Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Agribusiness Course

INTRODUCTION

At the Global level, the world is implementing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals—to address urgent global challenges over the next 15 years.  Specifically, Goal 1 and 2 on ending poverty in all forms everywhere and ending hunger respectively are related in that, in most cases poverty is the main reason for hunger at the household level or at the national level. Many countries have put effort in the agriculture sector to improve production. While increased agricultural production is essential in improving food security status of household and the nation, it is not sufficient to reduce hunger and poverty. There is therefore a need for promoting the entire agricultural value chain through collaborative efforts among the state and the non-state actors such as donors, banks, civil society organizations, private sector, religious groups, and agricultural associations among other groups. These collaborations can be informed by studying the entire chain, identifying opportunities and constraints and assessing the need for Business Development Services (BDSs)  that includes input, advisory services, market information/communication, business management, legal services, financial services, transport services, insurance, farm implements (tools and equipment) and value addition that can help smallholder farmers improve enterprise(s) performance. This 5 day course intends to equip participants with knowledge on use of  strategies that involve provision of financial and non- financial products such as market information through ICT, advisory/technical support for capacity building, gathering and storage, value addition which contribute to the improved value chains among others all intended to enhance agribusiness role in food security.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is intended for various actors in the Agriculture working with communities, in governments, funding agencies, Research organizations and non-government organizations, civil society organizations, among others for Agriculture support activities and other Development programmes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Upon completion of the course, participants will:
• Understand issues on entrepreneurship
• Understand the agribusiness environment and how to make it inclusive
• Better understand how to overcome pitfalls in businesses, particularly agriculture-based businesses
• Understand importance of collective marketing
• Understand importance of record keeping

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Module 1

• Farming as a business
• Entrepreneurship

Module 2

• Proper post- harvest handling of agricultural produce
• Value addition of agribusiness

Module 3

• Market and market operations
• Record keeping

Module 4

• Financing agribusiness
• Sources of finance for farming business

Module 5

• Market linkages

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TRAINING CUSTOMIZATION

This training can also be customized for your institution upon request. You can also have it delivered your preferred location. For further inquiries, please contact us through Mobile: +254 732 776 700 or +254 759 285 295. You can also email us on: [email protected]

REQUIREMENTS

Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.  During the trainings, participants should come with their own laptops.

TRAINING FEE

The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us through Mobile: +254 732 776 700/+254 759 285 295 or Email: [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Limited bank before commencement of training. Send proof of payment through the email: [email protected]

CANCELLATION POLICY

• All requests for cancellations must be received in writing.
• Changes will become effective on the date of written confirmation being received.