International Premier Value Chain Development Training Seminar (ValueLinks Methodology) 7th to 11th April, 2014 At Sentido Paradise Beach Resort, Mombasa, Kenya Since 2008, ATC has conducted ValueLinks seminars in Nairobi, Nakuru, Nyeri, Mombasa, Bungoma and Naivasha, Kenya, and facilitated one seminar in Windhoek, Namibia. Participants have been drawn from various countries all over the world, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Namibia, Nigeria, Uganda, Netherlands and Germany. There is widespread agreement that economic growth can be a major driver for reducing poverty. The concept of “value chain promotion” has emerged as an important tool for pro-poor economic development; the value chain approach helps development programmes in addressing issues of economic change that are critical to the poor. In the era of globalization, value chain promotion is mainly related to the competitiveness of food production, rural industries and light manufacturing that provide livelihoods for large numbers of people. In most weak economies, business communities need to get much better organized and become more market-oriented. The investment of government and private enterprises has to be coordinated. Building on these ideas, GTZ (German Technical Co-operation), now merged with DED (German Development Services) and InWent into GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), has developed an action-oriented methodology that compiles the most important tools for value chain promotion called ValueLinks. It provides the framework for a systematic approach to strengthening national and regional competitiveness and includes know-how for development organizations and public agencies active in the field of economic promotion. ValueLinks is organized along the steps in a project cycle and is being used in many countries to guide economic development programmes and enhance the capacity of local institutions. A number of countries in Africa have benefited from the ValueLinks approach. AGRI AND CO-OPERATIVE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD Located within the Co-operative University College of Kenya premises, Ushirika Road, Karen Tel (+254) 020 2325498, 0720564169, 0735847866 P.O. Box 465 00502 Karen, Nairobi, Email [email protected] ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company “Your Customer Focused Quality Training , Consultancy and Research Services Provider” ATC is registered with NITA Objectives of the seminar The objective of the seminar is to enhance the skills of participants in designing, implementing and monitoring value chain upgrading projects. The know-how covers both technical subjects and facilitation skills working with groups of entrepreneurs, business associations and public institutions. Target participants The ValueLinks Introductory Training Seminar is intended to serve consultants, planners and practitioners working in development agencies, consulting firms, business associations or government agencies active in economic development. Seminar content The seminar gives participants a profound introduction to the concept and methodology of ValueLinks, the value chain promotion approach developed by GTZ. In particular, the training shall cover the following: Designing value chain promotion projects at the interface of regional and sectoral economic development, Selecting value chains based on promising pro-poor growth opportunities, Mapping and analyzing sub-sectors and value chains Developing a vision and strategy for chain upgrading, Process design and facilitation skills for working with chain actors and engaging in public-private partnership, Facilitating market linkages and the business organization of small-scale enterprises and rural producers, Embedding financial and service arrangements in private business transactions, Introducing standards on product quality and safety Making public agencies more responsive to business needs, and Conducting impact monitoring in value chain projects. Seminar methodology ValueLinks is one of the most recognized VC development approaches and currently implemented by a large number of programmes worldwide. The training shall adopt an interactive methodology including short presentation of concepts, facts and use of group exercises involving the application of hands-on tools and utilization of concrete cases. Participants shall be expected to apply the concepts in working group sessions and get insight into real-world practice during a field excursion. Training Material “Your Customer Focused Quality Training , Consultancy and Research Services Provider” ATC is registered with NITA Participants will receive a complete set of ValueLinks presentations and additional information on value chain promotion in form of a seminar binder and on CD-ROM. Duration The seminar will start on Monday 7th April 2014 at 0800hrs (8:00AM) and will run up to Friday 11th April 2014 afternoon at 1500hrs (3:00PM). Participants are expected to arrive at the venue on the evening of Sunday 6th April 2014. Language The seminar language will be English. Venue The workshop will be held at Sentido Paradise Beach Resort in Mombasa. With a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean this is one venue where participants will wish that the training never ends. The Indian Ocean ‘swimming pool’ and other recreational facilities will help participants relax after a long training day. You are advised to bring some sportswear with you. The Mombasa weather is normally hot and humid. It is cooler in July and August, reaching just 27C as a high. For more information about the venue visit neptunehotels Facilitators The seminar will be facilitated by highly qualified and experienced ValueLinks experts from ATC and GIZ. Training fee The training fee inclusive of applicable taxes( Certification, full board accommodation for 6 nights, excursion and training materials) per participant Ksh.100, 000(US$1170) If you take advantage of our early registration and sign up by 28th February 2014, you will receive a discount of Kshs 10,000(US $ 117) NB: Those who wish not to be on Full board accommodation, (Day conference and Training fee) is Kshs. 78,000 Please note that participants are responsible for their transportation to and from the training venue and for all other expenses that are not covered by the training fees. Payment Payment can be made to the following accounts: Payment in Ksh; Cheques are payable to Agri and Co-operative Training and Consultancy services Ltd or Wired to our account at Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd Karen Branch A/c No 1110226659. The bank International Swift Code is KCBLKENX. “Your Customer Focused Quality Training , Consultancy and Research Services Provider” ATC is registered with NITA Payment in USD; Cheques are payable to Agri and Co-operative Training and Consultancy Services Ltd or Wired to our account at Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Karen Branch A/c No 02120500208300. Registration You can register by sending us an email ([email protected] or [email protected] ) request to participate in the ValueLinks workshop. Once we have processed your application, we will request confirmation and payment of the course fee. Below is a listing of ATC’s products/services portfolio: ATC offers training, consultancy and research services in the areas of: Agribusiness Organizational Development; Farming as a Business; Value Chain Development; Demand Driven Extension Services Cross-cutting Issues – Human Rights, Gender, HIV/AIDS; Entrepreneurship and Business Planning; Marketing; Contract Farming Quality Management and Certification Training of Trainers; Corporate Governance and Enterprise Development Strategic Management Financial Management for SACCOs Other tailor made training packages upon request. Co-operatives Promotion and Development Feasibility Studies Market Research Organizations turnaround strategies development and implementation Project management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation For more information, please contact us on [email protected] or Telephone numbers (+254) 20 2325498 / (+254) 0720 564169 and (+254) 0735 847866.
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