Accomplishment/Update Report of the AFMeC TWG on Training and Extension

Highlights of Accomplishments For 20131)Formulated and Adopted 8-Point Action Agenda for 2013 on Agri-Fisheries Mechanization Training and Extension2)Organized/Constituted Task Forces to coordinate and/or undertake the implementation of the TWG 8-Point Action Agenda3)Conducted TWG meetings last February 13,2013 and May 24,20134)Successfully conducted the 1st ASEAN Conference on Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, September 24-27,2013, Manila Hotel

Updates of the TWG 8-Point Action Agenda for 2013

On AGRI-FISHERY MECHANIZATION TRAININGConsolidate and Integrate Agri-Fishery Mechanization Training Programs of DA, other concerned government agencies, private institutions, and Conduct trainings on skills shortages

1.To be implemented by Agri-Fisheries Mechanization RDE Network under the AFMech Law

ON AGRI-FISHERY MECHANIZATION TRAININGConduct of ASEAN Conference Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering on October 24-26, 2013, Manila Hotel

2.Report to be provided on the later part

ON AGRI-FISHERY MECHANIZATION TRAININGCoordinate and collaborate with TESDA on the preparation and promulgation of training regulations for agricultural machinery technicians and operators

3.To be implemented by TESDA under the AFMech Law

AGRI-FISHERY MECHANIZATION EXTENSIONReview, develop and/or advocate policies and guidelines in the provision and conduct of agricultural and fishery mechanization extension

4. Part of the implementation of AFMech Law

ON AGRI-FISHERY MECHANIZATION EXTENSIONDevelop, package and implement proposal for the Nationwide Manpower/Skills Inventory for agricultural and fishery mechanization

5.Agricultural Engineers Agricultural Machinery Technicians and OperatorsFor TWG discussion, part of the Implementation of the AFMech Law

ON AGRI-FISHERY MECHANIZATION EXTENSIONCareer Advocacy Program for Agri-Fisheries Mechanization and Engineering

6. Prepared Career Advocacy for Agricultural Engineers

ON AGRI-FISHERY MECHANIZATION EXTENSIONScholarships on Agri-Fisheries Mechanization and Engineering

7.For TWG discussion, part of the implementation of AFMech Law

ON AGRI-FISHERY MECHANIZATION EXTENSIONPrepare, coordinate and Implement Information, Education and Communication Plan for Agri-Fisheries Mechanization

8.Press Conference on AFMech Law approvalPress Release on ACABE

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 1ST ASEAN CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURAL AND BIOYSTEMS ENGINEERING (AC BE)

ATTENDANCEForeign Delegates (Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, PDR Laos, Cambodia)650 Philippine Delegates

DIGNITARIES/HONORED GUESTSSen. Cynthia Villar, DFA, NAFC, PRC, AAAE

Exhibits

RESOURCE PERSONS FROM ASEAN SECRETARIAT, JAKARTA, INDONESIADirector Subash Pillai- Updates on ASEAN Economic CommunityMr. Joel AtienzaASEAN Development Cooperation

1.Adoption of the ASEAN Agricultural and Bioystems Engineering Framework for Cooperation and Action in support to Food Security and Climate Change Mitigation 2. Conduct of ACABE -2 in Indonesia on October, 2014

ACABE-1

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