Narrative Description of the Project:

IPTM, the Institute of Professional Training and Management, took a significant stride in advancing agriculture information practices in Vietnam by organizing a specialized training program titled 'Information and Communication Technology in Agriculture.' This initiative aimed to propel the modernization of Agriculture Information Service and support the Digital Agriculture Information and Communication Strengthening Project, led by the Agriculture Information Service (AIS) of the Ministry of Agriculture. There were 10 (ten) participants along with 01 (one) farmer in this training program. They learned how to develop agriculture using modern technology and ICT tools from the Vietnamese agriculture information expert, relevant government officials and farmers. They were aimed to replicate there learning from Vietnam in the context of Bangladesh for the development of agriculture. It was held in Vietnam (Hanoi and outskirts) from June-September 2019.

Key Activities:

• Design, development and delivery of the briefing session 
• Collection of Government Order (G.O.) and Note Verbal
• Identification of program objectives
• Assistance for Passport renewal or issue, visa processing and Air-ticket
• Health and travel insurance assistance
• Pre-departure formalities 
• Airport Coordination and accommodation arrangement
• Arranged Welfare guide & translator and land surface transport
• Arranged refreshment, working lunch with welcome and closing dinner
• Orientation to the course / program
• Arrangement of expert-led training session
• Arrangement of the appointments, meetings and field visit with relevant officials
• Sightseeing and cultural tours
• Monitoring and evaluation of the program
• Program report development and delivery