International Training on Resilient Livelihoods

 

FineResults Research Services invites you to training on:

Resilient Livelihoods

DATE: 22nd to 26th February 2021

COST: USD 800 Or Ksh 65000

REGISTER TO ATTEND

INTRODUCTION

The world today is more unpredictable and uncontrollable than ever before. Climate change and globalisation is the major drivers of this situation. People around the world are increasingly exposed to extreme weather events, economic crises, food crises, disease epidemics, social instability and political conflicts. This training course aims to offer a systems approach on agriculture with the delivery of skills and tools to design innovative, resilient and sustainable food systems. It looks at how to balance between producing food, managing natural resources, dealing with uncertainty and providing livelihood base for the rural population. It will also look at the role and involvement of public, private and civil stakeholders in developing and strengthening community-based livelihoods management and disaster preparedness and response mechanisms.

 

 

DURATION

5 Days

 

COURSE OBECTIVES

By the end of this training, learners will be able to:

Understand the concept of food security and risk reduction

Gain understanding of various threats to food and nutrition security

Understand how to improve household food production and consumption (dietary diversity) even at the middle of disaster.

Improve home-based livelihood opportunities for the rural poor.

Develop and strengthen community-based livelihoods management and disaster preparedness and response mechanisms

Understand various approaches and practices for building resilient livelihoods

Build enabling environment for resilient livelihoods

 

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1

Threats to food and nutrition security

Natural hazards (drought, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes/typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides)

Socio-economic crises (e.g. volatility in agricultural commodity markets and soaring food prices)

Environmental conditions such as land degradation, desertification and water scarcity

Climate change(increase in the frequency and intensity of weather-related hazards)

Food chain emergencies of trans boundary threats

 

Module 2

Effects of climate change and disaster risks on:

Agricultural productivity

Production stability

Farmers’ incomes

 

Disaster Risk Reduction for food and nutrition security

Critical roles of early warning systems

Risk detection, mitigation and prevention measures

Importance of mitigation and risk prevention measures

Importance of risk preparedness improved monitoring of emerging threats and communication to food nutrition security

 

Module 3

Approaches and practices for building resilient livelihoods

Postharvest Management

Livelihoods diversification

Crop diversification

Integrated pest management

Natural resource management

 

Module 4

Field trip

 

Module 5

Enabling environment for resilient livelihoods

Legal policy framework

Institutional structures and coordination

Capacity development and local support

 

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: +254 759 285 295. 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: +254 759 285 295 or Email: [email protected]

 

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to FineResults Research Services bank  account 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.

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