Ahmed, Noazesh (Bangladesh)

Field of
Expertise
Curriculum/Material Development
Training
Detailed
Information
on Expertise
- An agricultural development expert. Worked for 15 year (1980-95) with FAO-United Nations, Asian Development Bank and other UN agencies in Southeast Asian countries as an advisor on farmer's training, extension management and planning and evaluation of irrigated agricultural projects. Produced many training material for former education in Asian countries.
- Attached for 4 years (1994-98) with Continuing Education Centre at the Asian Institute of Technology in Bangkok. Developed training curricula on agricultural and rural development and agro-environment for the farmers in Asian countries.
- A photographer with international reputation. Produced many media materials - AV and printing for farmers. Organized and sponsored many photo exhibition for rural development.
Position and
Organisation		 Freelance Consultant
Contact
Address		 166 A, Green Road, Dhaka 1205
E-mail mshireen@bdcom.com
Language
Proficiency		 English, French, Bengali, Hindi, Urdu, French and Spanish (reading only)
Education
Background
and Degree		 Ph.D. (Agronomy) from the University of Wisconsin. Major components: Plant breeding and Agro-environment.




Experiences in Literacy Project:

(1) Name of the Project Horticultural Research and Development
Name of Organiser FAO/UNDP and Asian Development Bank
Duration -
Project Location All over Bangladesh
Your Role/
Responsibility		 Advising, farmers' training and media material production. Farmer training was organized throughout the country on the production of horticultural crops, particularly through women's participation.
(2) Name of the Project Rural Development Training for Asian Countries
Name of Organiser Continuing Education Centre of Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bangkok
Duration -
Project Location For All Asian and Pacific countries
Your Role/
Responsibility		 Faculty adviser on the production of training materials for rural development. Participated as a resource expert in the training programmes of the Centre on Agro-environment and rural development
(3) Name of the Project National Workshop on the Preparation of Literacy Materials on Agriculture in Lao PDR
Name of Organiser Asia/Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) and Department of Non-formal Education, Ministry of Education, Lao PDR
Duration 1995
Project Location Vientiane, Lao PDR
Your Role/
Responsibility		 -


Major Publication(s):

1. "Wild Flowers of Bangladesh," University Press Ltd., Dhaka, 1998.
2. Manual - Media Material Production, FAO/UNDP, 1994.
3. a large number of technical papers in national and international journals, 1960-90.
4. "Agricultural Extension Manual," FAO/UNDP, 1985.
5. "Portrait of Bangladesh - a photo album," Elite Printers, Dhaka, 1985.
6. "Production of Pulses in Bangladesh," FAO/UNDP, 1985.
7. "Agricultural Development in Bangladesh," Books International, Dhaka, 1977.
8. "Bangladesh - a photo album," Eastern Regal, Dhaka, 1977.

[Updated in June 2001]



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