This course will equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills to monitor and evaluate climate-smart agriculture (CSA) initiatives. Climate-smart agriculture aims to sustainably increase agricultural productivity, enhance resilience (adaptation), reduce/remove greenhouse gases (mitigation), and achieve national food security and development goals.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training on monitoring and evaluation for climate-smart agriculture, participants will:

• Understand the Concept and Importance of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA)
• Grasp the Fundamentals of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
• Develop and Apply M&E Frameworks for CSA Projects
• Collect and Analyze Data Relevant to CSA M&E
• Evaluate the Impact of CSA Interventions
• Apply Economic and Cost-Benefit Analysis to CSA Projects
• Design a Comprehensive M&E Plan for a CSA Project

Target Participants

• M&E Officers
• Agricultural Extension Officers
• Project Managers
• Climate Change Specialists
• Donor Agencies
• NGOs
• Government Officials

Course Duration

5 Days

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA)

• Understanding Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA)
• CSA in the Context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• CSA Practices and Technologies

Module 2: Fundamentals of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)

• Introduction to M&E
• The M&E Cycle
• Indicators and Metrics for M&E

Module 3: M&E in the Context of Climate-Smart Agriculture

• CSA-Specific M&E Frameworks
• Data Collection and Analysis in CSA M&E
• Establishing Baselines for CSA Projects

Module 4: Evaluation Techniques for CSA Projects

• Performance Evaluation
• Attribution and Contribution in CSA M&E
• Cost-Benefit Analysis in CSA

Module 5: Reporting, Learning, and Knowledge Management

• M&E Reporting for CSA Projects
• Learning from M&E Data
• Knowledge Management and Dissemination

Module 6: Designing M&E Plans for CSA Projects

• Developing an M&E Plan for CSA Projects
• Risk Management and Adaptation in CSA M&E

General Notes

• This course will be delivered by our seasoned trainers with vast experience and knowledge in the field.
• Upon completion of the course, participants will be issued with a certificate
• The course will be taught using a combination of practical activities, presentations, group work, and case studies.
• Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.
• All our courses can be tailor-made to our participants' needs