 2010 (15 days)
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Venues : Seongnam and Suwon city, Korea
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Number of Participants : 20 Participants from Afghanistan
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Training Institution : International Technology Cooperation Center (ITCC),
Rural
Development Administration (RDA)
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Training Participants
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National or local government officials, preferably middle manager level, involved
in the field of
Sustainable
Agricultural Development
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Course Objectives
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To enhance participants' overall knowledge about national agricultural policy,
rural development,
and
present trends in Korea
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To improve the operational capability of R&D related to sustainable agricultural
development.
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To provide modern theories, knowledge, and techniques on sustainable agriculture
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To share and improve participants' skill and knowledge through the study of
various field activities
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The program consists of 3 parts ;
A.
LECTURES
1.
International Cooperation in Agriculture
2.
Green Revolution
3.
Saemaul Undong (New Village Movement)
4.
Organic Farming
5.
Plant Variety Protection System
6.
Soil Nutrients Management for Productivity
7.
Environment-friendly Weed Management
8,
Introduction of Living in Canaan Farmers School
9.
Farmers' Education for Poverty
10.
Integrated Pest Management
11.
Extension Services in Korea
12.
Afforestation in Korea
13.
Soil Management Technology
14.
Administrative System in Korean Agriculture
B.
COUNTRY REPORT PRESENTATION on
a)
Introduction of Country and Agriculture
b)
Recent Agricultural Policies and Major Projects
c)
History of Agricultural Extension and/or Research
C.
STUDY VISITS & CULTURAL EXCURSION
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Department of Rice and Winter Cereal Crop, Provincial Agricultural Research
& Extension Service,
Saemangeum
Reclamation Project site, etc
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Hyundai Motors Co.
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N-Seoul Tower, Gyeongbok Palace, etc.
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