Kursjahr 2020-2021

Duration: 13 January - 15 July 2021

Represented countries of origin in the course:

Argentina	Bolivia	Brazil	Cambodia	China	Colombia
Ethiopia	Ghana	Guyana	India	Iran	Malawi
Mongolia	Myanmar	Rwanda	Sudan	Tajikistan	Tanzania
	Pakistan	Zambia	Zimbabwe

Ms. Agustina Beatriz Cundari

Country of origin: Argentina
Position while attending the course:
Legal Advisor (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
French Bussines Law (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "I am a lawyer presently specialized on environmental law and management, currently employed as head legal advisor for climate change policy for the Argentinian government at the National Climate Change Directorate".
 

Mr. Miguel Angel Centellas Levy

Country of origin: Bolivia                           Position while attending the course: External Projects Commettee - Researcher (local)                                                   Academic background:      Integrated Water Management (M.Sc.)                                                                   My Responsibilities: "I am part of the committee that is in charge of evaluating the environmental dimension of development projects driven by the city, as well as different recurrent environmental problems involving freshwater contamination, land use and solid waste management, amongst others".

Ms. Mayra Flores Tavares         

Country of origin: Brazil
Position while attending the course:
Forest Restoration Coordinator (reg. NGO)
Academic background:
Forest Resource (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Project management and elaboration, articulation with owners and technicians, representative of the institution at forest restoration events, mobilization of partnerships and resources, fieldwork (forest diagnosis and inventory), planning and monitoring the goals schedule".

           

Ms. Leakhena Song            

Country of origin: Cambodia                       Position while attending the course: Vice-Cheif of Green Technology Assessment Office, Science and Technology Department (reg. admin.)                                       Academic background: Sustainable Development and Planning (M.Sc.)                  My Responsibilities: "Formulate legal instruments, policies, and guidelines relevant to assessment of technology and environmental standard. Develop technical standard and guidelines for technological practices in accordance with agreed environmental standard; Assist in monitoring, evaluating, and proposing awards".

Ms. Liu Ying

Country of origin: China
Position while attending the course:
Deputy director in Division of Integrated Governance of Sea Areas (Office of Integrated Governance of the Bohai Sea), Marine Department, Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China
Academic background:
Aqua-life biology (MSc.)
My Responsibilities: "Supervise marine ecological conservation and restoration and coordinate the integrated governance of key sea areas".
 

Ms. Jeimy Katherin Feo Mahecha

Country of origin: Colombia             Position while attending the course: Consulting: Innovation in the Cultivation of Cocoa Peru-Colombia                       Academic background: Agricultural Engineering (B.Sc.)                                         My Responsibilities: "My current position aims to guarantee the protection of ecosystem services and a sustainable cocoa crop production under agroforestry systems following the GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) and other green certifications in order to protect the environment and welfare of rural groups".

Ms. Haweni Habtamu Ayalew

Country of origin: Ethiopia                    Position while attending the course: 
Environmental Air Pollution Monitoring and Control Senior Expert
Academic background:
Environmental Science (M.Sc.) 
My Responsibilities: "Analyzing the status of air pollution level in the country and conducting research at national and global levels. Providing decision-makers with scientific information, identifying major gaps in implementing the rule of law regarding environmental laws, supporting and enhancing the skill of regulatory body".

Mr. Gideon Ofosu-Peasah

Country of origin: Ghana                          Position while attending the course: Deputy Executive Director (fed./nat. NGO)      Academic background: Environmental Natural Resources and Energy (M.Sc.)            My Responsibilities: "I lead in research, policy analysis, and advocacy on energy, mining and climate issues".

Mr. Dwayne Sherwin Griffith

Country of origin: Guyana                        Position while attending the course: Project Officer 1 (fed./nat. admin.)  Academic background: Biology  (B.Sc.)    My Responsibilities: "Engage with stakeholders on natural resource, environmental and climate change interests and concerns; Lead field team in the data collection process for the Forest Carbon Monitoring System (FCMS), Collection of data on all carbon pools in the fields, training REDD Secretariat field team, etc."

Ms. Subha Niranjan

Country of origin: India                     Position while attending the course: Sustainability Manager (local admin.)            Academic background: Computer Science and Engineering (BE)                                     My Responsibilities: "I run a team which takes care of the sustainability measures of electronics city. My job is to run and innovate waste management, sewage management, sanitation, biodiversity and pollution control. We also ensure compliance of companies at electronics city to ELCITA policies and framework".

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Ms. Narges Saffar

Country of origin: Iran
Position while attending the course:
Acting Head of International Affairs and Environmental Conventions (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background:
Marine Biology (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "I am Acting Head of International Affairs and Conventions Center in Department of Environment. My main tasks include management and supervision regarding climate change projects, formulation of national programs based and international goals and localization of global environment plans and SDGs".
 

Mr. Yamikani Makwinja           

Country of origin: Malawi                   Position while attending the course: Executive Director (fed./nat. NGO)                    Academic background: Forestry Economics and Management (M.Sc.)                                   My Responsibilities: "I am an Executive Director of Nature and Society Initiative (NSI) a local registered non-governmental organisation in Malawi. We engage in multi-faceted sustainable development actions including research, community mobilization,
 Policy advocacy and capacity building in environmental sustainability".

Ms. Maralgoo Ganbat

Country of origin: Mongolia
Position while attending the course:
Officer, "Ensuring Sustainability and Resilience of Green Landscapes in Mongolia" Project, Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia, UNDP (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Forest Economics and Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Providing procurement and organizational support to the project implementation unit; collaborating with government authorities and NGO's and managing daily activities of the project in accordance to the policies of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia and UNDP; organizing procurement procedures and providing assistance in decision making".
 

Ms. May Zin Myint

Country of origin: Myanmar
Position while attending the course: 
Range Officer (fed./nat.admin.)
Academic background: Environmental Science (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Extension activities such as editing, publication of monthly newsletter, translating and engaging in broadcasting activities for public awareness-raising. As a member of Community Forestry Unit, I work on field inspection, assessment and reporting on community participation".
 

Mr. Jawwad Shafiq                                              

Country of origin: Pakistan
Position while attending the course:
Research Analyst Environment (reg. admin.)
Academic background:
Environmental Sciences (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "I am working as Research Analyst Environment and responsible for the environmental impact assessment studies and environmental management planning of the local government department's ongoing projects in Sialkot city".
 

Ms. Dorine Intwarinkase Mutaganzwa

Country of origin: Rwanda
Position while attending the course:
Project Manager (local NGO)
Academic background:
Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "I manage a project that ensures gender equity in conservation, in order to achieve sustainable development. My team and I aim to engage women in conservation issues, through trainings on various matters such as climate change adaptation. Currently, I am involved in project planning and designing".
 

Mr. Mutasim Essa Abdallah Adam

Country of origin: Sudan
Position while attending the course:
Environmental Inspector (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Environmental Sciences (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Overseeing the environmental performance, examining corporate activities to determine where improvements can be made and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, create, implement and monitor environmental strategies to promote sustainable development".
 

Ms. Qumriya Vafodorova

Country of origin:  Tajikistan                    Position while attending the course: Director (local NGO)                           Academic background: Horticulture and Crop Production (M.Sc.)                                My Responsibilities: "Overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of NGO. Develop resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization, fundraising, marketing and community outreach. Close collaboration with governmental institution. Supervise and collaborate with staff".

Ms. Leinalida Alichard Mabale

Country of origin:  Tanzania                    Position while attending the course: Programs Coordinator (fed./nat. NGO)      Academic background: Sociology (B.Sc.)  My Responsibilities: "I am implementing different projects and supervising teammates under my organization in districts of Karagwe and Kyerwa Tanzania. I attend Field visits for projects monitoring, data collection, reporting and evaluation. I work with local government authorities and partners representing my office".

Mr. Mpange Bwalya

Country of origin: Zambia                    Position while attending the course: Environment and Natural Resources Officer (fed./nat. NGO)                                  Academic background: Environmental Management (B.Sc.)                                          My Responsibilities: "This involves advocating for pro-poor sustainable policies for the betterment of poor communities. Because poverty is rampant in my country; communities are not insulated against effects of climate change and natural resources depletion in general. Equitable sharing of resources is advocated".

Mr. Oliver Kuwa

Country of origin: Zimbabwe
Position while attending the course: 
Executive Officer Environment and Social Services (local admin.)
Academic background:
Public Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Processing mine applications, Responding to human-wildlife conflict reports, Processing commercial fishing permits, Solid waste management, Management of clinics, Management of educational facilities, Coordination of NGOs activities in forestry, agriculture and social services".

Dauer: 13. November - 09. Dezember 2020

In diesem Kurs vertretene Herkunftsländer:

Benin	Bolivia	Burkina Faso (2x)	Colombia	Ethiopia	Ghana
Indonesia	Jamaica	Kenya (2x)	Namibia	Nepal (2x)	Nigeria (2x)
Palestine	Peru	Tanzania	Vietnam	Zambia

Mr. Oscar Augusto Cesar Amestegui Aguilar

Country of origin: Bolivia
Position while attending the course: Urban Planning Technical Advisor (local admin.)
Academic background: Transportation and Logistics (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Design and study of new transport lines for the La Paz bus system.
Including the update of the transport model of the city of La Paz. Where I have to coordinate with different areas of the municipality."

Ms. Patrine Cole

Country of origin: Jamaica
Position while attending the course: Geographic Information System Analyst (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Geographic Information Science (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "I facilitate the integration of spatial analysis in policy planning. I also sit on several committees of government, prepare technical advice for briefs and position papers, and support the preparation of Post Disaster Needs Assessments."

Mr. Nivesh Dugar      

Country of origin: Nepal
Position while attending the course: Environmental Engineer (fed./nat. company)
Academic background: Environmental Engineering (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "I have five years of experience in the environment sector. I am actively involved in the advocacy of eco-mobility for more than 10 years (Volunteer) and he has been involved in the design and planning process of bicycle lanes and was the team lead the first bicycle ordinance of Nepal."

Ms. Kenean Melkamu Fisseha

Country of origin:  Ethiopia
Position while attending the course: Environmental Licensing Expert (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Geography and Environmental Management (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Review and revise sustainability policy and proposals, Identify or create a sustainability indicators, Awarding the environmental and social impact assessment license, Create or maintain plans related to sustainability projects, Inspecting industrial zones according to sustainability."

Mr. Vibek Gupta

Country of origin: Nepal
Position while attending the course: Co-Chairman (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background: Transportation Engineering (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Support the chairman to execute overall responsibility. Prepare proposals, working plans and methodology to conduct research; conduct workshop,
seminar, conference and talk programs for capacity building and advocacy; and lead/mobilize team to administer them."

Mr. Stephen Olukayode Ibijola

Country of origin: Nigeria
Position while attending the course: Director (reg. admin.)
Academic background: Philosophy (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities: "I am in charge of coordination of the highway design, supervision of the construction and rehabilitation of highway. I make recommendations to the government on highway matters. I am coordinate highway planning, highway safety and auditing and other road safety matters."

Ms. Shah-Zanan Iddrisu-Mekey

Country of origin: Ghana
Position while attending the course: Senior Civil Engineer (reg. company)
Academic background: Civil Engineering (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Supervision and Mentorship of Junior Engineers in the Transportation Department; Co-ordination and administration of projects; Coordinating
and planning of traffic data collection and analysis; Undertake transport planning and designs, Undertake Transport Impact assessment."

Ms. Fidelia Ekwutosi Igboanugo

Country of origin: Nigeria
Position while attending the course: Principal Planning Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Economic Policy Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Planning and Policy Formulation on Economic and Environmental
issues in communities within Federal Capital Territory Abuja. Creating Awareness on Pollution control, Environmental Health, Fumigation and Vector control services."

Ms. Sondos A. A. Khater

Country of origin: Palestine
Position while attending the course: Architect Engineer (local company)
Academic background: Architectural Engineering (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Creating designs for construction and planning projects. I often work on the preparation of project reports, monitoring the project implementation according to the project schedule."

Mr. Issaka Abdou-Razakou Kiribou

Country of origin: Burkina Faso
Position while attending the course: GIS and ITC Manager (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Informatics for Climate (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities: "Trainer of workforce on the use of digital tools in Urban Mobility management, Cartographer of Urban Mobility infrastructure, Remote congestion management, Management of Geo database of urban Transportation and Mobility infrastructures, Mobile application designer for fast and efficient mobility."

Mr. José Francisco Lazarte Castillo

Country of origin: Peru
Position while attending the course: Public Investment Project Coordinator (local admin.)
Academic background: Urban Planning and Territory (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Formulation and execution of the priority urban projects of the Public Works and Services Department."

Ms. Thi Thuy Ha Le

Country of origin: Vietnam
Position while attending the course: Deputy Head of the Division for Urban Development Strategy and Policy Research (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Architecture and Urban Planning (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Manages research and propose orientation, strategy, overall plan of national urban system development, Implemented a large number of regional construction planning, urban and rural planning in Vietnam and ASEAN, including transportation planning."

Ms. Yanti Marliana

Country of origin: Indonesia
Position while attending the course: Chief of Section of Vehicle Periodic Inspection Facilities (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Transport System and Engineering (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Preparing policies, norms, standards related to vehicle periodic inspection, accreditation of vehicle periodic inspection unit and calibration of vehicle periodic inspection equipment, vehicle periodic inspection facilities."

Mr. Regnald Raby Massawe

Country of origin: Tanzania
Position while attending the course: Head of Engineering (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Civil Engineering (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Road designs, supervision, review of transport policies, design and
monitoring of the roads safety activities, control environmental pollutions as well as involved in the planning and supervision of bus rapid transit infrastructure in Tanzania."

Mr. Vihotogbe Inoassi Romeo Martial Michai

Country of origin: Benin
Position while attending the course: Head of Current Maintenance Department at the Road Maintenance and Rural Tracks Department (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Civil Engineering (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Participation in the technical analysis of the results of routine maintenance carried out by small and medium sized enterprises; Participation in the
development of the routine maintenance program; Preparation of periodic reports on the execution maintenance work; Preparation of bidding docum."

Ms. Estella Nakaluzwe

Country of origin:  Zambia
Position while attending the course: Acting District Planning Officer (local admin.)
Academic background: Natural Resource and Environmental Management (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Coordination and implementation of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) projects, Coordination of Environmental protection programme, I offer technical support in the Lusaka Water Security Initiative (luwsi), Evaluate public transport programmes and individual projects."

Ms. Peninah Wanjiru Ndegwa

Country of origin: Kenya
Position while attending the course: Transport Planning Associate (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background: Urban and Regional Planning (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "It is a technical position that entails undertaking research, field surveys, data analysis, mapping, stakeholder engagements and report writing in the field of transport planning. I am based in Nairobi but frequently travel to various project sites within Kenya."

Mr. Omondi Stephen Ooko

Country of origin: Kenya
Position while attending the course: e-Mobility Coordinator & Business Developer (regional)
Academic background: Business Administration (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "My role as the e-mobility coordinator is to setup, operationalize and manage local production centers, coordinate the technical e-mobility partners, introduce the e-mobility solutions to the community and coordinate the generation of data to develop a proof of concept for e-mobilities in a rural area."

Ms. Marth Rizalex Kandali Polla

Country of origin: Namibia
Position while attending the course: Part-Lecturer/ Researcher (local univ.)
Academic background: Traffic Engineering Transport Planning (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "A part-time lecturer for the following subjects: Intelligent transport systems, Land Transport Safety and Advanced Transport Economics. A PhD student, research topic: a study on the potential impact of on-demand transportservices on travel behaviour in small and middle cities: case study of Namibia."

Mr. Wendgomde Abel Sawadogo

Country of origin: Burkina Faso
Position while attending the course: Chief Executive of Urban Mobility, Mobility and Road Safety Manager (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Economy Option Planning and Development (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Develops management tools and improve urban mobility systems in collaboration with all interested stakeholders."

Mr. Howard de Jesus Villarreal Molina

Country of origin: Colombia
Position while attending the course: Ex-presidents Council and Board Member (reg. NGO)
Academic background: History and Arts (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities: "I am a researcher architect in sustainable development, architecture and urbanism with emphasis in climate change and landscape design."

Dauer: 14. September - 09. Oktober 2020

In diesem Kurs vertretene Herkunftsländer:

Afghanistan	Bhutan	Brazil	Burkina Faso	Ethiopia	Guinea
Kenya	Laos	Madgascar	Mongolia	Myanmar	Nepal
Nigeria	Palestine	Panama	Rwanda	Zambia	Zimbabwe

Mr. Hillary Aroboinosen

Country of origin: Nigeria
Position while attending the course: Senior Agricultural Engineer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Oversee the implementation of Govt policies and projects and train farmers on water-saving technology, Develop intervention strategies and processes to ensure the prioritized restoration and conservation of land and water resources, including protection programmes/projects in the Niger."

Ms. Aissatou Ousmane Balde

Country of origin: Guinea
Position while attending the course: Programme Assistant (fed./nat.)
Academic background: Water Forest and Environment (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "I support the Programme and its related projects to ensure their annual working plans such as writing termes of references, follow-up consultants, participating to enhance the visibility of the activities, contribute to projects planification and management."

Ms. Odsuren Batdelger

Country of origin: Mongolia
Position while attending the course: Researcher (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Sustainable Environmental Studies (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities: "Study of water quality, water management."

Ms. Fernanda Bertaco Bueno

Country of origin:  Brazil
Position while attending the course: Environmental Expert (local admin.)
Academic background: Environment, Health and Sustainability (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "As public servant, I have 10-year-experience at Technical Group of
Contaminated Areas which conducts the management of contaminated areas of the City, by analyzing and validating environmental assessments of sites that could have contamination on soil and groundwater."

Ms. Bolor Dorjderem

Country of origin: Mongolia
Position while attending the course: Environmental Specialist (fed./nat. comp.)
Academic background: Sustainable Resource Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Interaction with environmental regulatory agencies; specific duties depend on the industry, ESG compliance and mitigation related to the project, Preparing project proposals (international), interpreting permits and other environmental documents, as well as developing compliance assurance."

Ms. Sabina Khatri

Country of origin: Nepal
Position while attending the course: Technical Officer - Hydrogeologist (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Tropical Hydrogeology and Environmental Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Conduction of Groundwater extraction throughout the country irrespective of topography. The activities beyond that includes on-site jobs, review and comments on the reports submitted by the consultants; make suggestions on the policy documents."

Mr. Jonas Suzyo Kunda

Country of origin: Zambia
Position while attending the course: Chief Executive Officer (fed./nat. NGO)
Academic background: Ecotourism and Business Management (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Policy implementation, Planning, Budgeting, Project development and implementation, Outreach programmes, Development of data collection systems, materials and tool, Water and vegetation monitoring and survey, Resource mobilization, Coordinate the operation of the organization."

Ms. Suzanne Mukamenyero

Country of origin: Rwanda
Position while attending the course: FFS Facilitator (fed./nat.)
Academic background: Soil and Water Management (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "As a farmer field school facilitator, I am in charge to sensitize, organise, train and to work with Farmers in order to increase their capacity on the field as well as supporting them in conservation of nature especially water resources."

Ms. Drocelle Mukaneza

Country of origin: Rwanda
Position while attending the course: Technical Assistant (reg. NGO)
Academic background: Environmental Management (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "I collaborated with senior staff to manage, equip and train field staff and beneficiaries about water and sanitation items, to develop and conduct orientation workshops, to determine logistical and procurement needs for water equipment and supplies, to review and update the program strategies."

Ms. Faith Milkah Wakonyo Muniale

Country of origin: Kenya
Position while attending the course: Participatory Forest Management Technical Expert (local NGO)
Academic background: Environmental Science (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Short term Marine conservation work, supporting the project "Strengthening Mangrove Management in Lamu, Kenya" in the process of establishment and strengthening of community forest associations and development of Participatory Forest Management Plan for Lamu Mangrove forests."

Ms. Felistas Mupedziswa

Country of origin: Zimbabwe
Position while attending the course: Irrigation Engineer-Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Section (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Land and Water Resources Management (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Coordinating the National Irrigation Rehabilitation and Development Programme, Member of the Technical Advisory Committee for National Water Resources Master Plan, National Irrigation Policy drafting team member, Carrying out Monitoring and Evaluation exercises and pre-feasibility studies."

Mr. Ali Tayseer Mohammad Odeh

Country of origin: Palestine
Position while attending the course: Executive Manager (local NGO)
Academic background: Water and Environmental Engineering (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Strategic planning and developing business plans, Managing committees and staff, UPWSP aims of improving water and sewage service provision for
the Palestinian people by defending the interests of water and sewage member service providers, exchange of knowledge among service providers."

Mr. Alberto Enrique Pascual Quiroz

Country of origin: Panama
Position while attending the course: Director (local NGO)
Academic background: Environmental Sciences (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Generates activities for the institutional development of NGO, among which are participating each month in the board meeting to present the progress of current projects and strategic planning, as well presenting the financial statements."

Mr. Joël Roamba

Country of origin: Burkina Faso
Position while attending the course: Water and Sanitation Provincial Director of Gnagna (reg. admin.)
Academic background: Water and Environmental Engineering (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Coordination and monitoring of water and sanitation national programs in Gnagna province in Eastern Region. So I am ensuring the monitoring of the national program of integrated water resources management which is implementing at provinical scale."

Mr. Phingsaliao Sithiengtham

Country of origin: Laos
Position while attending the course: Planning Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Water Resources Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "River basin/sub-basin management planning, Water resources assessment at river basin and sub-basin scales, Water allocation planning, Environmental
flow study, National water strategy and action plan development, River basin management Decree development (Guidelines for river basin mgt)."

Mr. Mihretab Gebretsadik Tedla

Country of origin:  Ethiopia
Position while attending the course: Senior Hydrologist, WaSH Project Focal person at BDA (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Water Resource Management (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Flood and drought forecasting and early warning issuing, disaster management member, water resource modelling, model evaluation, Coordinator to the
World Bank CR-Wash project, water resource planning and monitoring component and focal person to the Red Cross Society Finance based forecasting."

Mr. Moshfeq Timory

Country of origin: Afghanistan
Position while attending the course: Irrigation Engineer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of irrigation facilities in Herat Province, Evaluation of climate change impacts on irrigation facilities and reporting to DAIL and MAIL, Organizing and providing guidance about O&M plans of irrigation facilities to the relevant organization."

Ms. Thi Hoa Trinh

Country of origin: Vietnam
Position while attending the course: Partnership Coordinator (fed./nat.)
Academic background: Environmental Engineering (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities: "Coordinating the overall 2030 WRG engagement in the country."

Mr. Jackson Willy Voavy

Country of origin: Madagascar
Position while attending the course: Collaborator (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Development Management: Water and Sanitation Governance (Ph.D.)
My Responsibilities: "To find solutions and help my line manager in the National Sanitation Strategy implementation."

Ms. Su Su Win

Country of origin: Myanmar
Position while attending the course: Deputy Staff Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Forestry (M.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "As a civil servant, I report strategic planning for conservation, management and beneficial use of natural resources such as forest, land, mineral and water resources. I cooperate with relevant departments in the areas of ecosystem, nature conservation areas and biodiversity conservation."

Mr. Drodhel Zangpo

Country of origin: Bhutan
Position while attending the course: Environment Officer (fed./nat. admin.)
Academic background: Environmental Science (B.Sc.)
My Responsibilities: "To conduct inventory on water resources; compile and prepare the
National Integrated Water Resources Management Plan; monitor state of the water resources and compile report; and inform the public on sustainable use of water resources through various programs."