Technical Services and Products
Expertise in Human and Institution Capacity Building
Training for professional and institutional development is the foundation
of successful technology transfer, and human and institution capacity
building and strengthening. CADI has worked closely with private organizations
and government agencies to develop the technical skills of professionals
and build and strengthen the technical and training capabilities of institutions.
We have provided training for over 500 professionals from Central, South,
and Southeast Asia, the Mid-East, Central and South America, West Indies,
and the United States in a variety of disciplines, including engineering,
agriculture, earth resources, natural resources, economics, and sociology.
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Water Users Associations
In Asia and the United States, CADI provided O&M and water control training
programs for government staff and farmers through field activities, talk programs,
and seminars. The programs focused on: (a) developing appropriate O&M guidelines;
(b) implementing improved irrigation system O&M procedures; (c) conducting
hydraulic operations, flow control structure calibration, and seepage loss;
(d) measuring flow in the field; (e) designing regulation and measurement structures
to meet agency and farmer requirements; and (f) applying research methodologies
(e.g., diagnostic analysis, rapid appraisal, performance evaluation, baseline
studies, and impact evaluation). All of these programs included training of
trainers' components and direct applications in the field.
Irrigation System Management - O&M, Water Control and Measurement
In Asia and the U.S., CADI has provided O&M and water control training
programs for government staff and farmers through field activities, talk programs,
and seminars. The programs have focused on: (a) developing appropriate O&M
guidelines; (b) implementing improved irrigation system operations and maintenance
procedures; (c) conducting hydraulic operations, flow control structure calibration
and seepage loss; (d) measuring flow in the field; (e) designing regulation
and measurement structures to meet agency and farmer requirements; and (f) applying
research methodologies (e.g., diagnostic analysis, rapid appraisal, performance
evaluation, baseline studies, impact evaluation). All of these programs included
training of trainers' components and direct applications in the field.
Watershed Sciences and Natural Resources Management
Training programs provided in Asia and the United States have focused on watershed
management and soil conservation. The courses concentrated on training local
government staff to: (a) develop guidelines for integrated watershed management
plans; (b) introduce computer applications in soil and water conservation surveys,
planning, and monitoring and evaluation; and (c) secure sustained productivity
of forest land. In Myanmar, as a direct result of CADI training, participatory
watershed planning has become an official function of the Ministry of Forestry.
Water Resource Management - Computer Applications
CADI is a pioneer in providing professional and institutional development in
computer applications for irrigation system management. Since 1987, CADI staff
have worked in India, Nepal, Indonesia, and the United States, introducing and
training government staff in computer curriculum development models; computerized
water resource database management systems; and computer applications in irrigation
system planning, design, and O&M. Trainers' guides and videotapes have been
produced and distributed in Asia and the U.S.
Remote Sensing, Image Processing, and GIS Applications
CADI conducted remote sensing, image processing, and GIS workshops in India,
China, El Salvador, and the United States focusing on irrigation management,
forest planning and management, watershed management, and soil and water conservation.
Topics included: (a) principles of remote sensing; (b) the basics of vector
and raster GIS; (c) digital image analysis; and (d) the use of GIS in irrigation
management, land capability classification, landuse classification, and forest
landscape analysis and design.
Training Program Development and Implementation
CADI provided long- and short-term technical assistance to government agencies
in Central, South, and Southeast Asia focusing on training, institutional development,
and strengthening of human capabilities. Services included conducting professional
training needs assessments, designing and conducting training programs for government
staff, producing training modules and materials, and monitoring and evaluating
the progress and impact of the training. In Indonesia, CADI trained government
staff in all aspects of training program development and implementation, leading
to full institutionalization of these training programs within key Indonesian
government agencies.
Training Methodologies
CADI staff have conducted numerous workshops focusing on improving the training
skills of host country government staff. Emphasis has been on adult learning
principles, the experiential learning cycle, and methodologies of conducting
output-oriented conferences, seminars, workshops, and demonstrations. Field
manuals were prepared, focusing on training appraisal, support, evaluation,
and developing a comprehensive list of steps for initiating and completing training
programs.
Computer Assisted Development, Inc.
636 South Shields Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521
Phone: 970.484.2234 Fax: 970.484.2268
www.cadi-usa.com cadi@cadi-usa.com
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