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10 Feb, 2016


Short Training Courses
The Centre for Agricultural Research and Development of the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources will conduct courses listed below at its premises at Bunda Campus between February and April 2016.
Course Title: Quantitative Research Methods in Agriculture and Forestry
Dates: 22-26 February 2016
Target Participants: Researchers and professionals in governmental organisations, non-governmental organisations, private sector, research firms and academic institutions with prior knowledge of basic statistics.
Course objective: To develop skills in applied experimental designs for field research in agriculture and forestry among researchers and professionals for evidence based policy and decision making.
Course sessions:
Session 1: Principles of experimental designs
Session 2: Setting research objectives
Session 3: Choosing treatments
Session 4: Selecting research sites
Session 5: Replication
Session 6: Plot structure
Session 7: Randomization
Session 8: Sampling
Session 9: Taking measurements
Session 10: Plot layout
Session 11: Incomplete block design
Session 12: Split-plot designs
Session 13: Experimental planning
Session 14: Design of field experiment
Training methods: These include presentations, group discussions and plenary, and problem solving.

Course Title: Analysis of Data from Field Experiments
Dates: 7 – 11 March 2016
Target Participants: Researchers and professionals in governmental organisations, non-governmental organisations, private sector, research firms and academic institutions with prior knowledge of basic statistics.
Course objective: To develop knowledge and skills of participants in statistical methods appropriate for summarizing and analyzing data from field experiments and in reporting writing for publication in scientific journals.
Course sessions
Session 1: Review of experimental design
Session 2: Objectives and steps in data analysis
Session 3: Software familiarization
Session 4: Descriptive analysis and data exploration
Session 5: Analysis of variance as a descriptive tool
Session 6: Ideas of simple inference
Session 7: An introduction to statistical modeling
Session 8: An introduction to multiple levels
Session 9: Writing up and presenting results
Session 10: Design and analysis complexity
Session 11: Dealing with categorical data
Session 12: Getting more out of on-farm trials and multilevel problems
Session 13: Complications in agroforestry trials
Session 14: Complications in data
Session 15: Data analysis
Session 16: On your return
Training methods: These include presentations, hands-on software based data analysis, group discussions and plenary, and problem solving.

Course Title: Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction in Development Programmes and Projects
Course Dates: 14 – 18 March 2016
Target Participants: This course is offered to disaster risk management policy makers, professionals and development practitioners from government, NGOs, the private sector, and researchers.
Course Objective: To develop knowledge and skills and provide tools for mainstreaming disaster risk reduction in development projects in the context of climate change adaptation.
Course Sessions:
Session 1: Introduction to DRR
Session 2: Understanding DRR
Session 3: DRR Programming
Session 4: DRR in Local and International Policies
Session 5: Climate Change Adaptation, DRR and Social Protection
Session 6: Experiences from the Field: What can we learn from the practitioners in Malawi
Session 7: Tools for Mainstreaming DRR in Development Projects
Session 8: Formulating development projects that mainstream DRR in the context of climate change adaptation
Session 9: Results-based Management of DRR Projects
Training methods: Include presentations, case studies, group exercises, group discussions and plenary, sharing of experiences among the participants.

Course Title: Project Cycle Management
Course Dates: 21 – 24 March 2016
Target Participants: They include policy makers, researchers, consultants, professionals and development practitioners and those involved in development programmes and projects in public, private and non-profit institutions.
Course Objective: To develop knowledge, skills and positive attitudes that enable participants to formulate and manage implementation of development projects.
Course Sessions:
Session 1: Project management concepts
Session 2: Project management professional knowledge areas
Session 3: Project organisation and governance
Session 4: Logical Framework Approach
Session 5: Project initiation phase
Session 6: Project planning and appraisal phase
Session 7: Project implementation and control phase
Session 8: Project closure phase
Training Methods: Several methods will be applied that include: Presentations using multimedia, flashcards, group exercises, individual exercises, case studies, experiences by participants, world wide web exercises, and guided study of learning materials.

Course Title: Strategic Environmental Assessment
Course Dates: 4 – 8 April 2016
Target Participants: They include policy makers, researchers, consultants, professionals and development practitioners and those involved in development programmes and projects in public, private and non-profit institutions.
Objective: To develop knowledge and skills of participants in the application of Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for formulation of environmentally friendly policies, plans and programmes in public, private and non-profit institutions.
Course Sessions:
Session 1: Introduction to SEA
Session 2: Institutional, policy and legal frameworks for SEA
Session 3: Scoping for SEA
Session 4: Integration of SEA into formulation of policies, plan and programmes
Session 5: Tools for SEA
Session 6: Public participation in SEA
Session 7: Preparation of SEA Report
Session 8: Decision making on SEA
Session 9: Monitoring and evaluation of SEA implementation
Session 10: Developments in SEA
Training Methods: Include presentations using multimedia, group discussions and plenary, and case studies.

Course Title: Participatory Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Course Dates: 11 – 15 April 2016
Target groups: They include policy makers, researchers, consultants, professionals and development practitioners and those involved in development programmes and projects in public, private and non-profit institutions.
Course Objective: To develop knowledge and skills of participants in designing, implementing and evaluating participatory project monitoring and evaluation system of programmes and projects for sustainability.
Course sessions:
Session 1: Key concepts in participatory project monitoring and evaluation
Session 2: Participatory versus convention project monitoring and evaluation
Session 3: Principles of participatory project monitoring and evaluation
Session 4: Stakeholder assessment and selection of key stakeholders for participation
Session 5: Factors of participatory project monitoring and evaluation system success or failure
Session 6: Development of participatory project monitoring and evaluation system
Session 7: Budgeting for participatory project monitoring and evaluation system
Session 8: Implementation and control of participatory project monitoring and evaluation system
Session 9: Participatory project monitoring and evaluation reporting and communication
Session 10: Participatory project monitoring and evaluation review and learning
Training Methods: Include presentations using multimedia, group discussions and plenary, and case studies.

Course Title: Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
Course Dates: 18 – 29 April 2016
Target groups: They include policy makers, researchers, consultants, professionals and development practitioners and those involved in development programmes and projects in public, private and non-profit institutions.
Objectives: To develop knowledge and skills of participants in the application of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for formulation of environmentally friendly and socially equitable development programmes and projects.
Course Sessions:
Session 1: Introduction and overview of ESIA
Session 2: Institutional, policy and legal frameworks for ESIA systems
Session 3: Public participation in ESIA
Session 4: Screening for ESIA
Session 5: Scoping for ESIA
Session 6: Conducting ESIA and audit
Session 7: Mitigation and impact management
Session 8: Preparation of ESIA report
Session 9: Review of ESIA report quality
Session 10: Decision making on ESIA report
Session 11: ESIA project management
Session 12: Monitoring and evaluation of ESIA implementation
Session 13: ESIA project decommissioning
Session 14: Developments in ESIA and future directions
Training Methods: Include presentations using multimedia, group discussions and plenary, case studies and field excursion.


How to Apply:
Complete and return a registration form that can be obtained from Ms. Ngwira at least 7 days before start of each course:
Ms. Mary Ngwira, CARD, P.O. Box 219, Lilongwe, Malawi. Phone: +265-1-277-412/ +265-888-355-820/ +265-111-740-357
Email: maryngwira2009@yahoo.com or card@bunda.luanar.mw

Detailed information about the courses and other training opportunities can be obtained from:
Mr. Deusdedit Peter Kafere, Training and Consultancy Coordinator: +265-993-584-838/+265-884-968-827 or +265-111-553-718
Email: tcc@bunda.luanar.mw / dpkafere@gmail.com

Course Fees: Residential Half-Board: Non- Residential:
1 Week Course K237,500.00 K213,500.00 K177,500.00
2 Weeks Course K485,000.00 K433,000.00 K355,000.00
Residential fees cover accommodation, lunch, supper, refreshments, training materials, trainers, training facilities and equipment, and certification. Half-board fees cover accommodation, lunch, refreshments, training materials, trainers, training facilities and equipment, and certification. Non-Residential fees cover lunch, refreshments, training materials, trainers, training facilities and equipment, and certification.

Payment of fees is through the bank. Account details are:
Account name: Centre for Agricultural Research and Development
Account #: 297429
Name of Bank: National Bank of Malawi, Lilongwe Branch
Swift Code: NB MA MW MW 008
Account Type: Current Account



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