<<20091207>>
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Debashish Majumder <debashish.bdpc@gmail.com>

Prof. Lutfor Rahman <lutfor@agni.com>

Distingushed Professor Emeritus Murray Turoff <turoff@njit.edu>

Dennis Ramdahin <sustainable.development@yahoo.com>

Dr. N. Raman <chairman@mssrf.res.in>

DR.USHA RAMKUMAR <ushanatampalli@rediffmail.com>

Dr. Tuncer …ren <oren@site.uottawa.ca>


References:

(a) (20091201) Applying for the International Development Research Center (IDRC) fund by Nigerian, Bangladeshi and Indian colleagues with Dr. Tuncer Oren of the University of Ottawa
http://tinyurl.com/yj33ur9

(b) Workshop on An Integrated Approach to Address the Impacts of Climate Change in Bangladesh, October 7 – 8, 2009, Spectra Convention Centre, Dhaka
http://tinyurl.com/y9ck3d6

(c) Executive Summary of the Bihar Project (September, 2009)
http://tinyurl.com/ydmd42b



Dear Mr. Majumder:

(1) Many thanks for the copy of your msg to Lutfor (ATTACHMENT I) in response to the Reference (a) above.

(2) I browsed through your web site with great interest.

Have you attended the workshop/seminar of the Reference (b) above?  Pls note that the system dynamics methodology taught at the seminar would be the central tool for the policy analysis and evaluation for the disaster preparedness, and hence the Global Early Warning System (GEWS) for Bangladesh.

(3) BTW, you may count Prof. Murray Turoff in your project, since he is a world renowned expert on the disaster preparedness.

(4) Pls send me the followings;

(a) Your photo,
(b) Brief (up to 2/3 page) bio,
(c) Full CV (optional)


Pls see others at ÒANNEX I: List of Working Group Members (html, 422 KB, MS/WORD, 4 MB)Ó in <http://tinyurl.com/6fb8bb>.

Dear Lutfor:

(5) Pls come up the letter of intent for your applying a fund to the IDRC of Canada (Reference (c) of the Reference (a) above) with Mr. Majumder, and send me your first draft ASAP.  Thanks.

Dear Dr. Ramkumar:

(6) Many thanks for the copy of your msg to Dr. Raman (ATTACHMENT II) in response to the Reference (a) above.


BTW, pls follow our requirement mentioned in the Item (3) above.


Dear Dennis:

(7) Many thanks for your msg (ATTACHMENT III) the excellent executive summary of your Bihar Project (Reference (c) above).


BTW, pls follow our requirement mentioned in the Item (3) above.


(8) Thanks also for your msg (ATTACHMENT IV), which I read with great interest.

Yes, IndiaÕs carbon dioxide emission would increase considerably in the years to come (after following ChinaÕs case), -- especially with the popularity of inexpensive TATA automobile, which may contribute to the increase of the automobiles around the world to 2.5 times of the current numbers by 2030.

Dear Dr. Raman:

(9) Pls work with Dr. Ramkumar and Dennis on your letter of intent which is to be submitted to the IDRC of Canada (Reference (c) of the Reference (a) above), and send me your first draft ASAP.

BTW, pls follow our requirement mentioned in the Item (3) above.


Keep in touch.

Best, Tak

ATTACHMENT I

 

From: Debashish Majumder <debashish.bdpc@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 17:03:15 +0600
To: <lutfor.aait@gmail.com>
Cc: Lutfor Rahman <lutfor@agni.com>, Tak Utsumi <utsumi@columbia.edu>, <saidur1943@gmail.com>
Subject: Subject: Re: Fwd: [gu-new] (20091201) Applying for the IDRC fund by  Nigerian, Bangladeshi and Indian Colleagues
 
Dear Mr. Prof. Lutfor Rahman,
 
Greetings from Bangladesh Disaster Preparedness Centre (BDPC)!
 
As discussed with Md. Saidur Rahman, Director of BDPC, I am writing you in reference to the e-mail of Tak Utsumi of GLOSAS/USA regarding applying for the IDRC fund by Nigerian, Bangladeshi and Indian Colleagues for research project on adaptation to Climate Change Impacts in Bangladesh.
 
You would appreciate to know that BDPC is a organization of professionals in the field of Disaster risk management and Climate Change Adaptation. Going through the Request for application by "IRIACC" and it's research program domain we are very much interested to participate with your research project from Bangladesh as focus or activities of BDPC and it's NC4 network (National Coordination Council for Climate Change) best matches or compliance with the IRIACC's research/project focus (Anticipated results) i.e
 
- Advancing Knowledge,
- Shaping policy and informing practice and
- Training and Networking
 
We have conducted research and studies in the coastal areas on climate change impact and community perception and organized workshop/Seminar on the CC issues. Currently, We are implementing a research project "Adaptation to the Impact of Climate Change through Community based Flood Warning System" in two upazilas of Sirajganj district with the assistance of ActionAid Bangladesh.
 
Additionally, as an IT professional and disaster practitioner I am interested to be a part of this research initiative focusing climate change adaptation.
 
Please visit <http://www.bdpc.org.bd>  for BDPC profile and activities.
 
It would be appreciated if you include me in your mailing list and notify this e-mail.
 
Please let me know your opinion. Looking forward for your response.
 
With thanks and regards
 
 
Debashish Majumder
 
Research Officer
Bangladesh Disaster Preparedness Centre (BDPC)
House 15A, Road 8
Tel: 88 02 9862169, 9880573
Fax: 88 02 8819718
E-mail: debashish.bdpc@gmail.com

ATTACHMENT II

 

From: Usha Natampalli <ushanatampalli@rediffmail.com>
Date: 7 Dec 2009 07:43:44 -0000
To: Tak Utsumi <utsumi@columbia.edu>
Subject: Re: [gu-new] (20091201) Applying for the International Development Research Center (IDRC) fund by Nigerian, Bangladeshi and Indian colleagues with Dr. Tuncer Oren of the University of Ottawa

ATTENTION
Dr. N. Raman
I am interested in YOUTH ( in UMIVERSITY) and ADOLESCENTs/Women in  (in Schools and open learning Systems) EDUCATION Programmes.
Kindly connect me to the concerned professors.

Previous Address /current address

DR.USHA RAMKUMAR
RETD. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN EDUCATION UNIT
INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGE
NAGARBHAVI
BANGALORE 560072.

DR. USHA RAMKUMAR   
32.SIXTH CROSS ROAD
MALLESWARAM
BANGALORE 560003.
(RESIDENCE) Phone :
(080) 23447820
ushanatampalli@rediffmail.com

ATTACHMENT III

 

From: Dennis Ramdahin <sustainable.development@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2009 04:26:28 -0800 (PST)
To: Tak Utsumi <utsumi@columbia.edu>
Cc: Byron Blake <cdrblake@yahoo.co.uk>, Muriel Glasgow <muriella@gmail.com>
Subject: Letter of Solicitation - The Bihar Project

Dear. Dr. Tak:
 
Pls find information you requested with reference to preparing the Letter of recommendation and support.
 
Should you need more information, please let us know.
 
Regards,
Dennis Ramdahin

ATTACHMENT IV

 

From: Dennis Ramdahin <sustainable.development@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 02:24:07 -0800 (PST)
To: Hans R Herren <hansrherren@mac.com>, Tak Utsumi <utsumi@columbia.edu>
Subject: Fw: Copenhaggen and India: Climate Issues

 

Dr. Hans/Dr. Tak,
 
Hope you are doing well. Please find attached very interesting story on Copenhaggen. Mention within is India and its carbon ranking. http://in.news.yahoo.com/48/20091206/804/tnl-the-copenhagen-guide.html. I didnt realize India was the fifth largest emitter of greenhouse gases.
 
Now, what is really highlighted is the blanket statement of Indian National issue of poverty and development. From the Bihar Project and the IGEWS proposal, this raises my interest to better understand how poverty and development relates to affecting climate change (other than the proneness to deforestation, irresponsible resource exploitation, and the cummulative energy consumption driven by overpopulation). I thought it the other way around, climate change will affect poverty and development. It is my obseravtion from the field that poverty striken rural sector has a very low energy intensity, and, that great opporutunity exist for complementing carbon reduction: carbon sequestration in soil, biogas generation, renewable energy, etc.
 
Regards,
Dennis Ramdahin
Kolkata, India

List of Distribution


Debashish Majumder
Research Officer
Bangladesh Disaster Preparedness Centre (BDPC)
House 15A, Road 8
Tel: 88 02 9862169, 9880573
Fax: 88 02 8819718
debashish.bdpc@gmail.com
http://www.bdpc.org.bd

Prof. Lutfor Rahman
Sweet Home, Apt. 5A, House No. 93,
Road No. 9A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka – 1209,
Bangladesh
Phone: 8126381 (Res),
Mobile: 01713-081768
Email:  lutfor@agni.com,  lutfor.aait@gmail.com

Distingushed Professor Emeritus Murray Turoff
Information Systems
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ 07102
turoff@njit.edu
http://is.njit.edu/turoff

Dennis Ramdahin
Founder, The Bihar Project
Vihara Foundation
Kolkata, India
011 91 905 161 6419 (India)
917-704-6877 (US)
sustainable.development@yahoo.com

Dr. N. Raman
Permanent Secretary
raman@mssrf.res.in
and
PROF M S SWAMINATHAN
Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha)
Chairman, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation
Third Cross Street, Taramani Institutional Area
Chennai - 600 113
Tel: +91 44 2254 2790 / 2254 1229 / 2254 1698;
Fax: +91 44 2254 1319
chairman@mssrf.res.in
msswami@vsnl.net

DR.USHA RAMKUMAR
RETD. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN EDUCATION UNIT
INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGE
NAGARBHAVI
BANGALORE 560072.
or
32.SIXTH CROSS ROAD
MALLESWARAM
BANGALORE 560003.
(RESIDENCE) Phone: (080) 23447820
ushanatampalli@rediffmail.com

Dr. Tuncer …ren
School of Information Technology and Engineering (SITE)
Faculty of Engineering
University of Ottawa
800 King Edward Ave., Room 4068
P.O. Box 450, Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1N 6N5
(613) 271-1214
Email: oren@site.uottawa.ca
http://www.site.uottawa.ca/~oren/

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* Takeshi Utsumi, Ph.D., P.E., Chairman, GLOSAS/USA                           *
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