Posted on March, 28, 2017 at 10:26 am
Strathmore Business School (SBS) has organised a Sustainable Investments in Agriculture Programme that will build knowledge and equip participants with practical skills required to support responsible and sustainable agricultural investments.
Speaking during the inaugural agribusiness investor’s summit, Strathmore University Vice Chancellor, Prof John Odhiambo said the programme will be delivered in two modules.
The first module will be a three-day training programme at SBS. It will be delivered through a series of interactive classroom sessions, facilitated by experts within the sector and highly qualified faculty members.
The second module will involve a five-day intensive exploratory tour of Israel, a major exporter of fresh produce and a world leader in agricultural technologies.
“We chose Israel because despite the fact that most of its land is arid and it faces challenges of water scarcity and climate condition, they are the major exporter of fresh produce and world leader in agricultural technologies,” he said.
The programme will expose participants to the most advanced agricultural working methods and to the investment opportunities that exist in the sector and equip them with necessary skills and tools to exploit them. Attending this programme will only cost $4,500 (Sh464,000) per participant.
“The course will expose you to the numerous opportunities that exist in the agricultural sector and inspire you to develop a framework for investment strategies that will lead to sustainable wealth creation and economic growth,” he added.
Prof Odhiambo said the programme was designed because under the devolved government, there is a mismatch in agricultural policy and the nutritional needs of Kenya’s ever-growing population.
This which has been compounded by lack of access to resources, poor farming techniques and high cost of production, leading to high levels of poverty, malnutrition and perennial food insecurity.
“Agricultural investments must be carefully structured, managed and effectively regulated to mitigate any potential risks and to ensure that they are sustainable, profitable and innovative,” he added.
Source: MediaMax Network