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Course Overview
FeaturedThis course provides participants with practical knowledge and tools to design, implement, and manage Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems tailored to agriculture and rural development programs. It emphasizes the use of participatory approaches, data collection methods, and impact evaluation techniques relevant to agricultural projects, food security, rural livelihoods, and community development initiatives. Participants will gain practical skills to track progress, assess outcomes, and support evidence-based decision-making.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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M&E officers, specialists, and managers in agriculture and rural development
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Project/program managers working in NGOs, government agencies, or donor-funded projects
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Agricultural extension officers and researchers
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Rural development practitioners and consultants
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Donors, policymakers, and development partners
Course Impact
Organization Impact
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Improved tracking and reporting of agricultural and rural development outcomes
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Enhanced accountability and transparency to stakeholders and donors
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Better data-driven decision-making to maximize project efficiency
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Stronger capacity to demonstrate impact and mobilize future funding
Individual Impact
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Gain specialized M&E skills for agriculture and rural programs
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Learn participatory and community-based evaluation techniques
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Improve ability to design effective indicators and frameworks
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Strengthen career opportunities in agriculture, development, and M&E fields
Course Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Understand the role of M&E in agriculture and rural development.
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Design M&E frameworks tailored to agricultural projects.
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Apply participatory tools for rural data collection and evaluation.
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Analyze and report agricultural M&E data effectively.
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Conduct impact assessments and use findings for policy and program improvement.
Course Outline
Module 1: Fundamentals of M&E in Agriculture and Rural Development
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Concepts, principles, and importance of M&E in agriculture
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M&E frameworks: Logical Framework Approach (LFA), Theory of Change (ToC)
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Case Study: M&E in a food security and livelihoods program
Module 2: Indicators and Data Collection Tools
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Developing SMART indicators for agricultural outcomes
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Household surveys, participatory rural appraisal (PRA), and focus groups
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Use of ICT and GIS tools in agricultural data collection
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Practical Exercise: Designing agricultural M&E indicators
Module 3: Data Management and Analysis for Agriculture
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Ensuring data quality and reliability in rural settings
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Tools for agricultural data analysis (Excel, SPSS, Stata)
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Handling baseline, midline, and endline evaluations
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Case Study: Crop yield monitoring and reporting
Module 4: Impact Evaluation and Learning in Rural Development
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Methods for evaluating agriculture and rural interventions (quasi-experimental, RCTs)
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Gender and inclusion in agricultural M&E
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Translating findings into policy and practice
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Practical: Conducting a mock impact evaluation
Module 5: Reporting, Learning, and Using M&E for Decision-Making
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Writing effective M&E reports for agriculture and rural programs
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Sharing findings with farmers, communities, and policymakers
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Strengthening adaptive management and accountability
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Case Study: Using M&E evidence to improve agricultural extension services
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
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Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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