The meeting was held in Kamphaengsaen on 24 July 2007. The successful implementation and completion of the “Human Resource Development Project for the Mekong Region Phase IV” (HRDP IV) which was jointly undertaken by SDC and AVRDC-ARC will be marked by the publication of a book to highlight the achievements of the project. Entitled “Promoting Sustainability: Beyond Capacity Building”, the illustrated book will focus on the results of the project and its overall impact in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam. This publication will complement individual books prepared by each of the five participating NARES.

With agreement of Headquarters the much needed repair to the facilities of AVRDC-ARC Regional Training Center started today. The ceiling and roofing drainage of the RTC facilities are targeted for improvement. With funds from HQ, the renovation project is expected to be completed by the end of August 2007.

- Source: Dr. Peter Aun-Chuan Ooi/Director/AVRDC-ARC