Course Overview
This 5-day training course offered by IRES is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to harness agriculture as a tool for enhancing food and nutrition security. Participants will explore the linkages between agriculture, food production, and nutrition, and will learn how to design and implement agricultural practices that contribute to sustainable food systems. The course emphasizes practical strategies and techniques to improve agricultural productivity, food availability, and nutrition outcomes.
Course Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
- Agricultural professionals and extension workers
- Nutritionists and food security experts
- Policymakers and government officials
- NGO workers and development practitioners
- Researchers and academics in agriculture and food security
Organizational Impact
Organizations that send their employees to this course will benefit from:
- Enhanced capacity to design and implement programs that link agriculture with food and nutrition security.
- Improved ability to contribute to national and global food security goals.
- Strengthened expertise in sustainable agricultural practices and nutrition-sensitive interventions.
- Increased effectiveness in program planning, execution, and evaluation.
Personal Impact
Participants will gain:
- A comprehensive understanding of the key concepts and linkages between agriculture and nutrition security.
- Practical skills to apply agricultural techniques that enhance food production and nutritional outcomes.
- Confidence to lead and participate in initiatives that address food and nutrition security challenges.
- The ability to analyze case studies and apply lessons learned to real-world situations.
Course Level:
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the relationship between agriculture, food production, and nutrition security.
- Identify and implement agricultural practices that contribute to improved nutrition outcomes.
- Develop strategies to enhance food security through sustainable agricultural practices.
- Design programs that integrate agricultural and nutritional interventions.
- Analyze and apply case studies and real-life projects that demonstrate successful agricultural practices for food and nutrition security.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Agriculture and Nutrition Security
- Module 1: Understanding Food and Nutrition Security
- Definition and key concepts
- The role of agriculture in food and nutrition security
- Global and regional trends in food production and nutrition
- Case Study: Examining successful agricultural initiatives that improved food security
Module 2: Sustainable Agricultural Practices for Food Security
- Module 2: Enhancing Agricultural Productivity
- Sustainable farming techniques
- Crop diversification and food security
- Integrating traditional and modern agricultural practices
- Real-Life Project: Designing a sustainable farming plan for a local community
Module 3: Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture
- Module 3: Linking Agriculture to Nutrition Outcomes
- Understanding nutrition-sensitive agriculture
- Agricultural interventions that improve dietary diversity
- Gender-sensitive approaches in agricultural practices
- Case Study: Successful integration of nutrition-sensitive practices in agricultural projects
Module 4: Policy and Program Design for Food and Nutrition Security
- Module 4: Designing Effective Programs
- Policy frameworks supporting food and nutrition security
- Developing programs that integrate agriculture and nutrition
- Monitoring and evaluation of agricultural programs for food security
- Real-Life Project: Creating a policy brief on improving food and nutrition security through agriculture
Module 5: Scaling and Sustaining Agricultural Interventions
- Module 5: Scaling Successful Agricultural Practices
- Strategies for scaling up successful interventions
- Sustainability in agricultural practices and food systems
- Partnerships and collaborations for food security
- Case Study: Scaling up an agricultural intervention for broader impact
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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