Module 1: Introduction to Food Policy and Governance

• Defining food policy: Scope, objectives, and instruments.
• Understanding food governance: Actors, institutions, power dynamics.
• Why policy and governance matter for food security.
• Food systems approach to policy analysis.
• Global frameworks and conventions related to food security (e.g., Right to Food).
• Practical session: Identifying current food-related challenges and discussing how policy or governance might address them.

Module 2: The Policy Cycle and Food Security

• Stages of the policy cycle: Agenda setting, formulation, adoption, implementation, evaluation.
• Key entry points for influencing food policy at each stage.
• Role of evidence and data in policy making.
• Political economy of food policy: Interests, power, conflicts.
• Challenges in policy implementation and enforcement.
• Practical session: Analyzing a recent food policy initiative and mapping it against the stages of the policy cycle.

Module 3: National Food Security Strategies and Plans

• Components of a comprehensive national food security strategy.
• Inter-sectoral coordination and coherence in food policy.
• Mainstreaming food security into broader national development plans.
• Budgeting and resource allocation for food security programs.
• Importance of participatory planning in strategy development.
• Practical session: Reviewing a sample national food security strategy document and identifying its key pillars and objectives.

Module 4: Role of Different Actors in Food Governance

• Government ministries and agencies: Roles and mandates.
• Civil society organizations (CSOs) and their advocacy role.
• Private sector involvement in food policy and value chains.
• Academia and research institutions: Generating evidence.
• International organizations and donors: Influence and support.
• Practical session: Stakeholder mapping for a specific food security issue, identifying key actors and their interests.

Module 5: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Food Security

• Overview of national food laws and regulations (e.g., food safety laws, consumer protection).
• Land tenure and property rights legislation and their impact on food production.
• Water rights and resource management laws.
• Standards and regulations for food quality, labeling, and trade.
• Enforcement mechanisms and legal recourse in food systems.
• Practical session: Discussing the impact of a specific food-related law or regulation on different food system actors.

Module 6: Land, Water, and Natural Resource Governance

• Land tenure systems and their implications for food security and equity.
• Governance of water resources for agricultural use.
• Sustainable natural resource management policies (e.g., soil conservation, biodiversity).
• Access and control over common property resources.
• Conflict resolution mechanisms related to resource access.
• Practical session: Analyzing a case study of land or water governance challenges and their impact on local food security.

Module 7: Trade, Markets, and Food Policy

• National trade policies and their impact on food prices and availability.
• Regional and international trade agreements related to agriculture and food.
• Market regulation and competition policy in the food sector.
• Food subsidies, tariffs, and other trade instruments.
• Balancing trade liberalization with food security objectives.
• Practical session: Debating the pros and cons of a specific trade policy measure (e.g., import tariffs on a staple food) for food security.

Module 8: Climate Change, Disasters, and Food Governance

• Policies for climate change adaptation and mitigation in agriculture.
• Disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies for food systems.
• Early warning systems and anticipatory action in governance frameworks.
• Role of governance in managing food crises and emergencies.
• International cooperation and climate finance for food security.
• Practical session: Discussing how existing governance structures facilitate or hinder adaptation to climate shocks in the food sector.

Module 9: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Accountability in Food Policy

• Key indicators for monitoring food policy implementation and impact.
• Data collection and analysis for policy evaluation.
• Role of national statistical offices and information systems.
• Mechanisms for public accountability and transparency in food governance.
• Citizen engagement and feedback loops in policy processes.
• Practical session: Designing a simple monitoring framework for a food security policy, including key indicators and data sources.

Module 10: Designing and Advocating for Effective Food Policies

• Steps in policy formulation: Problem identification, options analysis, recommendation.
• Building a compelling policy argument and developing policy briefs.
• Stakeholder engagement and coalition building for policy advocacy.
• Communication strategies for influencing policymakers and the public.
• Case studies of successful food policy advocacy campaigns.
• Practical session: Working in groups to draft a short policy brief on a chosen food security issue, outlining recommendations and target audience.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

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2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

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