Training on Monitoring and Evaluation for Agriculture and Rural Development
Strengthen your skills in agricultural M&E. Gain hands-on experience in data collection, reporting, and rural development evaluation.
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
This course provides participants with practical knowledge and tools to design, implement, and manage Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems tailored to agriculture and rural development programs. It emphasizes the use of participatory approaches, data collection methods, and impact evaluation techniques relevant to agricultural projects, food security, rural livelihoods, and community development initiatives. Participants will gain practical skills to track progress, assess outcomes, and support evidence-based decision-making.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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M&E officers, specialists, and managers in agriculture and rural development
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Project/program managers working in NGOs, government agencies, or donor-funded projects
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Agricultural extension officers and researchers
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Rural development practitioners and consultants
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Donors, policymakers, and development partners
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
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Understand the role of M&E in agriculture and rural development.
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Design M&E frameworks tailored to agricultural projects.
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Apply participatory tools for rural data collection and evaluation.
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Analyze and report agricultural M&E data effectively.
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Conduct impact assessments and use findings for policy and program improvement.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Fundamentals of M&E in Agriculture and Rural Development
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Concepts, principles, and importance of M&E in agriculture
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M&E frameworks: Logical Framework Approach (LFA), Theory of Change (ToC)
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Case Study: M&E in a food security and livelihoods program
Module 2: Indicators and Data Collection Tools
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Developing SMART indicators for agricultural outcomes
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Household surveys, participatory rural appraisal (PRA), and focus groups
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Use of ICT and GIS tools in agricultural data collection
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Practical Exercise: Designing agricultural M&E indicators
Module 3: Data Management and Analysis for Agriculture
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Ensuring data quality and reliability in rural settings
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Tools for agricultural data analysis (Excel, SPSS, Stata)
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Handling baseline, midline, and endline evaluations
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Case Study: Crop yield monitoring and reporting
Module 4: Impact Evaluation and Learning in Rural Development
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Methods for evaluating agriculture and rural interventions (quasi-experimental, RCTs)
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Gender and inclusion in agricultural M&E
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Translating findings into policy and practice
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Practical: Conducting a mock impact evaluation
Module 5: Reporting, Learning, and Using M&E for Decision-Making
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Writing effective M&E reports for agriculture and rural programs
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Sharing findings with farmers, communities, and policymakers
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Strengthening adaptive management and accountability
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Case Study: Using M&E evidence to improve agricultural extension services
Where the change lands
Organization Impact
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Improved tracking and reporting of agricultural and rural development outcomes
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Enhanced accountability and transparency to stakeholders and donors
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Better data-driven decision-making to maximize project efficiency
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Stronger capacity to demonstrate impact and mobilize future funding
Individual Impact
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Gain specialized M&E skills for agriculture and rural programs
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Learn participatory and community-based evaluation techniques
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Improve ability to design effective indicators and frameworks
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Strengthen career opportunities in agriculture, development, and M&E fields
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 |
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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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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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