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Building the indigenous human capacity required to support smallholders investing in horticultural enterprises

  • Establishing linkages and partnerships with higher educational institutions for promoting training and capacity building
  • Organizing in situ training sessions with the skilled and experienced partners in developing countries
  • Organizing e-learning programs with specific partners (CTA, FAO)
  • Organizing workshops and seminars open to policy makers and private sector actors (retailers and distributors in particular), to better implicate these partners in the horticultural sector

INITIATIVES

African Union Research Grants: 2012 Open Call for Proposals

Published on 30th Jan 2012

African Union Research Grants: 2012 Open Call for Proposals
Ref: HRST/ST/AURG/CALL2/2012/EuropeAid/132-331/M/ACT/ACP
 
The African Union Commission is seeking proposals for research focusing on the following thematic priorities articulated in Africa’s Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA) and its Lighthouse Projects: (a) Post-harvest and Agriculture, (b) Renewable and Sustainable Energy, and (c) Water and Sanitation in Africa. The programme is financed through the Financing Agreement between the European Commission and the ACP Group of States under the ACP Research for Sustainable Development Program of the 10th EDF Intra-ACP Envelop.
The full Guidelines for Applicants, Application form and other supporting documents are available for downloading from the following Internet Sites:
1.        http://www.africahrst.org/stict/rgp
2.       http://www.au.int/researchgrant
3.        http://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome
 
The deadline for submission of proposals is April 20, 2012 at 1700 hours (+3 GMT) Addis Ababa time.
Email: research-info@africa-union.org
 
 
 
Subventions de Recherche de l’Union Africaine: 2012 – Avis à manifestation d’intérêt
Référence: [HRST/ST/AURG/CALL2/2012/EuropeAid/132-331/M/ACT/ACP
L’Union Africaine est en quête de projets de recherche sur les priorities thématique suivantes indiquées dans le Plan d’action consolidé de l’Afrique pour la  Science  et la Technologie (CPA) et dans ses projets phares  (a) la Post-récolte et Agriculture, (b) l’Energie renouvelable et durable, et (c) l’Eau et Assainissement  en Afrique.
 
Le programme est financé grâce à l’Accord financier entre la Commission de l’Union européenne et le Groupe des Etats d’Afrique, des Caraïbes et du Pacifique (ACP) et de l’Enveloppe budgétaire intra-ACP du 10eme FED consacrée au Programme de recherche du Groupe ACP pour le développement durable.
 
Toutes les directives concernant l’avis à manifestation d’intérêt, le formulaire de demande et d’autres documents pertinents peuvent être telechargés sur les sites Internet suivants:
 
1.      http://www.africahrst.org/stict/rgp
2.      http://www.au.int/researchgrant
3.      http://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?do=publi.welcome
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 La date limite de soumission des projets de recherche est fixé au 20 Avril 2012 à 17 :00 (GMT +3), heure d’Addis Abeba.
Courrier électronique : research-info@africa-union.org

ECOHORT: Designing ecologically innovative horticultural systems

Published on 15th Nov 2011

ECOHORT was officially launched at the Agropolis Auditorium, Montpellier, France November 8-9, 2011.  At the launching workshop Remi Kahane and Didier Pillot (President of AgriNatura and a member of the GlobalHort Board) gave a presentation on international projects.

The ECOHORT project reflects the thinking that sustainable horticulture needs to be promoted and, more generally, plant agrobiodiversity managed in ways that will  provide food in sufficient quantity and of sufficient quality for the steadily increasing populations in both the northern and southern hemispheres.

Numerous European initiatives for ACP countries have been created, such as the PIP-COLEACP (Pesticides Initiative Programme of the Europe-Africa-Caribbean-Pacific Liaison Committee). These initiatives must encourage stakeholders to adopt better practices in terms of food safety, human health and protection of the environment.

The ultimate goal of ECOHORT is to devise ecological horticultural systems, based on biological, socio-economic and methodological knowledge. It will provide the opportunity for exchanges between nations in the northern and southern hemispheres. The systems to be studied will be representative of the current situation and will include major production sectors, such as market gardening and fruit crops, which are particularly subject to pest and disease problems.

This project is being led by colleagues at  INRA (Michel Génard and Françoise Lescourret), CIRAD (Eric Malézieux), Agrocampus Ouest (Emmanuel Geoffriau) and Montpellier SupAgro (Jean Luc Regnard). The project is being financed by Agreenium, with up to €100,000 being provided over two years (2011-2012).

OPPORTUNITIES

 

Invitation to apply for training in postharvest technology

Published on 28th Oct 2011

A new e-learning program on postharvest technology has just been announced as part of a new project to be implemented in India during 2012-2013, funded by Amity University (Noida, India) and The Postharvest Education Foundation (USA).   


The postharvest training program will be offered for 20 to 30 young professionals currently working in South Asia in programs, projects or agencies where they are involved in horticultural field research or extension work.  Graduate students, extension workers, government employees and NGO staff are all invited to apply.  There is no charge for this program, and the training will take place over a period of 16 months during 2012-13.  The ideal candidate is a young person from India or South Asia with a strong horticultural background, good English skills, access to the internet, and who is able to show evidence of recent horticulture field research, extension or outreach experience and has the approval of their supervisor to participate.
 
Training activities will include a variety of reading and fieldwork assignments on improved postharvest practices undertaken in the trainees' home state or country, as well as a trip to Noida, India in early 2013 to work with us on implementing postharvest training programs for small-scale horticultural farmers, traders and marketers.  No financial compensation will be provided for the trainee's time away from their work, but the project will provide all the training materials and cover travel expenses for a 4 day trip to India for those trainees who successfully complete all their assignments.  Trainees will also receive a Postharvest Tool Kit and a Postharvest Training Certificate upon successful completion of their training.
 

The deadline for receiving initial applications is November 15, 2011.

Dr. Lisa Kitinoja
The Postharvest Education Foundation
PO Box 38, La Pine, Oregon 97739 USA

Contact information:
Kitinoja@hotmail.com or Kitinoja@postharvest.org
Mobile phone: (916) 708-7218

Website homepage: www.postharvest.org
Blog: http://postharvest.tumblr.com/
Twitter: @PostharvestOrg

The Food Security Center, University of Hohenheim, to award scholarships in 2012

Published on 6th Sep 2011

In 2012, the Food Security Center (FSC) at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany awards up to 17 scholarships for postdoctoral researchers and PhD students for a period of 4 to 6 months. The application deadline is September 30, 2011. Selection is carried out on a competitive basis and the decisions will be communicated up to December 19, 2011. Regarding the details of the different scholarship programs, the application process and the requirements, please consult FSC’s webpage (https://fsc.uni-hohenheim.de/77676.html).Only completed applications using FSC’s application form will be considered.In case of questions (after reading the general and the detailed announcement!) please contact Mrs Elke Breitmayer; e-mail: fsc-scholarships@uni-hohenheim.de.Please send complete (!) applications only (!) to fsc-scholarships@uni-hohenheim.de.Dr. Detlef Virchow
Executive Manager
Food Security Center (FSC)
University of Hohenheim
70593 Stuttgart, Germany
Phone: +49 (711) 459 24 451
Email: detlef.virchow@uni-hohenheim.de

Website: https://fsc.uni-hohenheim.de/77676.html

 

In addition to the short-term scholarships, the Food Security Center (FSC) at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany awards up to 10 scholarships for PhD students  from developing countries (see OECD DAC list) for a period of 36 months, beginning September 01, 2012 (with a month German language course).

The application deadline is October 26, 2011. Selection is carried out on a competitive basis and the decisions will be communicated no later than January 25, 2012. Regarding the details of the scholarship program, the application process and the requirements, please consult FSC’s webpage (https://fsc.uni-hohenheim.de/77676.html”).

The Center wishes to attract outstanding PhD students pursuing a career in academia or development collaboration. The scholarship aims at increasing their previously gained scientific knowledge and skills relevant to food security related issues. The successful candidates will receive scholarships for participating in the PhD program “Global Food Security” to conduct their doctorates.The scholarship is given for a stay at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany. The monthly grant is EUR 1,000 (for the time in Germany, EUR 500 for the time of the field research). In addition, FSC pays for traveling to/from Hohenheim. Health insurance and other costs must be paid for from the stipend.For important questions, please write an email to fsc-scholarships@uni-hohenheim.de - and please only to this mail address! Only completed applications using FSC’s application form will be considered.
Dr. Detlef Virchow
Executive Manager
Food Security Center (FSC)
University of Hohenheim
70593 Stuttgart, Germany
Email: fsc-scholarships@uni-hohenheim.de

Website: https://fsc.uni-hohenheim.de/77676.html 

Scholarships available for summer school on "Food Security for Tropical Smallholders

Published on 6th Sep 2011

"Food Security for Tropical Smallholders: Tools, Methodologies and Underutilized Species for Improving Community Resilience under Climate Change" will be held October 17 to November 11, 2011 in San Jose, Costa Rica.

The Food Security Center (FSC), a university center of excellence in development collaboration at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany, and one of five excellence centers of the program “exceed – Higher Education Excellence in Development Cooperation”, offers up to 12 scholarships for applicant from Latin America, Africa and Asia to participate in this activity. Scholarships include air ticket from nearest airport to San José, Costa Rica and the equivalent to 500 Euro for lodging, meals a transportation in Costa Rican colones upon arrival.
Highly motivated M.Sc. or Ph.D. students are encouraged to send their CV and intention letter to Prof. Dr. Víctor M. Jiménez

Please be aware that applicants should be available for the entire period of the summer school and attend all modules. Deadline: 17 September 2011

Additional information and application instructions can be found at:
www.cigras.ucr.ac.cr/index.php/en/noticias.html

Applications now open for Australian Development Scholarships

Published on 23rd Mar 2011

Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) are long term development awards administered by AusAID.

ADS are a highly valued form of development cooperation and aim to contribute to the long term development needs of Australia's partner countries to promote growth and stability. They provide opportunities for people from developing countries to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study in Australia.

ADS equip scholars with the skills and knowledge to drive change and influence the development outcomes of their own country through obtaining tertiary qualifications at participating Australian higher education institutions and technical colleges.

ADS are available for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study, from Certificate level to PhD at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.  

Fields of study are targeted to address agreed priority human resource and development needs of recipient countries, in line with Australia's bilateral aid program, and regional objectives.

The number of scholarships and fields of study are determined annually by each ADS participating country and in accordance with the Australian Government's bilateral development assistance program. Some countries may limit the level of study (technical, undergraduate or postgraduate) and give priority to certain fields of study to better meet development needs and Australia's specific aid objectives for each country.

Award recipients are required to return to their country of citizenship for two years after they have completed their studies to contribute to the development of their country.

How to apply for an Australian Development Scholarship

Horticulture CRSP Trellis Fund links horticultural graduate students in the U.S. to agricultural NGOs/universities/government agencies in developing countries

Published on 9th Mar 2011

The deadline for the Hort CRSP Trellis Fund by two weeks. The new deadline for submitting a proposal is March 18, 2011.

 

The goal of the Trellis Fund is to link horticultural graduate students in the U.S. to agricultural NGOs/universities/government and research agencies in developing countries, and enable these organizations to extend new ideas to 1,800 farmers worldwide. The Trellis Fund will offer $1,500 fellowships to the graduate students and $2,000 contracts to the developing-world organizations to extend horticultural research to local farmers and horticultural stakeholders. 

 

The developing-world organization will complete and submit a proposal, and Horticulture CRSP will match selected proposals with a horticultural graduate student who has relevant expertise. In completing the Hort CRSP Trellis Fund proposal, the developing-world organization will identify a horticultural problem facing local farmers and the type of expertise they seek in a graduate student.

 

Please visit http://hortcrsp.ucdavis.edu/main/trellis.html for more information.

Le CIRAD recherche un doctorant pour le projet Végé-culture

Published on 17th Feb 2011

Le CIRAD recherche un doctorant pour conduire des travaux de thèse sur le sujet: Les mécanismes de création et de sélection de la diversité dans les systèmes de culture complexes à base de plantes à multiplication végétative en zone tropicale humide.
Pour plus d’informations : http://www.sibaghe.univ-montp2.fr/

Regional Symposium: High Value Vegetables in Southeast Asia: Production, Supply and Demand, Chiang Mai, Thailand Jan. 24-26, 2012

Published on 8th Feb 2011

  • Title: Regional Symposium: High Value Vegetables in Southeast Asia: Production, Supply and Demand
  • Start: 24 January 2012, 0:00 [+0000 UTC]
  • End: 26 January 2012, 0:00 [+0000 UTC]
  • Description: Many issues regarding consumers need, nutrition, food supply, marketing.

Pang Suan Keaw Chiang Mai, Thailand

Hosted by:

Thailand Department of Agriculture (DOA) ASEAN-AVRDC Regional Network (AARNET) Vegetable Science International Network (VEGINET) Horticultural Science Society of Thailand BACKGROUND

Agriculture, and in particular horticulture, is a major contributor to the continued economic growth of most ASEAN member states. However, as recognized by the international agricultural research community, horticultural production in Southeast Asia is beset with production, postharvest, and marketing challenges that need to be addressed to sustain and enhance socioeconomic development. Recent scientific developments have the potential to address the problems facing the vegetable industry. Identifying these advancements and their relevance to the current needs of millions of smallholder vegetable farmers, larger vegetable production companies, market agents and consumers will help the region’s vegetable industry face these challenges.

AIM and SCOPE

To capitalize on the increasing demand for vegetables due to perceived nutrition and health benefits and to ensure supplies are adequate, accessible, and affordable for the poor and marginalized groups, the vegetable industry needs environmentally and economically sustainable production methods, a decrease in postharvest losses, and improved supply chain efficiencies. Major challenges are (1) poor crop performance due to damage by pests and poor crop management, (2) limited or no access to quality planting materials adapted to local conditions and market demands, and (3) limited access to knowledge and technologies for good agricultural practices.

Climate change, which contributes to frequent flooding, prolonged droughts, and temperature extremes, high population growth associated with urbanization and subsequent pressure on arable land, and poor postharvest and marketing strategies further limit the profitability of vegetable production.

These factors need to be addressed in a holistic manner to bring about significant impact. This symposium aims to bring together a wide range of expertise related to the vegetable sector. Through the assessment of the regional vegetable production value chain, it is hoped that representatives from agricultural and environmental agencies, universities, policymakers as well as farmers, consumers, and producer groups will develop sound recommendations to improve and strengthen the region’s vegetable sector in the face of climate change.

The member states of ASEAN are expected to benefit from the regional approach. Economically, it will strengthen trade between member states and also put ASEAN in a much stronger position in international trade due to improved quality and quantity of vegetable produce and better adherence to internationally accepted phytosanitary standards and quality assurance schemes, such as Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). Improved resilience to the negative impacts of climate change will enable the ASEAN vegetable industry to lessen the impact of natural calamities and disasters. Lastly, sustainable use and recycling of production inputs will help minimize the vegetable industry’s impact on the diminishing natural resources of the region.

SESSIONS

The symposium is divided into three sessions to encourage improvement of the sustainability of vegetable production, market access, promotion of vegetable consumption for health and vitality, industry profitability and competitiveness, structural change, and the vegetable industry’s reputation in Southeast Asia.

Session 1: From Seed to Harvest Topics include germplasm, breeding, seed and plant health, integrated crop management with focus on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), low-input organic vegetable production and ASEAN indigenous vegetables.

Session 2: From Harvest to Table Topics include vegetable postharvest technologies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), cold chain management, vegetable economics and marketing, food safety, health and nutrition aspects of vegetables and supply chain model simulation.

Session 3: Cross-sectoral Issues Topics include contributions of vegetable research and development to achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) as well as cross-sectoral issues such as climate change, gender equity, ecological sanitation, urban and regional planning, urban and peri-urban horticulture, disaster risk management and micro-financing.

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Training Course "Vegetables: From Seed to Table and Beyond" begins Sept. 12, 2011

Published on 28th Jan 2011

Dr Robert J. Holmer, Regional Director, invites CERTC members to attend AVRDC  - The World Vegetable Center who will be conducting their 30th International Vegetable Training Course, over the 12 September to 2 December 2011 at their Regional Office for East and Southeast Asia in Thailand.

This year’s training course "Vegetables: From Seed to Table and Beyond" consists of the following three separate but interrelated one-month long modules:

Module I: From Seed to Harvest -- 12 September to 7 October 2011 Module II: From Harvest to Table -- 10 October to 4 November 2011 Module III: Vegetables for Sustainable Development -- 7 November to 2 December 2011 The course targets researchers and extension workers from national and international agricultural research institutes, universities, nongovernmental organizations, and policymakers to improve their knowledge and management skills. 

For more information, please email info-eastasia@worldveg.org. and asked for their brochure

 

Les candidatures sont maintenant ouvertes pour le master international HORTIMET sur l'horticulture méditerranéenne et tropicale

Published on 21st Jan 2011

Les candidatures sont maintenant ouvertes pour le master international HORTIMET sur l'horticulture méditerranéenne et tropicale, délivré par Montpelier SupAgro et AGROCAMPUS OUEST Angers (France). Les dossiers sont disponibles sur www.supagro.fr/web/pages/?idl=19&page=433&id_page=1116. Pour plus d'information contacter  : Prof J.L. Regnard (regnard@supagro.inra.fr) ou Prof E. Geoffriau (Emmanuel.Geoffriau@agrocampus-ouest.fr).

Applications are now open for the international Master HORTIMET on mediterrannean and tropical horticulture

Published on 19th Jan 2011

The applications are now open for the international Master HORTIMET on mediterrannean and tropical horticulture, delivered by Montpelier SupAgro and AGROCAMPUS OUEST Angers (France). Applications are available on www.supagro.fr/web/pages/?idl=19&page=433&id_page=1116. Contacts for more information : Prof J.L. Regnard (regnard@supagro.inra.fr) or Prof E. Geoffriau (Emmanuel.Geoffriau@agrocampus-ouest.fr)."

European Plant Breeding Second Class Starts October 2011

Published on 10th Jan 2011

Applications are now being accepted for the second class of the European Plant Breeding Academy beginning in October of 2011. The integrated postgraduate program, which is not crop specific, teaches the fundamentals of plant breeding, genetics, and statistics  through lectures, discussion, and field trips to public and private breeding programs. Employers appreciate the opportunity to provide their valued employees advanced training without disrupting their full-time employment. Participants will attend six 6-day sessions in five countries. The instructors are internationally recognized experts in plant breeding and seed technology.

For more information on the UC Davis European Plant Breeding Academy or the Plant Breeding Academy in the United States visit http://pba.ucdavis.edu or contact Joy Patterson, jpatterson@ucdavis.edu

PAEPARD call for application for support to the development of multi-stakeholder partnerships for Horticulture R&D Projects

Published on 21st Dec 2010

PAEPARD invites innovative partnerships to apply for support.

Applications should be received at the address indicated in the application form no later than 28 January 2011. Applicants will be informed of the result of their application on 18 February 2011. Inception workshops will be planned in consultation with the successful partnerships and are expected to take place between March and June 2011. 

The Platform for African-European Partnership on Agricultural Research for Development (PAEPARD) supports the establishment of innovative partnerships of African and European stakeholders that engage in agricultural innovation and collaborative research to address shared challenges and opportunities of the partners involved.

The partnerships that PAEPARD supports aim to conduct joint innovation processes that address shared challenges or opportunities. More specifically, within the context of their innovation process, these partnerships wish to formulate and seek funding for joint agricultural research for development (ARD) activities that support their innovation process. While these research activities will be led by a research partner, the leadership of an innovation process goes beyond the mandate and competence of a research organisation and thus requires that another actor assumes this role. Aspiring partnerships are invited to apply for support to establish their partnership and formulate collaborative ARD proposals targeted at identified funding opportunities.

Get more information here.

Download the application form below. 

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Trainees sought for Postharvest Technology Training in Sub-Saharan Africa

Published on 26th Nov 2010

Nominations are being sought for trainees as part of a new USAID project to be implemented in Rwanda during 2010-2013.  The Horticulture CRSP Pilot Project, “Extension of Appropriate Postharvest Technology in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Postharvest Training and Services Center" is being led by Diane Barrett at UC Davis, and she is joined by Dan MacLean at the University of Georgia and Lisa Kitinoja at the World Food Logistics Organization as co-PIs on the USA side. Hilda Vasanthakaalam at the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology in Rwanda is our host country Co-PI. 

The postharvest training program being launched will be offered for 30 young professionals currently working in Ghana, Benin, Gabon, Rwanda, Tanzania and Kenya in programs, projects or agencies where they are involved in horticultural research or extension work.  Graduate students, extension workers, government employees and NGO staff are all invited to apply, and there is no charge for this pilot program.  The training will take place over a period of 10 to 12 months during 2011-12. Young horticulturalists from other SSA countries will be considered if we do not receive enough strong applications from these six focus countries. Training activities will include a variety of reading and fieldwork assignments on improved postharvest practices undertaken in their home country, as well as a trip to Rwanda to work with us on implementing training programs for small-scale women horticultural farmers/marketers. 

No financial compensation will be provided for the trainee's time away from work, but the project will provide all the training materials and cover travel expenses for a one week long trip to Rwanda for those trainees who successfully complete all their assignments.  Trainees will also receive a Postharvest Tool Kit and a Postharvest Training Certificate upon successful completion of their training. Forward this application to anyone you believe may be interested

in this training opportunity.  Please provide your name as the nominator in the space provided at the top of the application form. The ideal candidate is a young person from Sub-Saharan Africa with a strong horticultural background, good English skills, access to the internet, and who is able to show evidence of recent horticulture research and/or extension experience.   The deadline for receiving initial applications is December 16, 2010. 

Please send completed application forms, with applicant's family name added to the file name, in MSWord format to Dr. Kitinoja at kitinoja@postharvest.org

Cornell-in-India and Sathguru Announce12th Food and Agribusiness Management Program (AMP)

Published on 23rd Nov 2010

The 12th Food and Agribusiness Management Program (AMP) to be held in Chennai, India from 20 to 24 June, 2011 and in the Ithaca, New York from 7 to 13 July, 2011.

 The Cornell University led Food and Agri Business Management Program informs leaders from the food and agribusiness industry about current trends; effective strategies for integrating the supply chain; marketing and brand positioning issues in emerging markets; grades, standards and food safety issues; technology incubation for new products and developing new formats and agronomy linkages for food and beverage industry. The program focuses on: 

1.    Explaining global and regional dynamics of the input sector, in particular, crop yield improvement products through INM and other structured crop protection and crop yield improvement interventions. 

2.    Technology transfer mechanisms that stimulate strategic relationships and alliances for the farm input sector. 

3.    Avenues for enhancing business dynamics and business opportunities for input providers through integrated farm support services and extension opportunities. Deliberations will relate to successful farm management support service providers. 

4.    Impact of biotechnology in input management and yield enhancement strategies including nutrient management 

5.    Visit to farms and extension centers, and interactions with different agri business personnel including IPM practitioners and regulators in USA. 

6.    Exposure through case study based discussions that will highlight market access strategies and tactical efforts that can enhance product reach and the product value. 

7.    Group project based exercise that will enhance the participants’ ability to contribute to group dynamics and stimulate innovative business plans. 

While the India module aims at providing exposure to regional challenges and initiating conceptual and strategic discussions on regional issues, the USA module exposes participants to advanced food chain management systems; supply chain and retail management issues; nutrition strategies that impact the food and beverage sector; technology management issues relevant to food and beverage industry and broader food safety issues that are key to product development and product positioning.  It is recommended that participants attend both the modules to acquire the full benefits of AMP, Cornell-in-India and Sathguru provide an option for participants to attend the India module only. The learning experience is supplemented by social events and activities. Participants will thus have significant informal and formal discussions with regulators and peers on issues that impact consumer decisions and the regulatory framework. They will be able to develop strong and lasting relationships with peers from academia and research, with members of the industry, and with faculty members. The course will also enhance their vision and strategic perspective through translational learning. Interaction with over 15 international faculty with extensive global exposure will provide lasting contacts for continued interactions. At the end of the program, simulating exercises enable the participants to apply their learning to practice and receive a certificate from Cornell University, recognizing completion of the program. 

To register, you may submit your duly filled form online at http://www.sathguru.com/ceeregistration/nominee.php  For additional information http://www.sathguru.com/amp  for additional information. You may also view and download the program brochure at http://www.sathguru.com/amp/amp.pdf

Cornell-in-India and Sathguru Announce Seed Industry Program 2011

Published on 15th Nov 2010

About the Program  

The four-day residential course on Seed development and delivery for the private and public sector will focus on enhancing the ability of the participants to understand emerging issues and develop strategic solutions to augment business through deeper understanding of the business growth drivers, research management, technology access through licensing, regulatory, market access factors and business restructuring needs of the seed sector. Understanding the emerging models of seed development and delivery in a public-private partnership mode, the course will also explore possible ways in which Public sector may enhance their contribution in seed delivery through innovative delivery models.  The comprehensive exposure will cover product development through conventional breeding and through biotechnology application, technology access through licensing, regulatory mechanisms for seed sector and regulatory mechanisms for genetically modified crops, market access factors and business restructuring needs of the sector. The participants are from private & public enterprises and academia. Directors, Crop Managers, Head of Marketing, Head of Research, Senior Managers, Product Managers, Head of product development, Head of Regulations, Head of Operations, Professors and Scientists will ideally gain by participating. On the whole there will be around 35 – 40 participants from all across the world participating in this program. 

Cornell & Sathguru Cornell - Sathguru have been associated for the last 15 years in providing Executive Education in the Asian region. Sathguru, as an associate of Cornell is engaged in executive capacity building and research in several regions of Asia.  You may please visit www.sathguru.com/seeds  to learn more about the programs conducted in the past. 

Program Fee 

The Program fee per participant is USD 1300 and includes Course Material, Tuition, Graduation, Board and Accommodation. Travel, Visa, Insurance and any other incidentals are however, not included. Service Tax as applicable will be levied on the above fee. 

Registration 

We are confident leaders from your esteemed Organisation will benefit by participation. You may submit the nominations online at http://www.sathguru.com/ceeregistration/nominee.php Please click here for the program brochure (pdf). For additional information www.sathguru.com/seeds.

The African Seed Health Centre, Sokoine University, Morogoro, Tanzania

The African Seed Health Centre, Sokoine University, Morogoro, Tanzania

They provide a comprehensive seed health training programme consisting of short term individual/group courses and long-term education through research projects leading to post-graduate qualifications (Diploma, M.Sc, PhD level and others.  Click here for further details.

Reports

ICTs and Higher Education in Africa

This report reviews existing national and international policies with regard to the use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning within institutions of tertiary education.  Common areas of strength and weakness with reference to educational technology readiness in the Partnership for Higher Education in Africa (PHEA) countries are explored. These countries are Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda.  The authors outline the challenges to the deployment of ICT in tertiary education within the PHEA areas. Finally, lessons learned and possibilities for collaboration are highlighted.       

Full text available as: Pdf

Building Pathways out of Rural Poverty Through Investments in Agricultural Information Systems. Final Report by Dwight W. Allen and Mary Anderson Ochs. Feb. 2008

Last year Cornell University and partners put together a 'WorldAginfo' Design Team to test the premise that: "new collaborative information technologies offer an exciting opportunity to transform agricultural education and information systems in Asia and Africa." The Team was charged by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to explore the landscape of agricultural education and information systems in Asia and Africa, and to come up with "a set of recommendations for areas of investment that have the potential to improve the lives of smallholders through better access to agricultural education, training and information."

Full text available as: Pdf

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