From the MILF Website (Nov 27): BDA thanks Malaysia for sponsoring fellowship program in Kuala Lumpur
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Delegates to the educational tour in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia comprised of Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) Staff, representatives from Moro Non-Government Organizations and various government agencies posed for a souvenir shot at Universiti Malaya. The weeklong study visit entitled “Managing Challenges to Nation Building: Sharing the Malaysian Experience” was held on October 20-27, 2013 (Photo courtesy Rahib Kudto/UNYPAD)
Delegates from the Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) expressed their sincerest thanks to the Malaysian government for sponsoring the weeklong fellowship program entitled “Managing Challenges to Nation Building: Sharing the Malaysian Experience.”
Seven BDA officers and staff participated in the said program held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 20-27, 2013.
Comprising the BDA team were: Ahmad Yusoph Alamin, Regional Institutional Development Officer; Regional Manager (RM) Mohalikin D. Piang of Southern Mindanao; RM Hashim B. Manticayan of Central Mindanao; Julhaina E. Cadon, Head of Human Resource Development Division; Nor Ayn A. Makakena, Project Operations Officer; and Norhaini A. Manongkarang, Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
The Regional Coordinator of Sajahatra Bangsamoro, Farouk U. Midtimbang, was also part of the BDA delegation. Other participants were representatives from line agencies, local government units and Non-Government Organizations.
The activity was spearheaded by the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP). Its goal is to share Malaysia’s development experiences with other developing countries. The programme believes that the development of a country depends on the quality of its human resources.
MTCP activities are administered by the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2010. Around 2,000 participants coming from 139 countries come to Malaysia annually under the MTCP.
Strengthening bilateral relations between Malaysia, promoting South-South cooperation and other developing countries and promoting technical cooperation among developing countries are among the objectives of the programme.
The activity bared to the participants how Malaysia has been able to develop economically while avoiding internal conflicts or disintegration on a multi-cultural society. Malaysia is also a home for Chinese and Indians.
MTCP also aims to provide an opportunity for participants from the Philippines to establish network with Malaysian Government, academic community and NGOs for the purpose of strengthening bilateral ties and exchanges.
The learning activities included lectures from the professors of University of Malaya, group discussions, and agency visits. The participants also delved on planning workshop.
Among the topics tackled were Navigating Multicultural Malaysia, Malaysian Political and Administration System, Culture of Peace, Conflict Management, Socio-Economic Development of Malaysia, Challenges to Development, Managing Diversity, Promoting Inclusiveness, and Appreciating Culture.
Participants from different NGOs were Abdul Hamidullah T. Atar, Anwar Z. Saluwang, Imran M. Malomalo, Rahib L. Kudto, and Samsoddin C. Amella.
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Delegates from the government agencies were: Maria Carolina Carbonell, DTI; Maria Lourdes L. Agustin, DILG; Pauline Veronica A. Manabat, National Security Council (NSC); Vladimir G. Felix, NSC; Cader B. Mambuay, MGB-DENR; Salekh B. Mangelen, TESDA; Tarhata L. Balading, DILG; Tarhata S. Mapandi, TESDA; and Dr. Tomanda D. Antok of Mindanao State University-Maguindanao.
The delegates from the the Autonomous Region on Muslim Mindanao government were: Abdulmuhmin A. Mujahid, Consultant of the Regional Governor; Engr. Abdulrakman K. Asim from Maguindanao PLGU; and Monina K. Macarongon, Maguindanao PLGU. Cotabato City Councilor Mohamad Ali Matabalao also joined.
Malaysia has been facilitating the ongoing peace talks between the Philippine Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/679-bda-thanks-malaysia-for-sponsoring-fellowship-program-in-kuala-lumpur
Delegates to the educational tour in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia comprised of Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) Staff, representatives from Moro Non-Government Organizations and various government agencies posed for a souvenir shot at Universiti Malaya. The weeklong study visit entitled “Managing Challenges to Nation Building: Sharing the Malaysian Experience” was held on October 20-27, 2013 (Photo courtesy Rahib Kudto/UNYPAD)
Delegates from the Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) expressed their sincerest thanks to the Malaysian government for sponsoring the weeklong fellowship program entitled “Managing Challenges to Nation Building: Sharing the Malaysian Experience.”
Seven BDA officers and staff participated in the said program held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 20-27, 2013.
Comprising the BDA team were: Ahmad Yusoph Alamin, Regional Institutional Development Officer; Regional Manager (RM) Mohalikin D. Piang of Southern Mindanao; RM Hashim B. Manticayan of Central Mindanao; Julhaina E. Cadon, Head of Human Resource Development Division; Nor Ayn A. Makakena, Project Operations Officer; and Norhaini A. Manongkarang, Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
The Regional Coordinator of Sajahatra Bangsamoro, Farouk U. Midtimbang, was also part of the BDA delegation. Other participants were representatives from line agencies, local government units and Non-Government Organizations.
The activity was spearheaded by the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP). Its goal is to share Malaysia’s development experiences with other developing countries. The programme believes that the development of a country depends on the quality of its human resources.
MTCP activities are administered by the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2010. Around 2,000 participants coming from 139 countries come to Malaysia annually under the MTCP.
Strengthening bilateral relations between Malaysia, promoting South-South cooperation and other developing countries and promoting technical cooperation among developing countries are among the objectives of the programme.
The activity bared to the participants how Malaysia has been able to develop economically while avoiding internal conflicts or disintegration on a multi-cultural society. Malaysia is also a home for Chinese and Indians.
MTCP also aims to provide an opportunity for participants from the Philippines to establish network with Malaysian Government, academic community and NGOs for the purpose of strengthening bilateral ties and exchanges.
The learning activities included lectures from the professors of University of Malaya, group discussions, and agency visits. The participants also delved on planning workshop.
Among the topics tackled were Navigating Multicultural Malaysia, Malaysian Political and Administration System, Culture of Peace, Conflict Management, Socio-Economic Development of Malaysia, Challenges to Development, Managing Diversity, Promoting Inclusiveness, and Appreciating Culture.
Participants from different NGOs were Abdul Hamidullah T. Atar, Anwar Z. Saluwang, Imran M. Malomalo, Rahib L. Kudto, and Samsoddin C. Amella.
Delegates from the government agencies were: Maria Carolina Carbonell, DTI; Maria Lourdes L. Agustin, DILG; Pauline Veronica A. Manabat, National Security Council (NSC); Vladimir G. Felix, NSC; Cader B. Mambuay, MGB-DENR; Salekh B. Mangelen, TESDA; Tarhata L. Balading, DILG; Tarhata S. Mapandi, TESDA; and Dr. Tomanda D. Antok of Mindanao State University-Maguindanao.
The delegates from the the Autonomous Region on Muslim Mindanao government were: Abdulmuhmin A. Mujahid, Consultant of the Regional Governor; Engr. Abdulrakman K. Asim from Maguindanao PLGU; and Monina K. Macarongon, Maguindanao PLGU. Cotabato City Councilor Mohamad Ali Matabalao also joined.
Malaysia has been facilitating the ongoing peace talks between the Philippine Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
http://www.luwaran.com/index.php/welcome/item/679-bda-thanks-malaysia-for-sponsoring-fellowship-program-in-kuala-lumpur