Tech-MODE for Agricultural Education and Improved Livelihoods in ...

SYNTHESIS OF EIGHT COUNTRY CASE STUDIES
document an inventory of local institutions, facilities and capabilities for Tech-
MODE, as well as describe the learning needs that can be addressed through Tech-
MODE. The country studies will be discussed for further action during this
workshop and eventually presented at the FARA General Assembly, June 2007.
Expected outcome. Suggestions for further action on COL’s complementary and
catalytic role in collaboration with strategic partners, such as FARA, on Tech-
MODE in agricultural education and improved livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa.
Procedure. Participants will be the case study collaborators and additional
attendants, including participants from the preceding AOER workshop.
Rainer Zachmann explains the procedure and presents a key question that should
lead to the expected outcome:
What are the challenges for COL’s complementary and catalytic role in collaboration
with strategic partners on Tech-MODE for agricultural education and improved
livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa?
Throughout the following presentations, workshop participants note down
keywords related to the key question on A5-size cards. 1-3 words, 1 subject per
card, felt-tip pen, large lower-case letters (no CAPITALS !).
Country collaborators present the executive summary and conclusions of their
country reports (15 minutes each + 10 minutes for clarifications).
Someone else describes other initiatives in SSA (SCARDA, RAILS, BASIC, …)
Krishna Alluri describes possibilities and limitations of COL.
Workshop participants jointly classify the collected keywords into subject
categories.
Participants grouped around subject categories elaborate suggestions according to
the expected workshop outcome (30-60 minutes). Depending on time, groups may
rotate to allow interaction.
Groups present their suggestions to the plenary.
On 9 and 10 June 2007 we will continue discussing the challenges and suggestions
at a COL-FARA Side Meeting in Sandton with additional stakeholders. On 15 June
2007 between 11:00 – 11:20, we will have 5 minutes to report the outcome to the
FARA General Assembly.
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