A group of five representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Philippines, led by Project Manager Grecile Christopher R. Damo, visited ICHARM on March 28, 2024, and discussed various issues with its researchers. The visit was made possible thanks to the cooperation of CTI Engineering International Co., Ltd.
The meeting began with Deputy Director MORI Noriyuki explaining ICHARM’s activities, followed by presentations by Chief Researcher SHINYA Takafumi on risk management efforts in Japan’s private sector,” Senior Researcher MIYAMOTO Mamoru on the Online Synthesis System for Sustainability and Resilience (OSS-SR) project in Davao, the Philippines, and Researcher KAKINUMA Daiki on flood forecasting in small and medium rivers.
The Filipino participants found the presentations insightful since the Philippines's topography is somewhat similar to Japan's. They also realized the importance of close collaboration among other domestic agencies, for example, with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), which manages rainfall data that DPWH needs for its research and other projects.
DPWH is one of the main Filipino agencies participating in the Platform on Water and Disasters project led by the International Flood Initiative. ICHARM has been providing technical support for the project as the IFI Secretariat. Both sides agreed to strengthen their partnership for a successful project.
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