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3-2. Human Resource Development and Information
Networking on Visiting Researcher
3-2-1. Activities of Visiting Researchers in 2007
In line with the agreements arrived at the 1st International Meeting, the ADRC has been receiving
visiting researchers from member countries. To date, 36 officials from member countries have taken
part in this program.
In the fiscal year 2007, the following four researchers have joined the program.
(1) Myanmar□ Ms. Nwet Yin Aye□ Job title at the time of visit: Head of International
Division, Department of Relief and Resettlementr□ Period: July-December 2007
□ Reported on the disasters in Myanmar, especiallythe damage by urban fire and disaster management
system in Myanmar.
She participated in several seminars, and she
researched Total Disaster Reduction Managemen in
Japan to reflect her study for her country.
Fig.3-2-1 Presentation of her Research(2) Republic of Kyrgyzstan□ Mr. Karybai uulu Kanatbek□ Job title at the time of visit:Chief specialist,
External Relations and Investment Department□ Period: July-December 2007
□ Reported on the so many kind of disasters in
Kyrgyzstan and disaster management system in
Kyrgyzstan.
Participated in the 2007 Disaster Management
Training Course for Central Asia and theCaucasus, which was co-hosted by JICA and
ADRC, for a comprehensive research on disastermanagement practices in Japan.

Fig.3-2-2 Presentation of his Research(3) China□ Ms.Zhang Yunxia□ Job title at the time of visit:Researcher, National
Disaster Reduction Center of China□ Period: January - June 2008 (scheduled)□ Reported on the recent status of the disasterand disaster management system in China.
Her research is to acquire the disaster management
system in Japan and Asia. Especially regarding
flood.
Participated in the Seminar on Disaster
Management, which was co-hosted by
JICA and the ADRC, for a comprehensive
Fig.3-2-3 At the Tachikawa Wide-area Disaster
research on disaster management practices
Management Base 2
in Japan.

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3. Human Resource Development(4)Pakistan□ Mr.Zafar Waqar Taj□ Job title at the time of visit: AssistantCommissioner, Northan Areas
Administration, Kashhmir & Northan Areas
Division, Government of Pakistan□ Period: February - June 2007 (scheduled)□ Reported on the recent status of thedisaster and disaster management
system in Pakistan.
His research is to focus on the study ofJapanese Building Standard andthe implementation, pre and pro disasterprevention in Japan.
Participated in the Turkey Seminar on
Fig.3-2-4 At the Town Watching
Disaster Management, which wasco-hosted by JICA and the ADRC,
for a comprehensive research on disaster management practices in Japan.
In the 6th ADRC International Meeting held in Januay 2004, “Networking of ADRC Visiting
Researchers” was proposed by Mr. V. P. Pasrija, former visiting researcher from India. This network
is expected to strengthen the disaster management capacities of their countries by promoting further
information sharing among the network members and ADRC.
The list of the visiting researchers in the network is attached below.

Chart 3-2-1 List of ADRC Visiting Reseachres (VR)NameCountry
1

Shim Kee-Oh

RepublicofTerms of the VR in ADRC
1999/07/23-

1999/10/11

Korea
2

Ngo Van Sinh

Vietnam

1999/12/10-

2000/03/17

3

Lek Nath Pokharel

Nepal

2000/01/12-

2000/05/07

4

Nimal D. Hettiarachchi

Sri Lanka

2000/04/13-

2000/10/12

5

M. Babul Aknter

Bangladesh

2000/05/12-

2000/11/16

6

W. A. Chulananda Perera

Sri Lanka

2000/11/13-

2001/04/05

7

Hiripsime Vardanyan

Armenia

2001/03/09-

2001/06/04

8

Philomena Miria

Papua

2001/06/04-

2001/12/03

New

Guinea9

So Ban Heang

Cambodia

2001/06/04-

2001/12/04

10

Md. Atikuzzaman

Bangladesh

2002/01/09-

2002/06/30

11

Tigran Sayiyan

Armenia

2002/02/23-

2002/08/22

12

Khun Sokha

Cambodia

2002/07/29-

2002/12/25

13

V. P. Pasrija

India

2002/10/05-

2002/12/25

14Dilli Pd. Shiwakoti

Nepal

2003/01/08-

2003/07/02

15

Bolormaa Borkhuu

Mongolia

2003/01/08-

2003/07/05

16

Vilayphong Sisomvang

Lao PDR

2003/07/08-

2003/12/25

17

Rachman Sobarna

Indonesia

2003/07/09-

2003/09/30

18

Om PrakashIndia

2003/10/08-

2003/12/24

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19

Rahmonov Suhrobsho

Tajikistan

2004/01/14-

2004/06/10

20

Nguyen Thanh Phuong

Vietnam

2004/01/27-

2004/06/29

21

Yuan Yi

China

2004/07/19-

2004/10/15

22

Bouasy Thammasack

Lao PDR

2004/07/21-

2004/12/24

23

Shyam SunderIndia

2005/10/02-

2005/12/25

24

Ross Sovann

Cambodia

2005/01/23-

2006/06/30

25

Bal Bahadur Malla

Nepal

2005/01/30-

2006/06/29

26

Maria Matilde Limpahan

Philippines

2005/07/13-

2005/12/27

Tajikistan

2005/07/15-

2005/12/21

Go
27

DiloroMirzovatanovna

Mirova28

Lyudmila Harutyunyan

Armenia

2006/01/11-

2006/04/10

29

G.M.J.K. Gunawardana

Sri Lanka

2006/03/01-

2006/06/30

30

Sang-Hyeok Kang

Republic

2006/07/18-

2006/12/17

of

Korea
31

Shaazan Altanchimeg

Mongolia

2007/01/09-

2007/06/30

32

Arun Pinta

Thailand2007/01/14-

2007/06/30

33

Nwet Yin Aye

Myanmar2007/07/04

2007/12/25

34

Karybai uulu Kanat

Kyrgyzstan

2007/07/06

2007/12/26

35

Zhang Yunxia

China

2008/01/10

2008/05/28

36

Zafar Waqar Taj

Pakistan

2008/02/23

2008/06/24

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3-2-2 Promotion of Networking of Past Visiting Researchers
3-2-2-1 BackgroundIn line with the agreements at the 1st International Meeting in 1998, the ADRC has received visiting
researchers from the member countries. To date, 34 officials from the member countries have taken partin the program.
Every visiting researcher (VR) has learnt about the Japan’s advanced knowledge and technology on
disaster risk reduction and international cooperation of Japan in his/her 6-month stay in ADRC.
The visiting researchers are expected not only to contribute to strengthen the capacity on Disaster
Risk Reduction (hereafter, named DRR) in their countries, but also to further promote cooperation
between their countries and ADRC. After finishing the program, they have contributed to develop andimprove the capacity on DRR in their country.
Since the former visiting researchers have the sufficient knowledge on DRR of Japan and theexperience of DRR in their own countries, ADRC with the mandate for enhance the capacity on DRR in
Asia offers the opportunity for returned visiting researchers and the organizations that are in charge of
DRR in the national government to make draft National Action Plans on DRR.

3-2-2-2 Objectives

The objectives are as follows.

(1) To evaluate the capacity on DRR of the ADRC member countries based on the Hyogo Framework for
Action by accumulating the latest data on the organizations, the national budget, the national plans,disaster event database and the relevant laws, acts, and regulations for DRR.
(2) To point out what needs to be improved and/or strengthened regarding to the DRR system based on theevaluation.
(3) To select ADRC member countries which have sufficient background and the motivation to make the
National Action Plans.
(4) To enhance the network of former visiting researchers and improve the visiting researcher program
based on their advice.

3-2-2-3 Activities< Year 1 >(1)ADRC makes a comprehensive survey for the member countries through the returned VRs on theorganizations, the national budget, the national plans, disaster event database and the relevant laws, acts,
and regulations for DRR. (3 months)(2)Based on the survey document ADRC and the former VRs jointly point out what needs to be improved
and/or strengthened regarding to the DRR system. (3 months)(3)ADRC evaluates the motivation and the capacity of the countries to make the National Action Plan. (2months)< Year2 >(1) ADRC and the returned VRs of the selected countries in Year1 jointly make draft proposal for National
Action Plans and require the national government for the approval. (5 months)(2) ADRC organizes the conference in Kobe to assess the draft National Action Plans and invites theadvice and suggestion to revise them.(1 month)(3) Based on the advice and suggestion, ADRC and the returned VRs revise the drafts.(3 months)
The national governments require the parliaments to adopt the draft National Action Plans.

3-2-2-4 The returned ADRC trainees
The returned ADRC trainees working with their Government are 34 at the end of March, 2008.
The numbers of the returned ADRC trainees by their country is shown at Table
3-2-2-4-1. & 3-2-2-4-2.
The numbers of countries by each region in Asia is shown at Table 3-2-2-4-3.
The outlines on activities of past visiting researchers are shown next to 3-2-2-5.

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Table 3-2-2-4-1 VR numbers by country
Republic of Korea
Vietnam
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Armenia
Papua New Guinea
Cambodia
India
Mongolia
Pakistan
Lao PDR
Indonesia
China
Tajikistan
Philippines
Thailand
KyrgyzMyanmar

Table 3-2-2-4-2 Country of Zero VR
Uzbekistan
Kazakhstan
BhutanSingapore

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3
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１
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1
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１
１
２
１
１
１
１

Malaysia
Russian Federation
Yemen
7 countries

19 countries, 34VRs

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Table 3-2-2-4-3 Numbers of countries by each region in Asia
* marking country: Sending VR before, others: Zero VR
East Asia
Republic of Korea
China
Mongolia
Russian Federation
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Cambodia
Indonesia
Lao PDR
Philippines
Thailand
Papua New Guinea
Singapore
Malaysia
MyanmarSouth Asia
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
India
Nepal
Pakistan
BhutanCentral Asia
Armenia
Tajikistan
Uzbekistan
kazakhstan
KyrgyzMiddle East
Yemen

3-2-2-5 The outlines on activities of past visiting researchers(1) Koreaz Name: Mr. Shim Kee-Ohz Title at the time of visit: Project Manager, Nation’s Institute for Disaster Reduction (Drought Control),
Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs.
z Duration: August - October, 1999z Researched drought control in Japan and reported on drought control in Korea. Additionally,
researched and reported on recent drought disasters in Vietnam and Papua New Guinea.
(2) Vietnam
z Name: Mr. Ngo Van Sinhz Title at the time of visit: Water-related Disaster Management Specialist, Disaster Management Center,
Committee for Flood and Storm Control, Department of Flood Management, Flood and Storm Control,
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of S.R. Vietnamz Duration: December 1999 - March 2000
z Reported on the legal system surrounding disaster reduction as well as flooding in Vietnam, studied
flood reduction measures in Japan and visited related facilities. Conducted research under Professor
Takara and Assistant Professor Toda, Disaster Reduction Institute, Kyoto University, in the area ofwater-related disasters.

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3. Human Resource Development(3) Nepalz Name: Mr. Lek Nath Pokharelz Title at the time of visit: Section Officer, Disaster Relief Section, Ministry of Home Affairsz Duration: January - May 2000
z Reported on the legal system surrounding disaster reduction as well as natural disasters in Nepal,
studied landslide reduction measures in Japan and visited related facilities. Conducted research under
Assistant Professor Nakagawa, Disaster Reduction Institute, Kyoto University.
z Reported on flood management and the possible collapse of Tsho Rolpa glacial lake in the Himalayas
and conducted research under Professor Ueda (cryospheric variation) at the Atmosphere-Hydrosphere
Science Institute, Nagoya University.
(4) Sri Lankaz Name: Mr. Nimal Dharmasiri Hettiarachchiz Title at the time of visit: Deputy Director for Disaster Relief, Department of Social Services, Ministryof Home Affairsz Duration: April - October 2000
z Reported on a basic disaster reduction bill in Parliament and natural disasters in Sri Lanka. Exchanged
opinions with researchers from the UN Regional Development Center at Nagoya University and
ADRC about sustainable development and its relations to disaster reduction.
(5) Bangladeshz Name: Mr. M. Babul Akhterz Title at the time of visit: Assistant Manager, Palli Karma Shayak Foundation, Treasury Departmentz Duration: May - November 2000
z Reported on disaster reduction systems, natural disasters and the significance that a small businesssupport program for women has with regards to disaster reduction in Bangladesh. Studied flood
reduction and river management in Japan at the Ministry of Construction (now Ministry of Land
Infrastructure and Transportation) and River Information Center because of the many flood disasters
in his country.
(6) Sri Lankaz Name: Mr. Chulananda Pereraz Title at the time of visit: Deputy Director, Sri Lanka Ministry of Social Welfare, National Disaster
Management Centerz Duration: November 2000 - April 2001
z Reported on natural disasters, the legal system surrounding disaster reduction, and organizations suchas the National Disaster Management Center in Sri Lanka. Prepared a training manual for disaster
reduction that is needed in his country.
(7) Armeniaz Name: Ms. Hripsime Vardanyanz Title at the time of visit: Secretary to Director, Armenia National Earthquake Center (NSSP)z Duration: March - June 2001
z Reported on disasters in Armenia including the Spitak Earthquake and disaster reduction organizations
such as NSSP. Visited the Cabinet Office and disaster reduction organizations in Hyogo and Shizuoka,
to research disaster reduction in Japan.
(8) Papua New Gunieaz Name: Ms. Philomena Miriaz Title at the time of visit: Director Education & Training, National Disaster Management Organization(NDMO)z Duration: June-December 2001
z Reported on recent disasters in Papua New Guinea including tidal waves and the eruption of Mt.
Rapowl, as well as disaster reduction organizations such as the NDMO. Visited Sanriku and otherlocations to research Tsunami reduction measures in Japan. Prepared a training manual for disaster
reduction in his country.

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3. Human Resource Development(9) Cambodiaz Name: Mr. So Ban Heangz Title at the time of visit: Secretary-General, National Council on Disaster Management Organization(NDMO)z Duration: June-December 2001
z Reported on flood disasters and measures in Cambodia, as well as the activity of NCDM. Visited
Kotani Dam and the Kisosansen River Basin, as well as the Cabinet Office, NHK and the Japan Red
Cross, to study flood reduction measures in Japan.

(10) Bangladeshz Name: Mr. Mohamed Atikuzzaman
z Title at the time of visit: Deputy Director, Bangladesh Provincial Administration Training Center(BPATC)z Duration: January - July 2002
z Reported on recent cyclones and flood disasters in Bangladesh, as well as BPATC training. Attended
JICA Seminar on Disaster Management organized by the ADRC and JICA. Researched all types ofdisaster reduction in Japan. Also gave a lecuture on disaster situation of Bangladesh in Fuji Tokoha
University.

(11) Armeniaz Name: Mr. Tigran Sayiyanz Title at the time of visit: Head, Southern Department Task Force, National Survey for Seismic
Protectionz Duration: February - August 2002
z Reported on antiseismic construction after the Spitak Earthquake and other earthquake measures, andactivities of the NSSP. Also gave a lecuture on disaster situation of Armenia in Fuji Tokoha
University.Visited the Phoenix Plaza, seismic test lab and other disaster reduction organizations in
Hyogo, to study disaster reduction measures in Japan.

(12) Cambodiaz Name: Mr. Khun Sokhaz Title at the time of visit: Assistant to the First Vice-President, National Committee for Disaster
Management (NCDM)z Duration: July – December 2002
z Reported on the status of and control measures against the rise of water of Lake Tonle Sap (Cambodia)
and flooding of the Mekong River. Visited Shiga Pref. to study the flood control measures of Lake
Biwa including the improvements of forestry surrounding the Lake. Prepared the report on disastermanagement of Cambodia.

(13) Indiaz Name: Mr. V.P. Pasrijaz Title at the time of visit: Assistant Director, Disaster Management Division, Ministry of Home Affairsz Duration: October – December 2002
z Reported on the damage from the Gujarat earthquake and disaster reduction system of India. Actively
visited many disaster reduction facilities such as Hyogo Prefecture Disaster Management Center,
Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution to collect information contributing to the future
establishment of a disaster reduction center in India. Prepared the report on disaster management ofIndia.

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3. Human Resource Development(14) Nepalz Name: Mr. Dilli Shiwakoti
z Title at the time of visit: Director, Dept. of Narcotics and Disaster Management, Ministry of Home
Affairsz Duration: January – June 2003
z Reported on the flooding in the Katmandu area in recent years, the current situation of landslides andfloods frequently occurring in various regions and Nepal’s disaster reduction projects. Participated in
the Seminar on Disaster Management, which is conducted by JICA and ADRC, for comprehensive
research of disaster reduction in Japan. Prepared the report on disaster management of Nepal.

(15) Mongoliaz Name: Ms. Bolormaa Borkhuu
z Title at the time of visit: Officer, Strategic Planning and Management Department, Ministry of Natureand Environment of Mongoliaz Duration: January – June 2003
z Reported on the current status of damages due to drought, heavy snow and forest fires in Mongolia.
Also reported on the government’s disaster reduction organizations and the Ministry of Nature andEnvironment. Updated the database of ADRC website. Participated in the Seminar on Disaster
Management, which is managed by JICA and ADRC, for comprehensive research of disaster reductionin Japan. Prepared the report on disaster management of Mongolia.

(16) Lao PDRz Name: Mr. Vilayphong Sisomvang
z Title at the time of visit: Training Manager of National Disaster Management Office, Social Welfare
Department, National Disaster Management Office, Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare of Laosz Duration: July – December 2003
z Reported on the damage situation of flash flad and wild fire in Lao PDR and disaster management
system. Also gave a lecuture on disaster situation of Lao PDR in Fuji Tokoha University. Actively
visited many disaster reduction facilities such as Disaster Prevention Research Institute of Kyoto
University, Public Works Research Institue, and National Insutitute for Land and InfrustructureManagement, Japan Meteorological Agency, JICA, Institute of Industrial Scinece of University ofTokyo and Life Safty Learning Center. Prepared the report on disaster management of Lao PDR.

(17) Indonesiaz Name: Mr. Rachman Sobarnaz Title at the time of visit: Researcher, Directorate of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation,
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesiaz Duration: July – September 2003
z Reported on the sediment related disasters in Indonesia and its monitoring system. Actively visitedmany disaster reduction facilities such as Hyogo Prefecture Disaster Management Center, Disaster
Reduction and Human Renovation Institution, Disaster Prevention Research Institute of Kyoto
University, Public Works Research Institue, and National Insutitute for Land and InfrustructureManagement.

(18) Indiaz Name: Mr. Om Prakashz Title at the time of visit: Technical Officer (Disaster Management), Ministry of Home Affairs of Indiaz Duration: October – December 2003
z Reported on recent disaster situation such as Orissa Super Cyclone in 1999 and Gujarat Earthquake in
2001. Also gave a lecuture on disaster situation of India in Fuji Tokoha University. Actively visitedmany disaster reduction facilities such as Japan Meteorological Agency, JICA, Institute of Industrial
Scinece of University of Tokyo and Life Safty Learning Center. Updated the report on disastermanagement of India.
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3. Human Resource Development(19) Tajikistanz Name: Mr. Rahmonov Suhrobsho
z Title at the time of visit: Chief Computer Operating Specialist, Ministry of Emergency Situations andCivil Defense of Tajikistanz Duration: January – June 2004
z Reported on the disaster situation in Tajikistan such as the risk of floods from Sarez Lake andsediment related disasters. Participated in the Seminar on Disaster Management, which is managed by
JICA and ADRC, for comprehensive research of disaster reduction in Japan. Prepared a report on
disaster management of Tajikistan.

(20) Vietnam
z Name: Mr. Nguyen Thanh Phuongz Title at the time of visit: Specialist Depatment of Dike Management and Flood and Storm Control,
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnamz Duration: January – June 2004
z Reported on the current status of damages due to flood, and flood management of Hong River.
Updated the database of ADRC website. Participated in the Seminar on Disaster Management, which
is managed by JICA and ADRC, for comprehensive research of disaster reduction in Japan. Prepared areport on disaster management of Vietnam.

(21) Chinaz Name: Ms. Yuan Yi
z Title at the time of visit: Researcher, Disaster Information Department, National Disaster reduction
Centerz Duration: July – October 2004
z Reported on the current status of disaster and disaster management system in China. Actively visited
to the disaster related organizations such as the Cabinet Office, MLIT, Fire and Disaster Management
Agency, Hyogo Prefecture to learn the holistic disaster management system in Japan. She speciallyresearched the disaster information system and public awareness.

(22) Lao PDRz Name: Ms. Bouasy Thammasack iz Title at the time of visit: Information Officer, National Disaster Management Office, R Social Welfare
Department, Ministry of Labor and Social Welfarez Duration: July – October 2004
z Reported on the flood and drought in Lao PDR. Actively visited to the disaster related Hyogo
Prefecture to learn the holistic disaster management system in Japan. She joined the field survey offlood in Toyooka city and earthquake in Niigata prefecture to see the disaster emergency response inJapan.

(23) Indiaz Name: Mr. Shyam Sunderz Title at the time of visit: Senior Economic Investigator, National Disaster Management Division,
Ministry of Home Affaires
z Duration: October – December 2004
z Reported on recent disaster situation such as Orissa Super Cyclone in 1999 and Gujarat Earthquake in
2001. Actively visited to the disaster related organizations such as the Cabinet Office, MLIT, Fire andDisaster Management Agency, Hyogo Prefecture to learn the holistic disaster management system inJapan. He also joined the field survey of flood in Toyooka city and earthquake in Niigata prefecture to
see the disaster emergency response in Japan.

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3. Human Resource Development(24) Cambodia
Name: Mr. Ross Sovann
Title at the time of visit: Disaster Management Advisor, National Committee for Disaster Management,
Council of Ministersz Duration: January – June 2005
z Reported on the recent status of flood and disaster management system in Cambodia. Participated in the
Seminar on Disaster Management, which was organized by JICA and ADRC, for comprehensive
research of disaster reduction in Japan. He conducted research on institutional disaster management
system in Japan.
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(25) Nepal
Name: Mr. Bal Bahadur Malla
Title at the time of visit: section Officer, Disaster Management Section, Ministry of Home Affairs
Duration: January – June 2005
Reported on the recent status of landslide in Nepal. Participated in the Seminar on Disaster Management,
which was organized by JICA and ADRC, for comprehensive research of disaster reduction in Japan. He
conducted the disaster management in local Governments in Japan.

(26) Philippines
Name: Ms. Maria Matilde Limpahan Go
Title at the time of visit: Local Government Operations Officer V, Bureau of Local Government
Development, Department of the Interior and Local Governmentz Duration: July – December 2005
z Reported on the recent status of disaster management system in the Philippines. Participated in the
Seminar on Disaster Management, which was organized by JICA and ADRC, for comprehensive
research of disaster reduction in Japan. She conducted analytical comparison of the disaster management
system in ADRC member countries.
zz(27) Tajikistan
Name: Ms. Mirova Diloro Mirzovatanovna
Title at the time of visit: Chief specialist, Management Unit, Minister’s Office, Ministry of Emergency
Situations and Civil Defensez Duration: July – December 2005
z Reported on the recent status of landslide in Tajikistan. Participated in the Seminar on Disaster
Management, which was organized by JICA and ADRC, for comprehensive research of disaster
reduction in Japan. Prepared a report on disaster management of Tajikistan.
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(28) Armenia
Name: Ms. Lyudmila Harutyunyan
Title at the time of visit: Head of Seismic Station, National Survey for Seismic Protection (NSSP)
Duration: January – April 2006
Reported on the recent status of disasters in Armenia. Participated in the Seminar on Disaster
Management, which was organized by JICA and ADRC, for comprehensive research of disaster
reduction in Japan. Prepared a report on disaster management of Armenia.

(29) Sri Lanka
Name: Mr. GMJK Gunawardena
Title at the time of visit: Assistant Director, National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), Ministry ofDisaster Relief Services
z Duration: March – June 2006
z Reported on the recent status of disasters in Sri Lanka. Participated in the Seminar on Disaster
Management, which was organized by JICA and ADRC, for comprehensive research of disaster
reduction in Japan. Prepared a report on disaster management of Sri Lanaka.
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(30) Republic of Korea
Name: Mr. Sang-Hyeok Kang
Title at the time of visit: Lecturer, Samcheok National University
Duration: July – December 2006
Reported on the recent status of floods in South Korea. Participated in the Seminar on Disaster
Management, which was organized by JICA and ADRC, for comprehensive research of disaster
reduction in Japan. He conducted the study on disaster management for floods.

(31) Mongolia
Name: Ms. Shaazan Altanchimeg
Title at the time of visit: Senior Officer, Strategic Planning and Foreign Relation, National Emergency
Management Agency (NEMA)z Duration: January – June 2007
z Reported on the recent status of the disaster and disaster management system in Mongolia. Her researchis to acquire the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that Japan has developed in this field,
especially on risk and vulnerability assessments. Participated in the Seminar on Disaster Management,
which was co-hosted by JICA and the ADRC, for a comprehensive research on disaster management
practices in Japan.
zz(32) Thailand
Name: Mr. Arun Pinta
Title at the time of visit: Foreign Relation officer, Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation(DDRM)z Duration: January – June 2007
z Reported on the recent status of the disaster and disaster management system in Thailand. His research is
to focus on two main topics: (1) the past disaster in Thailand and (2) a comparative study of earthquake
disaster management at a provincial/ prefectural level in Thailand and in Japan. Participated in the
Seminar on Disaster Management, which was co-hosted by JICA and the ADRC, for a comprehensive
research on disaster management practices in Japan.
zz(33) Myanmar
Name: Ms. New Yin Aye
Title at the time of visit: Head of Training and Research Division, Department of Relief andResettlementz Duration: July – December 2007
z Reported on Disaster Management System of Myanmar and Visiting Researcher Program. Participated in
the Seminar on Disaster Management, which was organized by JICA and ADRC, for comprehensive
research of disaster reduction in Japan. She conducted the comparative study on disaster management,
especially in the areas of flood and cyclone management and disaster education systems in Japan.
zz(34) Kyrgyz Republic
Name: Mr. karybai uulu Kanatbek
Title at the time of visit: Chief Specialist, External Relations and Investment Department of the
Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Kyrgyz Republicz Duration: July – December 2007
z Reported on Research Findings as Visiting Researcher from Kyrgyzstan. Participated in the Seminar on
Disaster Management, which was organized by JICA and ADRC, for comprehensive research of disaster
reduction in Japan. He conducted the comparative study on disaster prevention and prepardness, disasteremergency measures, disaster recovery and construction, earthquake countermeasures, and community
based early warning systems in Japan.
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(35) China
Name: Ms. Zhang Yunxia
Title at the time of visit: Researcher
Duration: Jan. – May 2008
Reported on Research Findings as Visiting Researcher from China. Participated in the seminars on
Disaster Management, which were organized by JICA and ADRC, for comprehensive research ofdisaster reduction in Japan. She conducted to learn the disaster management systems of Japan and to
introduce these experiences and the knowledge in her practice work for improvement.

(36) Pakistan
Name: Mr. Taj Zafar Waoar
Title at the time of visit: Assistant Commissioner/ Chief Officer Municipal Committee, Gilgit
Duration: Feb. – June 2008
Reported on Research Findings as Visiting Researcher from Pakistan. Participated in the seminars on
Disaster Management, which were organized by JICA and ADRC, for comprehensive research ofdisaster reduction in Japan. He conducted the study how to implement and manage the building codes inJapan to apply the same for improving the present situation of his Committee Area.

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