INTRODUCTION
The livelihoods of the
world’s poor rise and fall with the fate of agriculture. Enhancing the ability
of smallholders to connect with the knowledge, networks, and institutions
necessary to improve their productivity, food security, and employment
opportunities is a fundamental development challenge. Where once rural areas
were largely disconnected from the greater world, today, networks of
information and communication technologies (ICTs) enmesh the globe and
represent a transformational opportunity for rural populations, both as
producers and consumers. However, realizing this opportunity requires a
long-term commitment to mobilizing appropriate resources and expertise.
This training programme is
designed to support practitioners, decision-makers, and development partners
who work at the intersection of ICT and agriculture. Our hope is that it
becomes a practical guide in understanding current trends, implementing
appropriate interventions, and evaluating the impact of those programs.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, the participants will be able to:
DURATION
5 Days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is intended for various actors in the
Agriculture Extension (Agricultural extension officers, senior agricultural
officials and policy makers) working with communities, in governments, funding
agencies, research organizations and non-government organizations among others
for agriculture support activities and other development programmes.
COURSE CONTENT
Module I: Overview of ICT for Agriculture and Rural Development
· Key drivers of ICT-enabled services in
agriculture
· Principles of Digital Development
·
Impact of
mobile phones and mobile technologies on agriculture and rural development.
· Tools for personal involvement in ICT adoption and
implementation
Module II: ICT and Farm Management
Module III: Strengthening
Rural Governance, Institutions, and Collective Action with ICT
· Government-funded services in rural areas
·
Empowering intermediary
institutions with ICT
Module IV: Strengthening Agricultural Market Access with ICT Tools
Module V: Using ICT for Remote Sensing, Crowdsourcing, GIS, and
Big Data
· Remote sensing
·
Crowdsourcing
and crowd mapping
· Big data for analytics
GENERAL
NOTES
·
This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have
vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice.
The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works
and case studies.
·
Training manuals and additional reference materials are
provided to the participants.
·
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will
be issued with a certificate.
·
We can also do this as tailor-made course to meet
organization-wide needs. Contact us to find out more: training@skillsforafrica.org
· The training will be conducted at SKILLS FOR AFRICA TRAINING INSTITUTE IN NAIROBI
KENYA.
· The training fee covers
tuition fees, training materials, lunch and training venue. Accommodation and
airport transfer are arranged for our participants upon request.
·
Payment should be sent to our bank account before start of
training and proof of payment sent to: training@skillsforafrica.org
Dates | Fees | Location | Apply |
---|---|---|---|
15/01/2024 - 19/01/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |
12/02/2024 - 16/02/2024 | $1500 | Mombasa | Physical Class Online Class |
11/03/2024 - 15/03/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |
08/04/2024 - 12/04/2024 | $2950 | Kigali | Physical Class Online Class |
13/05/2024 - 17/05/2024 | $4500 | Dubai | Physical Class Online Class |
10/06/2024 - 14/06/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |
08/07/2024 - 12/07/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |
12/08/2024 - 16/08/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |
09/09/2024 - 13/09/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |
14/10/2024 - 18/10/2024 | $2950 | Kigali | Physical Class Online Class |
11/11/2024 - 15/11/2024 | $1500 | Mombasa | Physical Class Online Class |
09/12/2024 - 13/12/2024 | $1500 | Nairobi | Physical Class Online Class |