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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140927
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SUMMARY:Course 'Organised farmers as partners in agribusiness'
DESCRIPTION:Small farmers not only constitute the majority of the world’s poor\, they are also the majority of the world’s small and medium enterprises. Through collective action of their organisations\, farmers can improve their performance and income. Facilitators\, equipped with the right approaches and tools\, can do more to support the farmers’ business organisations in their entrepreneurial endeavours. \nOptimising the performance of producers’ organisations\nImproving farmers’ performance and business relations \nThis course perceives farmers as autonomous entrepreneurs\, not as target groups or beneficiaries. In this light\, farmers’ organisations become business supporters. The central question is how farmers\, through collective action of their organizations\, can better access credit\, remunerative markets\, and improve their production and yields. \nMain pillars of the programme are: the economic services that farmers’ organisations can deliver to their members\, stakeholder collaboration\, bringing internal governance up to standards\, lobby and negotiation and innovation of agricultural development cooperation. You will learn about farmer professionalisation and empowerment\, and about collective action of farmers business organisations. The course is highly interactive: participants have the opportunity to learn from the broad international experience of the trainers\, but also from other participants. \nCourse objectives\nUpon completion of the course you will: \n\nbe familiar with state-of-the-art thinking about rural innovation\, farmer entrepreneurship and farmer-inclusive value chain development;\nknow how to review the key challenges farmers face –  and identify options for collective action;\nbe able to analyse farmers relations with sourcing companies\, banks and MFI’s\, and other stakeholders\, and know about options to improve the relations;\nbe capable to use operational approaches and practical tools for facilitating the improvement of the performance and market engagement of farmers’ organisations;\nexplore alternative intervention strategies to support farmers and their organisations.\n\nTarget audience\nThis two week course is aimed at professionals interested in the promotion of farmer-included agribusiness. We welcome professionals from farmers’ organisations\, governmental organisations\, private sector\, civil society organisations\, universities\, research and extension. \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/course-organised-farmers-partners-agribusiness/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140927
DTSTAMP:20260625T170023
CREATED:20140725T095602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180913T083816Z
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SUMMARY:Course 'Lost harvest and wasted food'
DESCRIPTION:Large contrasts exist in how we manage the food we have available. While in parts of our societies there is a shortage of food\, in the urban and wealthier communities\, good food is thrown away only because it is beyond its sell-by date. Optimising the ‘farm to fork’ chain can contribute significantly to food security. \nManaging the crop supply chain for increased food security\nStrengthening your insights to reduce the food lost \nEstimates indicate that 30 to 40% of the food produced globally is lost post-harvest or wasted because it’s never consumed. Without these losses there is sufficient food available to feed the world population\, even when it will reachs 9 billion people. Complete utilisation of food may remain science fiction\, but there are many possibilities for a drastic reduction of losses. A conducive policy environment\, and actively involved public services and private sector are prerequisites to reduce the amount of ‘missing’ food.\nIn this course\, we will look at ways to minimize losses\, reduce food waste and explore alternative uses. Ultimately\, reduction of losses contributes to food security. During the course we will critically analyse the supply chain\, and design sustainable alternatives with special attention to harvest practices\, storage\, spoilage and food waste management. \nThe training approach is interactive: we will use a mixture of lectures\, discussions\, group work and field trips with the aim to expose you\, as far as possible\, to all aspects of post-harvest and waste management. Meeting course colleagues from other countries\, but with similar interests\, leads to exchange of experiences and mutual learning. Participants’ case studies are the basis of the group work. \nCourse objectives\nUpon completion of the course you will: \n\nunderstand the link between primary production\, post-harvest management\, the supply chain and food security;\nbe familiar with alternative uses of food waste;\nhave insight in the public and private responsibilities in the supply chain for post-harvest handling and food waste management;\nbe able to design solutions for minimising the amount of ‘missing food’\, from smallholders to multinational retailers.\n\nTarget audience\nThe basic prerequisite for participation in the course is an active interest and professional experience in this field. Participants should be proficient in English\, and have at least a BSc Degree or an equivalent academic qualification. \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/course-lost-harvest-wasted-food/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140925
DTSTAMP:20260625T170023
CREATED:20140725T103058Z
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SUMMARY:Course 'Knowledge Management' (in Dutch)
DESCRIPTION:Hoe kunt u optimaal werken\, volgens strakke schema’s\, als u tegelijkertijd spontane ideeën ruimte wilt geven om te kunnen innoveren? En hoe kunt u markten verkennen en partnerships aangaan als u uw eigen kennis zo goed mogelijk wilt beschermen? Tijdens de training knowledge management krijgt u hiervoor handvatten aangereikt en gaat er u er direct mee aan de slag. Maak direct werk van het managen van kennis! \nDoelgroep\nBent u als medewerker of manager binnen uw organisatie of afdeling verantwoordelijk voor het organiseren van de kennisorganisatie? En heeft u te maken met de strategische\, tactische en operationele opzet van kennismanagement?  De training geeft u inzicht in de wijze waarop kennis georganiseerd en gestuurd kan worden\, u krijgt handvatten aangereikt om uw eigen organisatie te doorgronden en te verbeteren. Mocht u twijfelen of u tot de doelgroep behoort\, neem dan gerust contact met ons op. Een belangrijk aspect van de opzet van de training is het delen en leren van (andere) bedrijfservaringen. \nResultaat\nNa afloop van de training heeft u inzicht in het ‘algemene plaatje’ van kennismanagement en de samenhang tussen verschillende elementen van de organisatie. Daarnaast weet u binnen uw eigen organisatie waar zich de ‘enablers’ en ‘barriers’ bevinden. Ook heeft u meer inzicht in de recente en toekomstige ontwikkelingen bij het inrichten van een kennisorganisatie in de huidige markt. Na afloop van de training heeft u uw kennisstrategie voor uw eigen organisatie geformuleerd en heeft u uw eigen missie/visie en ambitie in kaart gebracht. \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/course-knowledge-management-dutch/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+1:20140923T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+1:20140925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260625T170023
CREATED:20140814T073412Z
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SUMMARY:3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Nutrition and Food Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Following the success path laid by Nutritional Science-2012 and Nutritional Science-2013 International conferences\, OMICS Publishing Group is proudly announcing the grand commencement of 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Nutrition and Food Sciences (Nutritional Science-2014) at Valencia\, Spain from September 23-25\, 2014. \nThe conference will be highlighting the theme “Importance of nutrition in daily life and advancing towards better and healthier future”. Nutritional Science-2014 stress on key topics\, which are not limited to: \n\nCarbohydrate and protein nutrition\nNutritional disorders like childhood obesity\, diabetes\nMalnutrition- associated physical and mental disorders\nDietary assessment studies and guidelines\nPublic health and community nutrition\nOrganic nutrition\nNutrigenetics & nutrigenomics\nGenetically modified foods\nAdvancements in food technology\, quality control and safety\n\nFor more information visit the website www.nutritionalconference.com/index.php \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/3rd-international-conference-exhibition-nutrition-food-sciences/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+1:20140924T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+1:20140924T170000
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SUMMARY:The Political Economy of Agricultural Policy Processes in Africa
DESCRIPTION:FAC’s research and analysis\, which has been supported by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) since 2005\, focuses on the political economy of agricultural policy processes in the region.  The Consortium’s work critically examines how and why agricultural policy decisions are made\, the conditions for change and the practical and policy challenges of establishing and sustaining pro-poor agricultural growth.   \nThis type of analysis is particularly relevant at the present time\, as the African Union’s Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) moves into its second decade and the G-8’s New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition (NA) unfolds across Africa\, as it is often these political and institutional factors that influence what type of investments are prioritised\, which initiatives take off and who benefits from them.  \nIn this event we will present key findings and policy insights emerging from a range of Future Agricultures’ recent research activities on key themes of relevance to CAADP and the NA agendas\, including: \n\nThe political economy of agricultural policy processes\nLand acquisitions and principles of responsible investment\nChanging patterns of agricultural growth and investment\nPathways to improved irrigation performance\nChina and Brazil in Africa and new paradigms of agricultural development\nStrengthening and integrating Africa’s seed systems\nPastoralism\, livestock marketing and dynamic change at the margins\n\nFor the complete agenda and to register\, please visit the ODI website. \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/political-economy-agricultural-policy-processes-africa/
LOCATION:Overseas Development Institute\, London\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+1:20140924T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+1:20140924T170000
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SUMMARY:Inaugural meeting: Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural meeting brings together partners of the Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture\, to share information and guide its inception year.  \nThis is the first meeting of the Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture\, following its official launch on 23 September 2014 during the United Nations Secretary-General’s Climate Summit. The purpose of the meeting is to bring together partners of the Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture. It will outline a road map for the next year as well as Alliance’s arrangements and programme of work. \nThis meeting is by invitation only but will be webcast live to the public on 24 September 2014 from 15:00 – 18:00\, Eastern Standard Time.\nJoin the webcast for the Inaugural Meeting of the Global Alliance on CSA. \nAgenda\nHigh Level Segment \n3:00 – 4:15 pm > Welcoming remarks \n\nMs Sharon Dijksma\, Minister for Agriculture\, the Netherlands\nDr Cao Duc Phat\, Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development\, Viet Nam\nMr Tom Vilsack Secretary of Agriculture\, United States Department of Agriculture\nDr José Graziano da Silva\, Director-General\, FAO / Ms Maria-Helena Semedo\, Deputy Director-General\, Coordinator\, Natural Resources\, FAO\nDr Juergen Voegele\, Senior Director of the World Bank’s Agriculture Global Practice\nDr Frank Rijsberman\, Chief Executive Officer\, CGIAR\n\nReactions from High Level representatives \n4:15-5:00 pm > “Voices from all stakeholders”  \nInteractive panel dialogue \nThe Way Forward \n5:00 – 5:20 pm > Inception Year – Way Forward \n\nPresenting the Road Map\nOutlining arrangements\nFormalizing the action groups\n\n5:20 -5:40 pm > Next Steps\, Initiatives and Actions in support of the Alliance  \n\nDeveloping Program of Work for Inception Year\nPlanning of next meeting and evolutionary elements\n\nNOTE: AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE \n  \n
URL:https://knowledge4food.net/event/inaugural-meeting-global-alliance-climate-smart-agriculture/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, New York\, United States
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