A training course targeting young African researchers with PhDs
Date: 28 Jan – 1 Feb 2019
Where: Nairobi, Kenya
The Agriculture for Food Security 2030 (AgriFoSe2030) programme, a Swedish initiative, will conduct a training course for young African researchers on effective research-to-policy interaction for agricultural development. The course is a collaboration between AgriFoSe2030 and The Gothenburg Center for Sustainable Development (GMV) at University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.
Deadline for applications: 28 Sept 2018
Course objectives
The objectives of the short training course are to:
Enhance understanding of the policy and practice landscape, research policy linkages and different models for engagement and knowledge exchange;
Equip young researchers with hands-on tools and skills for effective research-to-policy communication;
Share experiences and lessons on best practices in communicating research outputs;
Strengthen national networks for policy influence in African agriculture.
Course structure
The course will be interactive and incorporate practical exercises with both individual and group work. The course consists of three parts:
A three-day general course to enhance the understanding of research-policy linkages, models for policy engagement and hands-on tools for research-to-policy communicationA one-day specialization in either
(i) Social and economic dimensions of smallholder based agriculture and food security or
(ii) Multifunctional landscapes for increased food securityA one-day workshop consisting of policymaker and practitioner engagement and stocktaking of regional initiatives regarding science to policy actions for agricultural development.
Participation
The course is open to 30 young researchers working on agriculture and food security. Fifteen places will be available for the specialization in “Socio-economic dimensions” and 15 places are allocated to the specialization in “Multifunctional landscapes”. We strive for equal gender participation and therefore encourage female researchers to apply. The course will be held from 28 Jan – 1 Feb 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya. The course is free of charge. Travel, lodging and meals will be covered by the AgriFoSe2030 programme.