Training Course Held in Japan

Dr. Doan Thi Tuyet Nga, Department of Water Resources, MARD

We were very lucky to be selected by Vietnam Water Resource Department for a training course held in Japan in the human resource-exchange programme by NARBO Vietnam and its Japanese counterpart. Nearly one month of the training course has led to our unexpected comparison between what Japan has done and what Vietnam has done in terms of water source management, which is undeniably different. What you have done is different from what we have done in Vietnam not only in the areas of investment in projects and infrastructure but only in the awareness and implementation of water works management, restoration and maintenance. Our trip was a wonderful chance for us to re-evaluate the role of Water Resource Department - an organ in charge of reservoirs and water systems in collective management of water resource.

Right after our return to Vietnam from Japan, we notified our leaders about the training course and shared what we had learned in the course in Japan. It is a lucky coincidence that the leaders of Water Resource Department have been very interested in data of reservoirs for management. In the coming years, Water Resource Department will set up a centre for reservoir management, and two of the three people who have participated in the training course will be members of the group in charge of foundation of the centre. We are looking forwards to your closer cooperation with us so that we can have more opportunities of learning your experiences in the future. Our strong impression of a beautiful and peaceful Japan, kind and hardworking Japanese people, flavored and delicious Japanese rice and distinct sushi will always be on our mind.

We would like to express our special thanks to leaders of JWA and leaders and staff of Foreign Affairs Department for giving us such a wonderful chance.