INTRODUCTION

Given that metropolitan areas have already been developed in the contemporary period, rural development is on the rise. The decision to develop rural areas must, however, take into account a number of factors, including the agricultural and financial expertise of rural development. The understanding of the right techniques and fundamental principles of rural development will be imparted to the participants of this course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course the participants will be able to:

• Describe and evaluate contemporary arguments on rural development with a focus on rural living conditions, the nation, organizations, markets, and the roles of agriculture and other rural sectors of the economy.
• Assess past and present attempts at providing rural services, such as through infrastructure, research, and extension
• Examine the impact of rural development strategies on equality, poverty, and financial status while taking into account the diverse geographic contexts
• Understanding rural finance will help you evaluate agricultural and rural portfolios and analyze loans using the 5Cs of rural finance.
• You will also gain an understanding of new savings and loan approaches that can be used in rural settings.
• Finally, you will develop strategies to overcome the obstacles that rural development faces in terms of financial services.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The training is intended for anyone working with NGOs, governments, MFIs, and donors who help rural communities and development in rural areas.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to Rural Development

• Meaning of rural development
• Rural poverty and food insecurity
• Characteristics, concepts, and constraints of rural livelihoods
• Rural versus urban development
• Development of rural areas
• Financing in rural areas

Poverty Traps and Risks

• Dynamics of rural poverty
• Poverty and risk
• Poverty and savings
• Poverty and lending

Rural Development and specific sectors

• Agriculture in rural areas
• Non-farm economy in rural areas
• Infrastructure in rural areas
• Agriculture research and extension
• Education and health in rural areas
• Water and land

GENERAL NOTES

• Our seasoned instructors, who have years of experience as seasoned professionals in their respective fields of work, will be teaching this course. A combination of practical exercises, theory, group projects, and case studies are used to teach the course.
• The participants receive training manuals and supplementary reading materials.
• Participants who complete this course successfully will receive a certificate.
• We can also create a course specifically for your organization to match your needs. To learn more, get in touch with us at training@dealsontrainers.org.
• The training will take place at DEALSON TRAINERS IN NAIROBI, KENYA in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee includes lunch, course materials, and lodging for the training session. Upon request, we may arrange for our participants' lodging and transportation to the airport.
• Payment must be made to our bank account before the training begins, and documentation of payment should be emailed to training@dealsontrainers.org