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Objective

The main objective of this Seminar is to increase awareness amongst rural indigenous groups on various development programmes as proposed under the 2003 Budget.

Session I - Holistic Development for Rural Sector

Session Chairperson : Yang Berhormat Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili

State Assemblyman for Bandau

Paper 1 : Government Policy and Development Concept for Rural Sector in Sabah

YBhg Datuk Ghulam Jelani

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development Sabah

Paper 2 : Current Development in the Northern West Coast Division of Sabah

Ms Jane Tan, Kota Marudu Distric Officer

Session II : Development Approach for Indigehous Groups

Session Chairperson : Y Bhg Datuk Hj Masidi Manjung

Chairman, Institute for Development Studies Sabah (IDS)

Paper 3 : Problems and Constraints Faced by the Indigenous Groups in the Context of Development

Mr Sebastian Lim, Kudar District Officer

Paper 4 : The Role of NGOs in Enhancing the Economic Development of the Indigenous Groups

Mr Mustafa Alba bin Ibrahim, Deputy Director, Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation, Sabah Branch.