“Income Generation and Poverty Reduction for Development” Training Course on “Income Generation and Poverty Reduction for Development” 16 March to 10 April 2009 Organized by Mekong Institute in collaboration with Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

Independent Organization Development Assistance Mekong institute Inter-Governmental Organization ___________________ - Agreement signed with Thai Government recognizing international status Independent Organization ___________________ - MI Charter signed – MI becomes a non-profit, autonomous organization - Shared GMS resource - MI operates independently of, but, with the continuing support of Khon Kaen University Development Assistance Project ___________________ - NZAID and Thai Gov’t establish MI for the 6 countries of the GMS - Institute part of Khon Kaen University 1996 2003 2007

Facilitate Policy Dialogue Goals Develop Capacity for Regional Cooperation Conduct high quality and relevant capacity building programs for senior and middle level officials of government agencies, private enterprises and civil society who are involved in regional development, cooperation and integration Carry out GMS focused research Facilitate Policy Dialogue

MI Journal and Policy Briefs Review of Development and Cooperation (RDC): refereed journal published once a year and independently supported by and international editorial board Research Working Paper Policy Briefs and Policy Dialogue Proceedings Working Paper Series Contact: Ms. Maria Theresa S. Medialdia (TESS) Research Manager, R&D Department http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

Course Information http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

Course Information Course Title: Income Generation and Poverty Reduction for Development Program: Annual International Training Course, Thailand International Development Cooperation Agency Duration: 16 March to 10 April 2009 http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

Participants Total 28 participants from 14 countries from Africa, Southwest/South/Southeast Asia http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

Countries http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

Resource Persons Dr Suchat Katima, Director, MI Ms Sanda Thant, Program Manager, MI Ms Maria Theresa S. Medialdia, Research Manager, MI Mr Marat Yu, Program Specialist, MI Ms Deborah Ling, M&E Officer, MI Assoc Prof Buapun Promphakping, Associate Professor, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University Dr Krailert Taweekul, Deputy Director, Office of International Agriculture, Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University Mr Montree Boonpanit, Director, Northeastern Economic and Social Development Office, Khon Kaen Mr Amphol Unves, Team Manager, Office of Capacity Building Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives, Bangkok Dr Blesilda Calub, Lecturer/ Researcher, University of the PhilippinesLos Banos College http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

MI Facilities http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

Facilitators Ms Sanda Thant Ms Jutamas Thongcharoen (Nue) Ms Liuyi Huang Ms Chuleewan Praneetham (Nung Ning) http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

MI’s Facilities Breakfast and lunch at MI canteen, and coffee breaks weekdays during the course Common rooms (2nd and 3rd floor) Printing service MI Learning Resource Center (7 am – 10 pm) Course CD http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

MI Internet Service Intranet http://10.118.1.253 Wireless Internet Internet card is attached in key cover which provided when check in Intranet http://10.118.1.253 http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

Reception International Call: Outgoing Calling Card: available at (100 and 300 THB) Postal service, Fax Bank services – pls inform 1 day in advance IT assistance request form http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

Sports and exercise Within MI: Table tennis, badminton Nearby MI: Aerobic, swimming pools, Tennis, Jogging Pls contact Reception http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

Dinner Student Complex Night Market http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

Social Activities Welcome reception (16 Mar) Weekend trip (21 Mar and 4 Apr) Shopping trip (17, 20, 25 Mar, 2, 9 Apr) Farewell party (10 Apr) http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

Getting around KKU and to downtown area Easy way to go around KKU and to downtown Price is 8 B – KKU, downtown is 10 B Keep MI address card along Blue Bus #8 Red Bus #16 http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

Getting around KKU and to downtown area Taxi service “AVIS” Alternatively, a taxi service in Khon Kaen is called “Tuk Tuk” Price: negotiable based on time and distance http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

MI Facilitators and Contacts Sanda (081 827 1242) Nue (Jutamas) (0817174017) Liuyi (0817967778) Chuleewan (089 421 0345) MI Duty Officer (24 hrs) (085 001 3698) http://www.mekonginstitute.org/

THANK YOU! http://www.mekonginstitute.org/