IAAS

67TH WORLD CONGRESS

WoCo 2024 Bangladesh

“Youth in Action: Challenges and Smart

Solutions for Resilient Agro-food System”

“A Sustainable Future Starts with Youth Action”

Date
03-16 July, 2024

www.iaasworld.org
www.iaasbangladesh.com
www.woco2024bangladesh.com
 About IAAS
IAAS was established in a decade when nations worldwide were
still recovering from the severe devastation and suffering
resulting from the Second World War.

However, young people strongly fostered hope for progress,

peace, and stability. Students in the field of agriculture decided to
come together and create a new international student platform by
establishing IAAS more than half a century ago in 1957 in Tunisia.

IAAS was started with only 8 country members at the beginning. It

grew a lot to the organization nowadays with over 50+ country
members with more than 10.000 active members worldwide.

IAAS presence
50+ countries
5 regions
140+ universities

What we do in IAAS

International Exchange Village Concept Project International Conference

Program No Food Waste Project for youth in Agriculture
Study Abroad Program Women in Agriculture (ICYA)
Project IAAS Scientific Events
Delta Project
One Health Project
 About IAAS Bangladesh
Bangladesh is an agricultural country. Most of the
people of the country depend on agriculture. In that
respect, Bangladesh became a member of IAAS on
10th October 2017 and came to be known as IAAS
Bangladesh. Although initially it was started at Khulna
University, currently 12 public universities are
associated with IAAS Bangladesh. Each university is
known as an individual local committee, which works
under the guidance of the IAAS Bangladesh National
Committee. IAAS Bangladesh is one of the most
successful and powerful members of IAAS, despite
Bangladesh becoming a member long after the
establishment of IAAS. And this has been possible only
because of the hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm
of the members of IAAS Bangladesh.
7 Divisions
12 Local committee
Members 1200+
Mega Events by IAAS Bangladesh
 Local Committees

IAAS Bangladesh now has 12 LCs

1. IAAS bangladesh KU
2. IAAS Bangladesh PSTU
3. IAAS Bangladesh SAU-Dhaka
4. IAAS Bangladesh JUST
5. IAAS Bangladesh IU
6. IAAS BangladeshHSTU
7. IAAS Bangladesh SAU
8. IAAS Bangladesh MBSTU
9. IAAS Bangladesh RU
10. IAAS Bangladesh BAU
11. IAAS Bangladesh BSMRSTU
12. IAAS Bangladesh KAU
 67th World Congress
WoCo 2024 - Bangladesh

IAAS World Congress is a yearly constitutional event of

IAAS where youth gathers and talks about different
problems of the world through different workshops and
seminars conducted by different professionals, activists,
and scientists. IAAS is a big agricultural student
organization, which has 50+ country members and is
connected with more than 10,000 students and
professionals. Every year IAAS World Congress is
arranged by a member country of IAAS which is selected
by the executive and Alumni in every congress. In the
65th World Congress which was held in Morocco, there
was a call for WoCo 2024 and IAAS Bangladesh was
selected as the host committee.

Bangladesh is one of the prominent member countries of

IAAS. In a short time, IAAS Bangladesh got too many
recognitions from IAAS World. So, this is the time for
IAAS Bangladesh to show its capability to arrange such a
big program.

Like every year 67th World Congress also has a theme

based on world problems. This year the theme is “Youth
in Action: Challenges and Smart Solutions for Resilient
Agro-food System". Climate and agriculture are
connected with each other. And it is a great problem in
Bangladesh as well as in many countries of the world.
This year youths will talk about the problem and will try
to find resilient solutions for a better world.
 Theme
"Youth in Action: Challenges and Smart Solutions for Resilient Agro-
food System"
The theme recognizes the significant role that young people play in
shaping the future of agriculture and the agro-food system. In many
regions, the agricultural sector is grappling with multiple challenges,
including climate change, population growth, resource limitations, and the
need for sustainable and resilient food systems. The theme highlights the
specific challenges faced by the agro-food system and emphasizes the
importance of youth engagement, innovation, and leadership in finding
smart solutions.

Bangladesh Perspective Global Perspective

From a national perspective, youth
engagement in the agro-food
system takes into account the
broader context of a country's
agricultural sector and policies.
National perspectives recognize the
need to address challenges such as
aging farming populations, food
security concerns, and the
modernization of agricultural
practices. Efforts are made to
provide young people with
opportunities to enter and thrive in
the agro-food sector through
initiatives such as educational
programs, training, mentorship, and
financial support. National
perspectives also involve
advocating for supportive policies
and regulations that encourage
youth entrepreneurship, innovation,
and sustainable agricultural
practices. The focus is on creating
an enabling environment for youth
to contribute to the country's food
production, economic growth, and
rural development.
At the global level, youth
engagement in the agro-food system
emphasizes the interconnectedness
of food systems and the role of
young people in addressing global
challenges. Global perspectives
recognize that agriculture and food
production have significant
implications for issues such as climate
change, biodiversity loss, hunger, and
sustainable development. Youth
engagement is seen as a means to
promote sustainable agriculture,
foster innovation, and ensure food
security for present and future
generations. Global perspectives
often involve knowledge sharing,
collaboration, and networking among
youth across different countries and
regions. It includes platforms and
initiatives that empower young
people to contribute their ideas,
expertise, and solutions to global
agricultural challenges, enabling them
to have a voice in shaping the future
of the agro-food system.
 Challenges of the Agro-food System

Climate change and

its impact on
agriculture

Food security and

nutrition challenges

Sustainable
agriculture and
resource limitations

Market volatility and

price fluctuations

Technology adoption
and digital divide in
agriculture
Smart Solutions for Resilient Agro-food System

Technology
integration and
precision agriculture

Data-driven decision-
making and predictive
analytics

Supply chain
optimization and
traceability

Climate-resilient
farming practices

Youth-led innovation
and entrepreneurship
in the agro-food
sector
 Program Schedule
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
Opening Ceremony
Sessions
Training/Workshop
Constitutional Events
Trade Fair
Lab & Field Visit

Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali

Sessions
Trainings/Workshop
Constitutional Events
Development Fund Night
Lab & Field Visit
Tour(Kuakata)

Khulna University, Khulna

Sessions
Training/Workshop
Constitutional Events
Lab & Field Visit
Tour(Karamjal, Sundarbans)

Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka

City Tour
Sessions
Training/Workshop
Lab & Field Visit
Closing Ceremony
Cultural Night
Gala Dinner
 Venue
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

Sher-E-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka

Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali

Khulna University, Khulna

 Transport
FROM OUTSIDE BANGLADESH
Way- Country -
By road India, Nepal (Bus- Shyamoli NR BRTC, Greenline Paribahan)

By Air Others including India & Nepal (Bangladesh Biman, US-Bangla

Airlines, Emirates, Novoair, Qatar Airways, etc.)

By Train India (Train - Maitree Express)

INSIDE BANGLADESH
Venue - Transport -
Dhaka Dhaka to Others - Bus, Train, Launch, Airplane
Local Transport - Rickshaw, CNG, Uber, Pathao, Bus

Mymensingh Mymensingh to Dhaka - Bus, Train

Local Transport - Rickshaw, Autorickshaw
Bus Operators - Ena Transport, Soukhin Paribahan
Train Operators - Tista Express, Brahmaputra Express,
Jamuna Express, etc.

Patuakhali Patuakhali to Dhaka - Bus, Launch

Local Transport - Rickshaw, Autorickshaw, Mahindra, Bus
Operators - Sakura Paribahan, Greenline Paribahan, Goldenline
Paribahan, Hanif Enterprise, etc.
Launch Operators - MV Sundarban, Adventure 9, MV Parabat, etc.

Khulna Khulna to Dhaka - Bus, Train

Local Transport - Rickshaw, Autorickshaw
Bus Operators - Greenline Paribahan, Shohagh Paribahan, Desh
Travels, Shyamoli NR, etc.
Train Operators - Sundarban Express, Chitra Express
 What you can See?

Lalbagh Fort Ahsan Manzil Hazrat Shahjalal Mazar

Dhaka Dhaka Sylhet

Lakkatura Tea Garden Kuakata Sea Beach Sundarbans

Sylhet Patuakhali Khulna

Shat Gambuj Mosque Cox's Bazar Sea Beach Bandarban Hills

Bagerhat Cox's Bazar Bandarban
 What you can Taste?

Panta Ilish Kacchi Biryani Borhani

(Traditional Food) (Sultan's Dine) (Puran Dhaka)

Mishty Doi Chuijhal Gosht Bakarkhani

(Sweet Yogurt) (Meat Curry with Piper Stem) (Puran Dhaka)

Roshmalai of Cumilla Jhal Muri

(Matri Vandar) (Street Food)
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 Contact Us

S. M. Riaz-us Saleheen Prem Prakash Budhathoki

Vice President of External Relations -
National Director - IAAS Bangladesh 2023-24 IAAS World 2023-24
bangladesh@iaasworld.org vppartnership@iaasworld.org
+880 1721-883758 +977 986-3132646

worldcongress@iaasworld.org

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