13th MALAYSIAN NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON IRRIGATION AND
DRAINAGE - First Announcement
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The Ministry of Agriculture And Agro Based Industry
Malaysia, The Malaysian National Committee on
Irrigation and Drainage (MANCID) and the Department of
Irrigation and Drainage

Malaysia (DID), take pleasure in inviting you to
attend the 13th MANCID Annual Conference (MANCO) which
will be held in Legend Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, from
August 22 to August

23, 2005.

The theme for this year's conference is “Transforming
Irrigated Agriculture into an Efficient Engine of
Growth”.

Introduction
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Since the 1950s, irrigated agriculture has been
developed intensely to meet the demands for food
security and to improve the farmers’ socio-economic
status. At the present

rate of population growth, food production needs to be
doubled by 2025 to meet world demands. Irrigated
agriculture, being a primary means of food production,
is expected to

play a critical role in supporting this dramatic
increase.

Demonstrating resilience during the financial and
economic crisis of 1997, the agriculture industry has
thrived amongst the other industries. The government
is now making efforts

to take advantage of this characteristic of
agriculture and transforming it into an efficient
engine of growth. Advances in the agriculture industry
would definitely and significantly

assist in the enhancement of quality of life of the
poorer communities. Without sufficient supply of
quality food, no society could achieve sustainable
development.

It is with this background that the theme for the
MANCO 13th 2005 was chosen as “Transforming Irrigated
Agriculture into an Efficient Engine of Growth”. This
will then provide

us with opportunities to discuss and explore the
issues deeply and openly. The MANCID welcomes you to
share experiences among the various inter-disciplinary
experts and work

together towards achieving a noble mission.

Participation and paper presentation are now open for
registration.

Detailed information will be provided soon.


Call for papers
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The organizer invites submission of papers relevant to
the theme of the conference. Intending authors are
requested to submit their abstracts and papers
according to the

following schedule :

Abstract: June 24, 2005
Full paper: July 29, 2005

Acceptance for presentation will depend on the
Technical Committee. Potential paper presenters will
be informed whether their papers are approved.


Topics:
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Papers should be relevant to the theme focussing on
the following topics:

- policy, legislation, planning and management;

- capacity building and education; and

- R&D.


Accommodation
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Single room : RM170/night/pax
Twin-sharing (2 persons) : RM120/night/pax


Inquiries:
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For further information, clarification or assistance,
kindly contact the Secretariat at the following
address:

Secretariat, MANCID
D/A Bahagian Pengairan dan Saliran Pertanian
Kementerian Pertanian Dan Industri Asas Tani Malaysia
Jalan Sultan Salahuddin,
50626 Kuala Lumpur.

Contact persons:

En. Shahrunizam Bin Hj. Mashkor / En. Kalaiselvam a/l
Velayudan

Tel: 03- 26175671 / 5751 Fax: 03- 2694 5489
E-mail : neyzam@..., kalaiselvam@...

Thank you.

Amlir Ayat
Chairperson
Organizing Committee
13th MANCID Conference 2005

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