Promoting Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness Development

INTRODUCTION

The Agribusiness sector is dwindling due to the lack of support from governmental and non-governmental corporations. The Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness Development course seeks to revive the agri-business sector by merging the two sectors. This course will handle the core aspect of entrepreneurship that is mainly the bottom line; how to raise, make, and save money while simultaneously helping others achieve the same.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:

• Learn the relationship between Entrepreneurship and Agriculture Development concepts
• Know the requirements for basic business operations
• Understand the factors contributing to business failure
• Learn the strategies to implement to overcome business challenges

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course targets people working in finance corporations, governments, and Non-Governmental Organizations to help in responding to emergencies and developmental projects. This course will benefit business proprietors and representatives from organizations keen on entrepreneurship support and developing a business environment that results in the success of a business.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

• Meaning of entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship life cycle
• Concepts of entrepreneurship
• Stakeholders involved in entrepreneurship
• Challenges of new entrepreneurs
• Combating challenges

Introduction to Agribusiness development

• Meaning of Agribusiness
• Concepts of agribusiness
• Agribusiness stakeholders
• Agri-business enterprise development
• Steps of agribusiness development
• Pros and cons of agribusiness development
• Challenges of new agribusiness entrepreneurs
• Combating challenges
• Development of an agribusiness enterprise

Integration of Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness Development

• The role of entrepreneurship in agribusiness development
• The advantages of entrepreneurship in agribusiness development
• The disadvantages of entrepreneurship in agribusiness development
• Resilience and Consistency
• Competitiveness and Determination
• Accountability
• Funding
• Resource allocation for agribusiness development
• Creating opportunities out of situations in entrepreneurship in agribusiness development

Agribusiness and the Economy

• Role of agribusiness in the economy
• Effects of agribusiness in the economy
• Advantages and disadvantages of agribusiness in the economy

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: [email protected]
• The training will be conducted at DATA-AFRIQUE TRAINING CENTRE, 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: [email protected]