RECOFTC delegation visits Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry

RECOFTC is an international organization which was founded in 1987. Its mission is to enhance the capacity at all levels in assisting the people of the Asia-Pacific region to develop community forestry and manage forest resources for optimum social, economic, and environmental benefits. Its activities are focused on the following fields such as: Improving rural livelihoods, enhancing community governance and empowerment, transforming forest-related conflict, protecting and enhancing the environment¸ and helping to fight climate change.

The meeting was actively participated by Dr. Tran Van Dien – Rector of TUAF, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Xuan Binh – Head of Science and International Affairs Department, Mr. Nguyen Huu Tho – Deputy Head of Science and International Affairs Department, Dr. Tran Thi Thu Ha – Director of Northern Mountainous Forestry Research Center, Dr. Nguyen Quang Tan – RECOFTC Vietnam country program coordinator, Mr. Luong Quang Hung – Forestry Coordinator, and Ms. Phung Thi Thanh Xuan – PR Staff.

During the meeting, TUAF & RECOFTC reached a consensus on cooperative activities for 2014 such as: to organize a regional forum in Thai Nguyen; to provide training for forestry faculty; to conduct research projects related to livelihood; and to make a suggestion to Forest Protection and Development Law.