INTRODUCTION

Rapid urbanization is a significant problem in the modern developing countries. Many countries around the world are struggling with the issue of food security. Proper agricultural systems, connections between rural and urban areas, and food management chains must be put in place to attain food security. In order to secure the integration of rural production and urban market systems and to assure nutrition security, this course's motivation is to give participants the necessary skills..

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The course's participants will be able to:

• Recognize urban food security clusters, approaches to spatial design, and ways these might be connected to support nutrition security in urban and rural settings.
• Acquire knowledge of urban agriculture's social, economic, and technological components and recognize the role they play in the agri-food system.
• Develop skills in creating sustainable solutions to assure food security.
• Gain experience working with stakeholders and encouraging their commitment to food security. Assist with establishing a rural-urban plan from a comprehensive and multifaceted approach.

DURATION

5 days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The decision-makers in the agricultural extension sector are among the target audiences for this training. It also targets organizations that assist agricultural activities as part of development programs, including financial institutions, governments, research institutions, and NGOs.. 

COURSE OUTLINE

• Food outlets for urban security
• Food production
• Food production characteristics
• Advantages and disadvantages of food production
• Food sales in urban areas and its importance to sustainable agri-food systems
• Socio-economic approach of urban agriculture and its importance
• Food security challenges in urban areas
• Link between agri-food security and nutrition security
• Stakeholders role in promoting food security in urban areas

GENERAL NOTES

• Our seasoned instructors, who have years of experience as seasoned professionals in their respective fields of work, will be teaching this course. A combination of practical exercises, theory, group projects, and case studies are used to teach the course.
• The participants receive training manuals and supplementary reading materials.
• Participants who complete this course successfully will receive a certificate.
• We can also create a course specifically for your organization to match your needs. To learn more, get in touch with us at training@dealsontrainers.org.
• The training will take place at DEALSON TRAINERS IN NAIROBI, KENYA in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee includes lunch, course materials, and lodging for the training session. Upon request, we may arrange for our participants' lodging and transportation to the airport.
• Payment must be made to our bank account before the training begins, and documentation of payment should be emailed to training@dealsontrainers.org