A regional workshop held from 4-6 November
1998
Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Food and Agriculture Organization
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December 2001
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a) Rationale:
b) Objectives
c) Workshop composition and structure
a) Opening session:
b) Issues
c) Country case studiesThailand
Bangladesh
India
Indonesia
Lao PDR
Malaysia
Myanmar
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Viet Namd) United Nations and international experience on decentralization
e) Lessons to be learned
f) Group discussions
g) Field visits
i) Country action plan for governments
ii) Action plan for NGO/private sector
iii) Action plan at the SHO level
iv) Regional action plans/activities
v) Role of FAO and other agencies
IV. Follow-up action at country/regional levels
1 Inaugural address by Mr Pakdee Ratanapon, Deputy Governor, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
2 Welcome address by Dr Prem Nath, Assistant Director General and Regional Representative, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
3 Keynote address by Dr Anek Nakhabutr, Director, Social Investment Fund, Royal Thai Government, BangkokCountry case studies: Thailand
4 Impact of decentralization on local level rural development in Thailand, Ms Montip Krachangvej,Thailand
5 Thailand cooperatives role in decentralized rural development for poverty alleviation and food security at the community level, Asanee Ratanamalai, Ph.D, Thailand
6 An alternative approach to development: A case study of the Bangchak petrol stations, Dr Supriya Kuandachakupt, Thailand
7 Decentralized rural development and the role of self help organizations in Nang Rong, Buriram, Wilas Lohitkul, Thailand
8 Roles of agricultural cooperatives and village credit unions in rural financial markets in Thailand, Paradorn Preedasak; Viroj NaRanong, Thailand
9 Decentralized rural development and the role of self help organizations, Mrs Wannee Ratanawaraha, ThailandCountry case study: Bangladesh
11 Decentralization: The Indian experience, Raghav Gaiha, India
12 Decentralization of rural development in India: The role of cooperatives/self help groups, Mr P.K. Mishra, India
13 Decentralization of democratic institutions in India: With special reference to Madhya Pradesh, Amitabh Kumar Singh, India
14 The role of self help groups in rural development: A case study of 18 Indian organizations in 10 states, Mr B.H. Gowda,Bangalore17 Decentralized rural development: The FARM Programme experience, Bishan Singh, Malaysia
Country case studies: Philippines
19 Introducing participatory planning practices with local governments: A Philippines case study, Demetrio Imperial Jr., Philippines
20 Decentralizing government in the Philippines, Roel Ravanera, Philippines21 Impact of decentralization on rural development at the local level, Bedgar Perera, Sri Lanka
Country case studies: Viet Nam
22 Self help organizations of Viet Nam farmers, Prof Dr Vu Trong Khai and Pham NGOC Thu, Viet Nam
23 Decentralized rural development and the role of self help organizations, Lionello D'orazio, Viet Nam24 Decentralization and rural development: FAO experience and proposals, Jean Bonnal, Rural Development Officer, SDA/Rome
25 Poverty alleviation through market generated rural employment: 'Success Case Replication', Jan B. Orsini, Economic Affairs Officer, ESCAP
26 People's participation in upland watershed management for rural development: Lessons for the 21st century,Prem N. Sharma. FAO (UN), Kathmandu, Nepal