CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

University of Pavia
Himalayan College of Agricultural
Italy International School of Advance
Sciences and Technology
(HICAST), Kathmandu Studies (ISAS) Kathmandu

Background:
International School of Advance Studies (ISAS), Himalayan College of Agricultural Sciences
and Technology (HICAST) and University of Pavia, Italy are jointly organizing the second
edition of International Summer School in "Food Security and Climate Change" in
Kathmandu, Nepal from June 12-17, 2011. International Summer School in Food Security
and Climate Change (FSCC) is an intensive course taught in English. This summer school
is designed for university students, researchers and members of governmental and non-
governmental organizations wishing to have in-depth learning and understanding of food
security and climate change issues.

The Objective:
The objective of the International Summer School in Food Security and Climate Change is
to build understanding of participants on issues and problems related to food security and
climate change; and to enhance analytical and planning capabilities of participants to
address these issues.

Key aspects of the Course:

Introduction and analysis of food security, hunger, malnutrition and climate change
Definition of vulnerable groups and community food insecurity issues and impact of
climate change
Policies, programmes and approaches for food security and climate change in the
global environment and with specific reference to Nepal
Identification of the institutions which have a stake in the process of food security
policy formulation and implementation.
Designing, writing and increasing the impact of food security reports in different
contexts.
Designing and implementation of a communication strategy for food security
information
Guidelines on how to communicate through the media and how to present
information to policymakers in order to influence the policymaking process.
Living experience of the agencies working in food security and climate change
issues.
Case studies

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Cost for Participation:
NRS. 15,000.00 (Fifteen Thousand only) for Nepali applicants.
€250 for international applicants which covers participation in the course, reading material,
lunch and airport pick-up and drop-off. All other arrangements for accommodation,
transportation and other expenses should be arranged by applicants on themselves.

Number of Participants:
Maximum 25 national and international selected candidates.

Scholarship/Funding:
Organizers are not in a position to offer any scholarship to participate in summer school,
therefore, all applicants are requested to seek alternative source of funding or scholarship
to partake in this summer school. Letter of acceptance could be provided if required to
interested applicants to secure funding.

Mode of Payment:
Payment has to be made after selection to participate in the summer school through bank
deposit to ISAS, Kathmandu, Nepal (bank a/c will be provided to the selected candidate)

Recourse Person:
National and international experts working in the field of food security and climate change
issues, professors from University of Pavia, Italy, HICAST and ISAS, Kathmandu, Nepal

Venue:
The summer school will be conducted in The Hotel Yak Palace, Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal

Timing and course structures:

The lessons will conduct from 09:00 am to 16:00 pm in each day. There will be two
seminars in between with stakeholders working in the field of food security and climate
change issues in Nepal.

Other details:
Course outline and other related information will be posted to the selected candidates in
due time for necessary preparation and participation

Organizing and associated team:

SN Name Contact

1. Prof/Dr Maria Sassi Professor, Faculty of Economics, University of

Pavia, Italy
msassi@eco.unipv.it
2. Mr Suresh Pradhan Academic Director, International School of
Advance Studies (ISAS), Kathmandu, Nepal
spradhan.isas@gamil.com

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 3. Prof/Dr Binayak Rajbhandari Chairperson, Himalayan College of Agricultural
Sciences and Technology (HICAST), Nepal
bprajbhandari@gmail.com
4. Mr Prakash Sharma Executive Coordinator
Int’l School of Advance Studies (ISAS), Nepal
prakash.isas@gmail.com
5. Dr Birendra R. Giri Faculty of Language and Education
The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
DrBRGiri@gmail.com
6. Dr Smita Premchander Director, Sampark – an NGO in Bangalore, India
smitapremchander@gmail.com
7. Mr Dhan Bahadur Air Country Manager,
FURDL, Kathmandu, Nepal
airdhanb@gmail.com
8. Mr Bharat Acharya CEO, TSN Corporation,
Kathmandu, Nepal
tsngroup@gmail.com
9. Ms Maria Francisca Cepeda Organizing Coordinator
ISAS, Kathmandu, Nepal
franciscacepeda.isas@gmail.com
10. Ms Valeria Panisi Country Representative,
GRT, Kathmandu, Nepal
valeriapanisi@hotmail.com

Please contact anyone of following representative for further information

Prof Maria Sassi Prof/Dr Binayak Rajbhandari Mr Prakash Sharma

Faculty of Economics Chairperson Executive Coordinator
University of Pavia, Italy HICAST, Kathmandu ISAS, Kathmandu
Tel. +39-0382986465 Tel: +977-1-6636047 Tel: +977-1- 5522669
Cell. +39-3496420807 Cell:+977-98510-13564 Cell: +977-9841-224252
Fax +39-0382986228 e-mail: bprajbhandari@gmail.com e-mail: prakash.isas@gmail.com
e-mail: msassi@eco.unipv.it
Application:
Secretariat for Summer School, ISAS Office
Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, NEPAL
GPO Box: 8975 EPC: 2744 Kathmandu, Nepal
e-mail: isasktm@gmail.com, www.isas.edu.np
Ph: +977-1-5522669, Cell: +977-9841-224252