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3rd annual international conference on "Management & social welfare", IISWBM, 15 Dec 2009, Kolkata
Posted on 05 May, 2009 12:14 PM

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The Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM) Kolkata - is organising an International Conference during 14-15 December 2009, focusing on the critical relationship between Management and Social welfare especially, in the context of worldwide economic recession since late 2008.

Thrust Area: Decisions in Management and Social Sciences for Sustainable Development

Sub themes include: Human resource management & development, financial engineering, behavioral dynamics in organizations and More.

1. Last Date for Abstract Submission: Jun 15, 2009. 2. Last Date for Submission of Full Paper: Sep 15, 2009. 3. Last Date for Author Registration: Nov 15, 2009.

MYRADA assesses the impact of planting trees on bunds in Kamasamudram, Karnataka: A field study
An effort was made by the farmers of Kamasamudram in Karnataka to increase organic matter in the soil by using leaves as manure by planting trees on bunds. Posted on 05 May, 2009 10:46 AM

In 1991, MYRADA and the International Institute for Rural Reconstruction (IIRR), Philippines, with support from Ford Foundation, initiated a research-cum-action project in partnership with the farmers of Kamasamudram in Kolar district of Karnataka. MYRADA had already been working in these villages for several years and was familiar with the local people.

NABARD launches rural innovation fund
Posted on 05 May, 2009 12:01 AM

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NABARD is set up as an apex Development Bank with a mandate for facilitating credit flow for promotion and development of agriculture, small-scale industries, cottage and village industries, handicrafts and other rural crafts. It also has the mandate to support all other allied economic activities in rural areas, promote integrated and sustainable rural development and secure prosperity of rural areas.

In discharging its role as a facilitator for rural prosperity NABARD invites all individuals, NGOs, community based organisations, SHGs, farmer's club, panchayati raj institutions and corporates who have the expertise and willingness to implement innovative ideas for improving the quality of life in rural areas.

Guiding Principles for the project to be supported under RIF , Innovation 1. Should benefit a large number of rural poor. 2. Should be Replicable / Scalable. 3. Funding support generally not exceeding Rs. 30 lakh. 4. To be grounded in less than 3 years. How to apply? Approach the District Development Manager (DDM) of NABARD in the district or the Regional Office of NABARD at State Capitals. For details of address of the Regional Offices, please Click here.

Making of community owned watershed structure in Nayakateni in Orissa
The case study outlines the process by which the community took development into their own hands and were able to design, implement and construct a water harvesting structure. Posted on 04 May, 2009 01:14 PM

Nayakateni, a small village of 58 families underwent a process of transformation through the intervention of NYSASDRI. This case study outlines the process by which the community took development into their own hands and were able to design, implement and construct a water harvesting structure.

Second announcement: World water week 2009, Aug 16-22 2009, Stockholm
Posted on 04 May, 2009 12:58 PM

Image & Content Courtesy: World Water Week Second Announcement for the 2009 World Water Week in Stockholm, August 16 - 22 provides information on the programme of the 2009 World Water Week. The preliminary programme can be accessed here: 2009 Programme The theme for 2009 is Water - Responding to Global Change: Accessing Water for the Common Good with Special Focus on Transboundary Waters. Access the Second Announcement here: Second Announcement Learn more about the 2009 World Water Week here: http://www.worldwaterweek.org

Taking roots: experiences with system of rice intensification in Andhra Pradesh - a report by Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) and Watershed Support Services and Activities Network (WASSAN)
The experience on system of rice intensification from Andhra Pradesh demonstrates that the yield of rice can be increased by 25% or more by changing soil, water and nutrient mangement Posted on 04 May, 2009 12:55 PM

This document by Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) and Watershed Support Services and Activities Network (WASSAN) deals with experiences with System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Andhra Pradesh. The innovative system of growing rice SRI, with less water was initiated in the state of Andhra Pradesh drawing lessons from the experiences of the farmers in Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and in Indian states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. In the state, the progressive farmers, NGOs, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) and the State Department of Agriculture took active role in promoting this model of rice cultivation. 

System of rice intensification (SRI) in Wayanad, Kerela - experiences of RASTA
This document deals with the experience of RASTA, a Wayanad based NGO, in system of rice intensification (SRI) in the area Posted on 04 May, 2009 12:46 PM

The System of Rice Intensification, (Madagascar) method was developed in Madagascar island by the farmers and NGOs under the leadership of a local priest. The concept of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) focuses on managing the soil, water, plants and nutrients in a balanced relationship, enabling maximum growth of rice plants.

3rd international dry toilet conference, 12 -15 Aug 2009, Finland
Posted on 04 May, 2009 11:56 AM

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The 3rd International Dry Toilet Conference- 2009- 2nd announcement: The conference will be held from12th to 15th of August 2009 in Tampere University of Technology, Finland . The Conference is organised by The Global Dry Toilet Association of Finland, in cooperation with Tampere University of Technology, TAMK University of Applied Sciences and University of Tampere.

The main theme of the DT 2009 conference will be the evaluation of the achievements in sanitation after the International Year of Sanitation in light of the Millennium Development Goals.

Main topics of the Conference: 1. Health and safety 2. Technical development of dry toilets 3. Prospects and challenges in the reuse of excreta 4. Social, cultural, economic and gender aspects related to dry sanitation All experts are invited to submit their abstracts on any of the above mentioned topics or closely related ones.

Improved quality of life through bunding activities - Maragondanaguni microwatershed
The bunding work has generated labour for 40 members since 40 days and has earned quantifiable amount to purchase cow, furniture, bullocks and cycle and helped in clearing moneylender's loans Posted on 04 May, 2009 10:20 AM

In Maragondanaguni micro watershed of Kenganapalya sub watershed, bunding activities were very slow in the beginning. However, an idea was given to the area group members to form a team within the AG and start bunding work.

Water at a glance - a fact sheet by FAOWater on the relationship between water, agriculture, food security and poverty
For developing countries water is important for food security, which is defined as the regular access of people to enough high-quality food to lead active and healthy lives Posted on 02 May, 2009 03:46 PM

This fact-sheet by FAOWater titled “Water at a glance” traces the relationship between water, agriculture, food security and poverty. People who have better access to water tend to have lower levels of undernourishment.

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