Fellowships awarded
New Fellowships
Twenty-three fellowships were awarded by the International Tropical Organization in the 2014 Spring Cycle. The newest group of fellowship recipients represent 15 different countries and includes thirteen female fellows. The total amount of the fellowships was US$148,385.
ITTO offers fellowships through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund to promote human resource development and to strengthen professional expertise in member countries in tropical forestry and related disciplines. The goal is to promote the sustainable management of tropical forests, the efficient use and processing of tropical timber, and better economic information about the international trade in tropical timber.
2014 Spring Cycle Fellowship awardees:
Mr. A Rahman, Azman (Malaysia) Study Tour on Payment Environment Services Mechanism Model in Cultural Landscape Conservation hosted by the University of Hiroshima in Hiroshima, Japan
Ms. Abruquah, Edith (Ghana) Short Course in "Climate Change in Development" at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, U.K.
Mr. Akpona, Jean Didier Tèwogbadé (Benin) Preparation of Technical Document on "Assessment of Seeds Germination, Plantations Viability and Floral Visitation of Three Declining Native Trees Species (Khaya senegalensis, Pterocarpus erinaceus, Milicia excelsa) involved in Logging for their Sustainable Management in Benin (West Africa)"
Mr. Asafu-Adjaye, Osei Asibe (Ghana) XXIV IUFRO World Congress 2014 in Salt Lake City, U.S.A.
Ms. Asaha, Stella Ngeh (Cameroon) International Course in "Landscape Functions and People: Climate Change, Conflicts and Collaboration in Forested Landscapes" in Thailand, organized by Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen UR in the Netherlands
Mr. Bonilla Morales, José David (Mexico) XXVI International Intensive Course in "Diversified Management of Natural Tropical Forests and Value Chains: Management to the Challenges of Climate Change" at CATIE in Turrialba, Costa Rica
Ms. Fadila, Rinda Amalia (Indonesia) The 42nd International Forestry Students Symposium in British Columbia, Canada
Ms. Febrissa, Ivanna (Indonesia) The 42nd International Forestry Students Symposium in British Columbia, Canada
Dr. Gandaseca, Seca (Indonesia) XXIV IUFRO World Congress 2014 in Salt Lake City, U.S.A.
Mr. Houmenou, Victorin (Benin) Ph.D. Research on "Ethnopharmacological Study of Some Plants Used in the Treatment of Female Infertility in Southern Benin, West Africa" at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Abomey in Calavi, Benin
Ms. Kibongo Epse Ebanga, Agnès (Cameroon) International Course in "Decentralization in Rural Areas and Local Governance" at Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation in Wageningen, the Netherlands
Mr. Kouadio, Bouattenin (Côte d'Ivoire) Short Training Internship on “Contribution of Remote Sensing and GIS in the Management of Forest Reserves in Côte d'Ivoire: The Case of the Forest Reserve of Tene in Department of Oumé, West-Central Region of Côte d'Ivoire, at University Center of Research and Application in Remote Sensing (CURAT) in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Ms. Lartey, Harriet Ansaah (Ghana) International Course in "Climate Change Governance" at Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen UR in the Netherlands
Ing. Martínez Recinos, Herless Arbey (Guatemala) XV International Course in "Economic Basis for Assessment and Management of Environmental Services" at CATIE in Turrialba, Costa Rica
Ms. Midence Cerdas, Rebeca Auxiliadora (Costa Rica) Master’s Research on "Development of a Plan for Marketing Products with High Value in Industrial Design at the Base of Tzalam produced by Small Production Chains in the Ejido Tzalam Forest in Campeche" at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico
Mr. Nguon, Pheakkdey (Cambodia) Ph.D. Research on "Knowledge into Action: Stakeholders' Assessments of Projects to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) in Cambodia" at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Ms. Orjuela Vásquez, Mónica (Colombia) Master's Thesis on "Strengthening the Policy and Regulatory Frameworks to Improve Governance and Social Benefits of Community Forest Concessions in the Maya Biosphere Reserve (MBR) in Petén, Guatemala and Autonomous Region of North Atlantic (RAAN), Nicaragua" at CATIE in Turrialba, Costa Rica
Ms. Quintana Sagarnaga, Silvia Berenice (Mexico) Short Training on WaNuLCAS Model (A Model for Water, Nutrient and Light Capture in Agroforestry Systems) at World Agroforestry Centre, ICRAF Southeast Asia Programme in Bogor, Indonesia
Ms. Rodrigues, Camila Horiye (Brazil) International Course in "Market Access for Sustainable Development" at Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen UR in the Netherlands
Ms. Samaniego Arcos, Catty Marisela (Peru) Professional Master’s Program in Practice of Development at CATIE in Turrialba, Costa Rica
Dr. Shanbhag, Rashmi Ramesh (India) XXIV IUFRO World Congress 2014 in Salt Lake City, U.S.A.
Ms. Than, Wai Wai (Myanmar) World Forest Institute International Fellowship Program at World Forest Institute in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.
Mr. Yadav, Pramod Kumar (India) International Course in "Governance of Landscapes, Forests and People" in Indonesia, organized by Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen UR in the Netherlands
ITTO offers fellowships through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund to promote human resource development and to strengthen professional expertise in member countries in tropical forestry and related disciplines. The goal is to promote the sustainable management of tropical forests, the efficient use and processing of tropical timber, and better economic information about the international trade in tropical timber.
2014 Spring Cycle Fellowship awardees:
Mr. A Rahman, Azman (Malaysia) Study Tour on Payment Environment Services Mechanism Model in Cultural Landscape Conservation hosted by the University of Hiroshima in Hiroshima, Japan
Ms. Abruquah, Edith (Ghana) Short Course in "Climate Change in Development" at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, U.K.
Mr. Akpona, Jean Didier Tèwogbadé (Benin) Preparation of Technical Document on "Assessment of Seeds Germination, Plantations Viability and Floral Visitation of Three Declining Native Trees Species (Khaya senegalensis, Pterocarpus erinaceus, Milicia excelsa) involved in Logging for their Sustainable Management in Benin (West Africa)"
Mr. Asafu-Adjaye, Osei Asibe (Ghana) XXIV IUFRO World Congress 2014 in Salt Lake City, U.S.A.
Ms. Asaha, Stella Ngeh (Cameroon) International Course in "Landscape Functions and People: Climate Change, Conflicts and Collaboration in Forested Landscapes" in Thailand, organized by Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen UR in the Netherlands
Mr. Bonilla Morales, José David (Mexico) XXVI International Intensive Course in "Diversified Management of Natural Tropical Forests and Value Chains: Management to the Challenges of Climate Change" at CATIE in Turrialba, Costa Rica
Ms. Fadila, Rinda Amalia (Indonesia) The 42nd International Forestry Students Symposium in British Columbia, Canada
Ms. Febrissa, Ivanna (Indonesia) The 42nd International Forestry Students Symposium in British Columbia, Canada
Dr. Gandaseca, Seca (Indonesia) XXIV IUFRO World Congress 2014 in Salt Lake City, U.S.A.
Mr. Houmenou, Victorin (Benin) Ph.D. Research on "Ethnopharmacological Study of Some Plants Used in the Treatment of Female Infertility in Southern Benin, West Africa" at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Abomey in Calavi, Benin
Ms. Kibongo Epse Ebanga, Agnès (Cameroon) International Course in "Decentralization in Rural Areas and Local Governance" at Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation in Wageningen, the Netherlands
Mr. Kouadio, Bouattenin (Côte d'Ivoire) Short Training Internship on “Contribution of Remote Sensing and GIS in the Management of Forest Reserves in Côte d'Ivoire: The Case of the Forest Reserve of Tene in Department of Oumé, West-Central Region of Côte d'Ivoire, at University Center of Research and Application in Remote Sensing (CURAT) in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Ms. Lartey, Harriet Ansaah (Ghana) International Course in "Climate Change Governance" at Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen UR in the Netherlands
Ing. Martínez Recinos, Herless Arbey (Guatemala) XV International Course in "Economic Basis for Assessment and Management of Environmental Services" at CATIE in Turrialba, Costa Rica
Ms. Midence Cerdas, Rebeca Auxiliadora (Costa Rica) Master’s Research on "Development of a Plan for Marketing Products with High Value in Industrial Design at the Base of Tzalam produced by Small Production Chains in the Ejido Tzalam Forest in Campeche" at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico
Mr. Nguon, Pheakkdey (Cambodia) Ph.D. Research on "Knowledge into Action: Stakeholders' Assessments of Projects to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) in Cambodia" at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Ms. Orjuela Vásquez, Mónica (Colombia) Master's Thesis on "Strengthening the Policy and Regulatory Frameworks to Improve Governance and Social Benefits of Community Forest Concessions in the Maya Biosphere Reserve (MBR) in Petén, Guatemala and Autonomous Region of North Atlantic (RAAN), Nicaragua" at CATIE in Turrialba, Costa Rica
Ms. Quintana Sagarnaga, Silvia Berenice (Mexico) Short Training on WaNuLCAS Model (A Model for Water, Nutrient and Light Capture in Agroforestry Systems) at World Agroforestry Centre, ICRAF Southeast Asia Programme in Bogor, Indonesia
Ms. Rodrigues, Camila Horiye (Brazil) International Course in "Market Access for Sustainable Development" at Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen UR in the Netherlands
Ms. Samaniego Arcos, Catty Marisela (Peru) Professional Master’s Program in Practice of Development at CATIE in Turrialba, Costa Rica
Dr. Shanbhag, Rashmi Ramesh (India) XXIV IUFRO World Congress 2014 in Salt Lake City, U.S.A.
Ms. Than, Wai Wai (Myanmar) World Forest Institute International Fellowship Program at World Forest Institute in Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.
Mr. Yadav, Pramod Kumar (India) International Course in "Governance of Landscapes, Forests and People" in Indonesia, organized by Centre for Development Innovation, Wageningen UR in the Netherlands