Training on Inclusive Agribusiness for Youth & Women
Learn how to empower youth and women in agriculture through inclusive agribusiness development, entrepreneurship, and value chain participation.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Inclusive agribusiness development is essential for empowering youth and women, promoting economic growth, and strengthening food systems. Despite the significant role that youth and women play in agriculture, many still face barriers such as limited access to land, finance, technology, and markets. Promoting inclusive agribusiness models helps unlock opportunities for entrepreneurship, employment, and sustainable livelihoods.
This course equips participants with practical knowledge and strategies to promote participation of youth and women in agricultural value chains. The programme focuses on inclusive business models, agribusiness entrepreneurship, access to finance, market linkages, and gender-responsive agricultural policies.
Participants will gain practical skills to develop agribusiness ventures, support youth and women entrepreneurs, and design inclusive agricultural programs that drive sustainable development.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Youth agripreneurs and women entrepreneurs
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Agricultural extension officers
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Development practitioners and NGO staff
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Government officers working in agriculture and rural development
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Agribusiness managers and cooperative leaders
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Organizations supporting youth and women empowerment in agriculture
What you'll walk away with
Participants will be able to:
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Understand the role of youth and women in agribusiness development
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Identify opportunities for inclusive participation in agricultural value chains
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Develop agribusiness enterprises for youth and women
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Strengthen access to finance and markets for agribusiness entrepreneurs
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Design gender-responsive and inclusive agricultural programs
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Introduction to Inclusive Agribusiness
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Overview of inclusive agribusiness concepts
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Role of youth and women in agricultural development
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Barriers to participation in agribusiness value chains
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Policy frameworks supporting inclusive agriculture
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Case Study: Successful youth and women agribusiness initiatives
Module 2: Agribusiness Entrepreneurship & Business Planning
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Identifying agribusiness opportunities for youth and women
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Developing agribusiness business models
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Business planning and enterprise development
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Risk management in agribusiness ventures
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Practical Exercise: Developing a youth or women agribusiness business plan
Module 3: Access to Finance & Investment for Agribusiness
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Financing options for youth and women entrepreneurs
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Agricultural credit systems and financial inclusion
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Grant opportunities and agribusiness funding programs
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Financial literacy and business sustainability
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Case Study: Financing youth-led agribusiness enterprises
Module 4: Market Access & Agricultural Value Chains
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Agricultural value chain analysis
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Market linkages and agribusiness networking
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Branding, packaging, and product differentiation
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Digital platforms and market access tools
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Workshop: Designing a market strategy for youth or women agribusiness
Module 5: Inclusive Policies, Partnerships & Scaling Agribusiness
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Gender-responsive agricultural policies
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Partnerships for inclusive agribusiness development
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Scaling agribusiness enterprises for impact
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Monitoring and evaluating inclusive agribusiness programs
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Group Project: Designing an inclusive agribusiness development strategy
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
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Improved understanding of inclusive agribusiness opportunities
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Enhanced skills in agribusiness entrepreneurship and business planning
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Increased capacity to access agricultural markets and financing
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Greater ability to develop sustainable agribusiness ventures
Organizational Impact
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Stronger youth and women participation in agricultural value chains
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Improved agribusiness development programs and initiatives
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Enhanced economic empowerment and job creation
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Strengthened inclusive and sustainable agricultural systems
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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