International Fund for Agricultural Development delegation visits Tra Vinh University

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(TVU) – On Nov 3 2016, Mr. Koos Neefjes, an expert on climate change of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) in Vietnam and Mr. Le Phuoc Dung, Deputy Director of AMD in Tra Vinh paid a visit to Tra Vinh University. Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung, TVU Vice Rector warmly welcomed the delegation.

At the meeting, Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung acknowledged efforts of Tra Vinh AMD Co-ordination Committee for running practical project activities. The Vice Rector was also proud of fruitful co-operation between this university and AMD in Tra Vinh for activities of climate change adaption.

The delegation had an overview about the implementation process and results of community projects on climate change presented by the representatives of School of Agriculture and Aquaculture, Center for Climate Change Adaptation Research and Community Development Support.

Mr. Koos Neefjes highly evaluated the great contribution of Tra Vinh University to AMD in Tra Vinh. The good co-operation between the two organizations promises many further co-operation opportunities for climate change adaption projects in near future.

By Diem Thuy