ugandaToT_apr2014

Smallholder Pig Value Chain Development (SPVCD) in Uganda ** Training of Trainers Workshop ** //Training the trainers to deliver appropriate and innovative training interventions to service providers, farmers and other actors of the pig value chain in selected districts and counties in Uganda //

** April 8th – 11th 2014, Kampala – Uganda **

Objectives
To help prepare extension staff and technical assistant providers from different partner institutions on delivering the training modules developed by local consultants. The training modules cover key topics for improving the Smallholder Pig Value Chains in Uganda.

** Introduction ** The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is coordinating, with other partners, an IFAD/EU funded project – Smallholder Pig Value Chain Development (SPVCD) Project in Uganda titled “//Catalysing the emerging smallholder pig value chains in Uganda to increase rural incomes and assets//”. The project aims to improve livelihoods, incomes and assets of smallholder pig producers through increased productivity, reduced risk, and improved market access in pig value chains. The project effectively started in Uganda in October 2012. ILRI is implementing the project together with national partners, namely: the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLiRRI), Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF): National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS); the local governments of Kamuli, Masaka and Mukono districts; Makerere University; VEDCO and VSO; and representatives of the private sector. The project targets primarily resource-poor smallholder pig keepers, particularly women, and other marginalized groups who participate in pig value chains, especially as small scale producers, as well as the communities in which they live. As part of the project’s special focus on capacity development of different actors along the value chain, an initiative on-going to develop instructional materials for training of farmers, service providers and other value chain actors on practical pig best-bet technologies. Under this commissioned consultancy, 8 training modules have been developed together with associated instructional materials. The modules cover best-bet interventions in pig breeding management; pig feeding; pig health including African Swine Fever (ASF) and parasites; business planning and finance; marketing and institutional strengthening; pig management; and boar selection. A training of trainers manual has been developed which includes the practical guide to application of training/learning theories for adults, the role and responsibilities for the field level trainer and the training team of service providers, as well as resources, a training planning calendar, and Train the Trainer session guide for district level training. The first national training of trainers’ workshop has been planned to take place in Kampala at the Hotel Africana between 8th and 11th April 2014. ** Aim and Objectives ** The aim of the workshop is to prepare a core group of trainers to implement the field level training of farmers and other actors in the Uganda pig value chain and design practical strategies for rolling out the training to other districts and counties. The training workshop intends to: ** Outputs ** ** Participants ** The training targets a total 25 participants drawn from partner organizations and other service providers from key stakeholder organizations representing the actors in the pig value chains. ** Venue ** The ToT workshop will be held at **//Hotel Africana//** in Kampala. ** The ToT Approach ** The SPVCD project has adopted the ToT approach that is intended to initiate a cascade of trainings in which core-trainers teach knowledge, pig value addition/best-bet interventions, activities or skills to trainees, who become trainers, and then teach this knowledge and transfer skills to others. The cascade forms as each trained group has its capacity raised to the point where it can train another group who can in turn facilitate the next group to achieve a critical mass of effective actors of farmers and others in the pig value chain. The exponential sharing of information and transfer of skills via a cascade of training approach is expected to promote a quick adoption of the best-bet technologies in the selected themes. The ToT approach has adopted the following step-wise process. - //Step 1.// Selection of master-trainers. A core team of master-trainers has been selected with the experience and skills needed to train a target ToT group. The international consultant acting as the lead master trainer will work with other trainers drawn from ILRI and SPVCD partners to determine the training needs of the ToT group and design then deliver training to would-be trainers. - //Step 2:// Assessment of the group. The international consultant as the lead master-trainer will determine the learning needs of each ToT participant prior to the workshop. Information will be gathered through online survey and interaction with service provider organizations nominating the ToT group. At the beginning of the training, an assessment of the ToT group’s expectations, goals, prior training, work experiences, theoretical models and intervention strategies will be conducted. The training approach will then be refined to ensure that it meets the group’s specifications. - //Step3.// Preparation of the trainees for the TOT. Time will be spent to ensure the ToT group learns about the SPVCD course/module development and training process. Special emphasis will be made on the time and commitment required and professionalism and facilitation as well as organizational skills that the process will demand of them and their organizations. Each “trainer” will be asked to display their skills during the workshop and show commitment to the process and agree to receive and also provide honest constructive feedback to their peers. - //Step 4.// A Training of Trainers manual has been developed and will be validated at the ToT to confirm a ToT curriculum and guide that also includes a step-by-step plan for preparing the future trainers to train others. The ToT manual includes the following methodologies: Understanding of the theoretical base of training; Training competence in the interventions related to SPVCD best bet themes; Competence in participatory training skills; Practical experience in the use of training skills; Personal growth through self-awareness and building personal confidence as a trainer of trainers; Participation in trainers network or team of support
 * 1) Familiarize participants to the full 8 module training resources of the SPVCD project;
 * 2) Familiarize of participants with SPVCD project and the emerging capacity building needs of actors along the Uganda pig value chain;
 * 3) Equip the potential trainers with the knowledge, skills and competencies to implement the training at district levels;
 * 4) Review, feedback and validate the draft training modules, their instructional content and delivery approach;
 * 5) Engage trainers to practically apply relevant learning theories as well as adult learning principles in planning, implementing and evaluating the training using the modules;
 * 6) Expose “trainers” with techniques for practical application of relevant and innovative training methodologies and facilitation skills to deliver the modules at the field level;
 * 7) Equip participants with skills and approaches for evaluating and assessing field level training; and
 * 8) Design plans, strategies and guidelines for the application of the modules at the field level.
 * 1) Review comments, input and feedback/suggestions for improving the practical application of the draft training modules, content, resources and delivery approaches documented;
 * 2) Trainers knowledge, skills and competencies to implement the training at district levels enhanced;
 * 3) Trainers ability to apply relevant learning theories and adult learning principles in planning, implementing and evaluating the training using the modules enhanced;
 * 4) Skills and competencies of trainers in practical application of relevant and innovative training methodologies and facilitation skills for delivering the modules at the field level enhanced;
 * 5) Participants equipped with skills and approaches for evaluating and assessing field level training; and
 * 6) Plans, strategies and guidelines for the application of the modules at the field level designed;

- //Step 5.// Delivering the ToT course is designed to use adult training model in which learning comes from many directions including trainers training information and skills, trainees educating and informing trainers, trainees training and learning from each other, and trainees in self-reflection educating themselves. The model utilizes a participatory approach that respects and encourages the integration of prior knowledge and experience, promotes active participation, teaches skills through practice and encourages supportive. To this end a number of methodologies will be used including short, lectures, presentations, games, group and individual exercise, role plays and simulations and other innovative forms of active engagement in setting the training discourse for each module or module session.

** Training Program ** q Opening Remarks - ILRI in Uganda - Training background || Washington Ochola
 * **Day 1: Tuesday 08/04/14** ||  ||
 * Time || Activity Event || Responsibility || Comments/Training Layout ||
 * 8:00 AM || Registration || Esther Ndungu / Rachel Miwanda ||   ||
 * 8:30 AM || q Welcome and Introductions

Danilo Pezo Washington Ochola || The morning opening session is to be conducted at the main plenary hall. || q ToT Training Needs and Entry Level (Feedback from On-line Survey) q The ToT Agenda including Agenda and Commitment for Day 1 q Photo Session || Washington Ochola || The facilitator presents the results of online TNA survey to establish participants’ competencies, experiences and training needs. A short participatory session facilitated to further establish the entry levels and perceptions/abilities. This will be done before presentation and adoption of workshop program || All “trainers” || Using cards, participants do a participatory mapping of target groups along the pig value chains and discussion of the appropriate training methods Facilitator presents a short PPT on training frameworks and models || Short PPT and plenary discussion of innovative training skills and methods || Presentation of review outcomes ||  || Participants to work in small groups to review and provide feedback on the 8 modules. Each group of 3 “trainer’s” will review module they have expertise in or intend to facilitate at the field level. A review guide will be provided as a group discussion template ||
 * 9:00 AM || q Objectives and Outputs of the Workshop
 * 10:30 AM |||||| COFFEE/TEA BREAK ||
 * 11:00 AM || Theoretical basis of Training – Adult Learning Principles and other training frameworks || Washington Ochola
 * 12:00 NOON || Facilitation Skills, Approaches and Methods ||   || Guided “Role Play” with the introductory session of a selected module. Video clips of the role plays will be taken for review and feedback on the do’s and don’ts of facilitation
 * 1:00 PM |||||| LUNCH BREAK ||
 * 2:00 PM || Review and Validation of SPVCD Training Modules
 * 4:00 PM |||||| COFFEE/TEA BREAK ||
 * 4:15 PM || Presentation of training module review feedback ||   || Groups to present their feedback on 8 training modules and suggest critical and practical training/delivery issues using template ||
 * 5:00 PM || q Evaluation of the Day

q Day’s Closing Remarks || Washington Ochola/ Participants Emily Ouma || Facilitator to lead a participatory evaluation of the days proceedings || q Objectives and commitments for the day || “Trainer(s)” || - One or a group of trainers picked on the previous day leads all in a recap of previous day’s proceedings || q Group work and group presentations of training pans || Washington Ochola All “trainers” || - Using group exercise guide, participants develop training plan for the 8 modules. Exercise guide and template to be prepared by a group of 3-4 “trainers” based on expertise or module trainer will facilitate. The plan to include aims and objectives/outputs, training schedule, plan of implementation, venue organization, assessment and use of resources || All “trainers” || - Using the world cafe method, presentation, feedback and review of training plan is conducted following instructions and guide from facilitator || q Practical issues - Challenges and opportunities - Designing and delivering the training - Multi-agency coordination of training - Team training || Washington Ochola All “trainers” || - Group work on selected field level training issues - Group presentations and plenary discussion on how to organize training of other trainers or farmers at local level addressing: target group selection and needs assessment; training design; venue and training resources; training for impact and value chain development change; delivering the training and co-organization by many agencies; other challenges and opportunities for delivering the training. || - Workshop setting organized to simulate real field situation Module trainer - Video clip taken for review during discussions ||
 * **Day 2: Wednesday 09/04/14** ||  ||
 * Time || Activity Event || Responsibility || Comments/Training Layout ||
 * 8:30 AM || q Recap of previous day
 * 9:00 AM || q Organizing the training event/session and program – creating a memorable experience for trainees
 * 10:30 AM |||||| COFFEE/TEA BREAK ||
 * 11:00 AM || Group Presentations || Washington Ochola
 * 12:00 NOON || q Organizing the training at district level
 * 1:00 PM |||||| LUNCH ||
 * 2:00 PM || Preparation of modular training sessions || All “trainers” || - Teams of “Module Trainers” prepare training program to be delivered” at simulation sessions to display facilitation and training organization skills ||
 * 4:00 PM |||||| COFFEE/TEA BREAK ||
 * 4:15 PM || Implementation of module facilitation || Consultants responsible for Training Modules || - Simulation and practical presentation of one of the sessions Module 1
 * 5:00 PM || q Evaluation of the Day

q Day’s Closing Remarks || Washington Ochola All “trainers” Michel Dione || - Facilitator to lead a participatory evaluation of the day’s proceedings || q Objectives and commitments for the day || “Trainer(s)” || - One or a group of trainers picked on the previous day – leads all in a recap of previous day’s proceedings || - Variety of methodologies (broad approach and specific techniques || Facilitator || - A variety of facilitation skills to be demonstrated by the facilitator to enhance “trainers” skills. Attitude and competencies in preparation for simulation sessions. Specific techniques like brainstorming, use of icebreakers, games, exercises, role playing, team building, card clustering, voting and ranking, opening with a purpose, etc to be demonstrated || All “trainers” || - “Trainers” practice the facilitation skills to implement training sessions planned for Module 2 and 3 - Video clip taken for review during discussions || All “trainers” || - “Trainers” practice the facilitation skills to implement training sessions planned for Module 3 and 5  - Video clip taken for review during discussions || All “trainers” || - “Trainers” practice the facilitation skills to implement training sessions planned for Module 4 and 7 - Video clip taken for review during discussions ||
 * **Day 3: Thursday 10/04/14** ||  ||
 * Time || Activity Event || Responsibility || Comments/Training Layout ||
 * 8:30 AM || q Recap of previous day
 * 9:00 AM || q Facilitation Skills
 * 10:30 AM |||||| COFFEE/TEA BREAK ||
 * 11:00 AM || Implementation of module facilitation || Washington Ochola
 * 12:00 NOON || Implementation of module facilitation || Washington Ochola
 * 1:00 PM |||||| LUNCH ||
 * 2:00 PM || Implementation of module facilitation || Washington Ochola
 * 4:00 PM |||||| COFFEE/TEA BREAK ||
 * 4:15 PM || Implementation of module facilitation

Reflections on simulation exercises || Washington Ochola All “trainers” || - “Trainers” practice the facilitation skills to implement training sessions planned for Module 8 - Video clip taken for review during discussions - Participants to reflect based on guiding questions to focus enhancement of skills on preparation, opening, facilitation process and delivery approaches ||
 * 5:00 PM || q Evaluation of the Day

q Day’s Closing Remarks || Washington Ochola All “trainers” Emily Ouma || - Facilitator to lead a participatory evaluation of the day’s proceedings || q Objectives and commitments for the day || “Trainer(s)” || - One or a group of trainers picked on the previous day leads all in a recap of previous day’s proceedings || All new trainers || - The new trainers prepare plans of action for how they will implement the ToT learning at field level. || - Plans - Follow-up, coaching and support - Networks and multi-agency training strategies - Lesson learning and documentation of stories - M&E || Representatives of partner organizations, ILRI SPVCD team, Consultants, Washington Ochola || - Using a template prepared and explained by the facilitator, the service provider/partner organizations agree on joint/separate plans for rolling out field level training. || q Workshop Closing Remarks || Washington Ochola All New Trainers Danilo Pezo || - A workshop-based and online evaluations are mounted to assess workshop outputs and receive feedback from new trainers ||
 * **Day 4: Friday 11/04/14** ||  ||
 * Time || Activity Event || Responsibility || Comments/Training Layout ||
 * 8:30 AM || q Recap of previous day
 * 9:00 AM || q Training Effectiveness – assessing training delivery ||   || - Facilitator to make brief presentation on training effectiveness and facilitate sessions for skills enhancement on assessment during and after training (practical implications ||
 * 10:30 AM |||||| COFFEE/TEA BREAK ||
 * 11:00 AM || Using the ToT manual and additional Tips for adding value to training ||   || - Presentation and discussions on implementing ToT and training at field level ||
 * 12:00 NOON || Group work on additional tips ||   || - Group presentations and discussion on adding value to training” including room design, managing difficult people/organizations/groups, making the facilitation even better ||
 * 1:00 PM |||||| LUNCH ||
 * 2:00 PM || Developing Plans. Strategies and guidelines for field level training || Washington Ochola
 * 4:00 PM |||||| COFFEE/TEA BREAK ||
 * 4:15 PM || q Way forward
 * 5:00 PM || q Evaluation of the Day and Entire Workshop/course

Presentation:
Module 1: Pig Breeding Management Sub-theme: Selection and Management of village Boars - Robert Natumanya

Module 2: The Use of Crop Residues in Pig Production - by Robert Mwesigwa

Module 3: Pig Health - African Swine Fever Sub-theme: Preventing the Spread of African Swine Fever - Noelina Nantima

Module 4: Parasites Control in the Small Holder Pig Production Systems in Uganda by Patricia Nakatudde

Module 5: Business Planning and Finance Sub-theme: Ensuring Pig Enterprises succeed as Businesses by John Jagwe

Module 6: Marketing and Institutional Strengthening

Module 7: Pig Management by Lawrence Mayega

Module 8: Pig Feeding Sub-theme: Strategic Supplementation of Local Feed Resources by Geoffrey Behihayo

Draft Developed Module Module 1:

Participants

 * Nos. || Names || Area of Location ||
 * 1 || Christopher Wali || NAADS - Mukono ||
 * 2 || Noah Kiwanuka || Mukono Municipality ||
 * 3 || Godfrey Kizito || Mukono - Ntenjeru ||
 * 4 || Ponsiano Nyombi || Kamuzinda Farm - Masaka ||
 * 5 || Joseph Sewanonda || Mukono Pork Traders Association ||
 * 6 || Nicholas Ssekabunga || Chain Uganda - Masaka ||
 * 7 || Moses Kyangwa || School of Public Health Makerere University ||
 * 8 || Eve Luvumu || Masaka District Local Government ||
 * 9 || Benard Ssekitoleko || Mukono - NAADS ||
 * 10 || Christopher Mulindwa || PPM Uganda ||
 * 11 || Alex Kyeyune || PPM Uganda ||
 * 12 || Josephine Mukasa || NAADS-Masaka District ||
 * 13 || Sserwanyiri Henry || NAADS-Masaka District ||
 * 14 || Patrick Sangi || VEDCO – Kamuli ||
 * 15 || Kategere Charles || VEDCO – Kamuli ||
 * 16 || Egesa Peter || VEDCO – Mukono ||
 * 17 || Nansubuga Annet || BRAC – Mbarara Region ||
 * 18 || Andrew Byamukama || Brac - Mukono ||
 * 19 || Esther Namutebi || BRAC – Lukaya Masaka ||
 * 20 || Sarah Kawala || BRAC – Namwenda-Kamuli ||
 * 21 || Milly Nanyolo || Kamuli - Local Government ||
 * CONSULTANTS ||
 * 22 || Washington Ochola || Nairobi ||
 * 23 || Patricia Nakatudde || Masaka ||
 * 24 || John Jagwe || Farmgain - Kampala ||
 * 25 || Geoffrey Beyihayo || Kampala ||
 * 26 || Robert Mwesigwa || Fort Portal ||
 * 27 || Robert Nantumanya || Makerere University ||
 * 28 || Rosermita Birungi || Mukono - Seeta ||
 * 29 || Noellina Nantima || MAAIF - Entebbe ||
 * 30 || Lawrence Mayega || DVO - Masaka District ||
 * ILRI STAFF ||
 * 31 || Danilo Pezo ||  ||
 * 32 || Emily Ouma ||  ||
 * 33 || Michel Dione ||  ||
 * 34 || Paul Basaija ||  ||
 * 35 || Esther Ndung’u ||  ||