Developing Poverty Reduction Focused Curricula

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In the following phase of the project, new curricula in sustainable and quality-oriented fresh-food chain management will be developed jointly by German and African lecturers. It will be adapted to the realities of the fresh-food sector in Ethiopia and Kenya and incorporate poverty reduction as a focal point.

The newly developed curriculum will comprise four teaching modules, problem-based study projects, internships, a mentoring programme and a quality assurance system. The modules will cover fresh-food chain management and marketing, sustainable and quality-oriented dairy/vegetable and fruit production, as well as smallholder cooperation systems.

Study projects emphasize interdisciplinary research. All curriculum elements will be incorporated into an interactive virtual learning environment. Quality management will be developed and institutionalized. This will enable students to assess the curricula and food sector actors to voice their needs for the education of future staff.



 

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