- TypeTraining or Development Class
- Location Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
- Date 24-08-2020 - 28-08-2020
Education/Teaching/Training/Development
Research/Science
Food Processing
OTHERS
FineResults Research Services invites you to a training on:
Topic: Food Security Analysis Course
Date: 24th to 28th August 2020
Cost: USD 800 or Ksh. 65,000
Contacts: +254 759 285 295 or [email protected].
Strengthening of the agri-food systems is key in achievement of solutions to the current challenges of food insecurity in developing countries. Improving food security situation requires a multi-faceted approach including looking at alternative strategies and technologies to sustainable agricultural food production. This 5 day training course targets researchers, policy makers and people working in the area of food and nutrition security. The course is designed to provide insights on how to strengthen the agri-food systems towards no poverty and zero hunger as envisioned in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) one and two, respectively.
Who can attend
Researchers and data handling professionals in the agriculture and planning sector.
Food nutritionists and organizations in this field..
Project managers dealing with governments or NGOs.
Curious and Interested persons.
Training Focus
Introduction to food security
Approaches of food security analysis
Assessment of Food Security
Tools of Food Security Analysis
Introduction to GIS and R.S concepts in the context of food security.
Geospatial analysis for agriculture and food security
Assessment using GIS and RS
Food Security Data Collection and Analysis
Gender integration in Food Security
Food Security Monitoring and Evaluation
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Legislating for the right to adequate food
Nutrition and sustainable food systems for healthy diets
Gender and social policies
Access to and control of productive resources
Responsible investments in agriculture and food systems
Budgeting to achieve zero hunger and partnering for resource mobilization
Adoption of food security supporting new agricultural technologies such as construction of water pans, green houses farming, drip kit irrigations, multi-story gardening, kitchen gardens, moist beds, roof top farming, hanging gardens, management of solid waste through composting, small livestock and fish ponds.
NB: We are offering you a half day, fun and interactive team building event!
Be part of the Training
Click here for the individual registration.