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The 2-day convention of "The 1st CTI-CFF University Partnership Meeting" has generated positive outputs for the future of capacity building, research, and outreach activities under the partnership. The meeting took place at the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat, Manado, from February 28 – March 1, 2017.

Draft Provisional Agenda: The 1st CTI-CFF University Partnership Meeting

28 February – 1 March 2017

CTI-CFF Headquarters, Manado – Indonesia

Following the 1st CTI-CFF University Partnership Meeting that will be conducted soon at the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat Headquarters, Manado, Indonesia from 28 February to 1 March, the Organizing Committee appeals to the respective invitees (especially NCC Philippines) to confirm your participation.

Kindly provide your confirmation immediately to ensure the success of the event.

Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF) Regional Secretariat hold the first CTI-CFF University Partnership Convention at the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat Headquarter, Manado, starting from 28 February to 1 March 2017.

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Regional Secretariat to Conduct 
the First CTI-CFF University Partnership Meeting

# Highlight a crucial theme of “Building Tangible Program Actions for Capacity Building and Research Collaboration”

Wanted: English Book Writer

We are looking for a dynamic, creative, and insightful writer to work with us towards publishing our very first coffee table book!

This book should not only illustrate the remarkable journey of CTI-CFF, but more importantly, raise awareness of why investing in the Coral Triangle benefits not only the people in the Coral Triangle area, but also affects food security for most of the world’s seafood consumers and the health of the environment.

The Regional Secretariat of CTI-CFF paid a courtesy visit to the newly elected CTI COM Chair, Hon. Regina L. Lopez of the Philippines. She replaces the former CTI-COM Chair, Hon. John Pundari MP of Papua New Guinea.

The Regional Secretariat of CTI-CFF paid a courtesy visit to the newly elected CTI COM Chair, Hon. Regina L. Lopez of the Philippines. She replaces the former CTI-COM Chair, Hon. John Pundari MP of Papua New Guinea.

The Regional Secretariat of CTI-CFF would like to congratulate Prof. Dato Dr. Nor Aieni Haji Mokhtar for her latest DSc (Doctor of Science) award from Swansea University, Prifysgol Abertawe.

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Swansea University has presented an honorary award to the Vice-Chancellor of University Malaysia Terengganu and alumna of the University, Professor Dato Dr. Nor Aieni Haji Mokhtar.