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USAID FAMILY FARMING PROGRAM TAJIKISTAN ANNEX 9: TRAINING REPORT AN ANNEX TO YEAR 3 QUARTER 2 REPORT FOR JANUARY-MARCH 2013 APRIL 2013 This report is made possible by the support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the sole responsibility of DAI and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. USAID FAMILY FARMING PROGRAM ANNEX 9: TRAINING REPORT AN ANNEX TO YEAR 3 QUARTER 2 REPORT, JANUARY – MARCH 2013 Program Title: USAID Family Farming Program for Tajikistan Sponsoring USAID Office: Economic Growth Office Chief of Party: James Campbell Contracting Officer Deborah Simms-Brown Contracting Officer Representative Aviva Kutnick Contract Number: EDH-I-00-05-00004, Task Order: AID-176-TO-10-00003 Award Period: September 30, 2010 through September 29, 2014 Contractor: DAI Subcontractors: Winrock International Date of Publication: 30 April 2013 Author: Kamila Mamadnazarova, FFP Training Coordinator The authors’ views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government. CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ..................................................................................................... 1 SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................... 2 TRAINING OBJECTIVES............................................................................................................ 2 METHODS OF TRAINING ........................................................................................................... 2 TRAINING TOPICS ................................................................................................................... 2 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION ..................................................................................... 3 PLANS FOR THE NEXT QUARTER ............................................................................................. 3 TRAINING TABLE .................................................................................................................... 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Training Report was undertaken from January to March 2013, and provides information on training sessions and number of participants by component. Training data is for the period of 3 months, and is presented by each component: Irrigation Water Management, Agriculture Development and Livestock Enhancement, Nutrition Enhancement Home Economic and Gender Equity and Economic Development Support Services. The Family Farming Program expresses our gratitude to USAID for financial support and guidance throughout the program. Special appreciation and acknowledgement goes USAID Family Farming staff who provided technical consultation, information and assistance to implement the goal and objectives of the program. In particular, we recognize Mr. James Campbell, Mr. William C. Bell, Mr. Hershel Weeks, and Sanjay Rimal for their contributions. ANNEX 9 – TRAINING REPORT 1 AN ANNEX TO THE FAMILY FARMING PROGRAM FOR TAJIKISTAN YEAR 3 QUARTER 2 REPORT SUMMARY TRAINING OBJECTIVES Since 2011, the USAID Family Farming Program (FFP) has provided training sessions including demonstrations and field days to target beneficiaries in twelve districts in Khatlon Oblast. The aim of the training is to disseminate information to support agricultural development, especially irrigation water management and knowledge of nutrition. Beneficiaries gain the information needed to increase their productivity and improve their health, especially health of mothers and children. METHODS OF TRAINING Each training session has clear objective statements which introduce the concepts that will be delivered in the session. These objectives answer the question “why does FFP provide this training?” Farmers prefer presentations and demonstrations (especially field days and cross visits) as training methods. In nutrition, which draws large numbers of female participants, training sessions include formal presentations, informal discussions, and demonstrations. They also provide opportunities to apply new skills and knowledge in the field. TRAINING TOPICS To achieve the training objectives, this quarter FFP provided training on the following topics: Organizational Leadership Skills Developments for Water User Associations (WUA); Financial Management of WUA; Conflict Management Training for WUAs; Best Practices of Planting and Growing Tomato, Sweet Pepper and eggplant seeds in tunnel; Best Practices of Growing Cabbage & Cauliflower: seed & land selection, planting, watering, weed & pest control, harvesting, storage & marketing; Best Practices of Growing Tomato and Cucumbers in Greenhouses; Demonstration: on nutritious and diverse diets for pregnant and lactating women; Education sessions on breastfeeding and complementary feeding for children from 6 to 24 months; Education sessions on hygiene and drinking water sanitation; Family budgeting; Grant management. As a result of these sessions participants will be able to apply their knowledge and skills in their daily life. A total of 9421 individuals attended 486 training sessions for the period of January- ANNEX 9 – TRAINING REPORT 2 AN ANNEX TO THE FAMILY FARMING PROGRAM FOR TAJIKISTAN YEAR 3 QUARTER 2 REPORT March 2013. Of these, 5170 participants were male (54.9%), and 4251 were female (45.1%), demonstrating the active participation of both sexes. The Nutrition Enhancement Home Economic and Gender Equity had the highest participation of women compared to other components. Training for the Agriculture Development and Livestock Enhancement and Economic Development Support Services components largely drew participants of both sexes, with the exception of the training offered on Grants Management for Water User Associations members, which was primarily attended by males. The highest participation of men was in training sessions for the Irrigation Water Management Component, which is expected as only Dehkan certificate holders can be the members of water user associations (WUAs), and most of these holders are men. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION FFP is reaching large numbers of beneficiaries in the target zones, including male and female family members. Going forward, we will continue to invite and encourage participation male and female community members. For training that is largely attended by one gender more than the other, FFP will increase efforts to engage eligible members of the opposite sex in the training. PLANS FOR THE NEXT QUARTER In the next quarter (April – June 2013), FFP staff will monitor and evaluate training sessions for each component, and conduct an assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of select program beneficiaries. ANNEX 9 – TRAINING REPORT 3 AN ANNEX TO THE FAMILY FARMING PROGRAM FOR TAJIKISTAN YEAR 3 QUARTER 2 REPORT TRAINING TABLE Major Train Mal Fe Tot Date Training Topic District Jamoat Village Target Groups Cat. e m al 2-Jan-13 Water Mgt Informal Training on Law of RT on WUA Jomi Ittifoq Jomi Beneficiaries 13 13 3-Jan-13 Water Mgt Informal Training on WUA Bylaw Development Jomi 50 solagii 1-May Beneficiaries 17 1 18 3-Jan-13 Water Mgt Informal Training on WUA Bylaw Jomi Kalinin Mirzoobod Beneficiaries 9 9 8-Jan-13 Water Mgt Informal Training on WUA Structure Jomi 50 solagii 1-May Beneficiaries 19 1 20 8-Jan-13 Water Mgt Financial Management Activities in WUA N. Istiqlol Olimov Beneficiaries 19 1 20 Khisrav 8-Jan-13 Water Mgt Informal Training on Recommendation on N. Istiqlol Olimov Beneficiaries 19 1 20 Environmental Compliance Khisrav 8-Jan-13 Water Mgt Maintenance and Operation Plan of Irrigation Rumi Tugalang Engels WUA "Obchakoron" 20 1 21 System Founders 9-Jan-13 Water Mgt Informal Training on WUA Structure Jomi Ittifoq Istiqloliyat Beneficiaries 21 21 9-Jan-13 Water Mgt Informal Training on Recommendation on Jilikul Dehqono Yangiusul WUA "Obi Vakhsh" 17 1 18 Environmental Compliance bod 9-Jan-13 Water Mgt Informal Training on WUA Establishment, Legal Jomi Kalinin Rohi Beneficiaries 11 11 Acts in WUA Sotsializm 9-Jan-13 Water Mgt Financial Management Activities in WUA Jilikul Dehqono Yangiusul WUA "Obi Vakhsh" 19 1 20 bod 10-Jan-13 Water Mgt Financial Management Activities in WUA Rumi Tugalang Galaba WUA "Nahri Dusti" 19 19 10-Jan-13 Water Mgt Informal Training on Recommendation on Rumi Tugalang Galaba WUA "Nahri Dusti" 17 17 Environmental Compliance 12-Jan-13 Water Mgt Informal Training on Coordination Council & Qubodiy N. Zone Office Beneficiaries 41 2 43 Strengthening FWUAs and WUAs cooperation on Khisrav 14-Jan-13 Water Mgt Informal Training on Water Sector Reforms of Rumi Madaniya Qazoqobod Beneficiaries 15 15 the Republic of Tajikistan t 15-Jan-13 Water Mgt Informal Training on WUA Establishment by Qubodiy N. Zone Office DFs of Jomi, Rumi 47 1 48 Hydrology Method on Khisrav and Qumsangir 16-Jan-13 Water Mgt Informal Training on RT Law on WUA Jomi Ittifoq Jomi Beneficiaries 14 14 16-Jan-13 Water Mgt Informal Training on WUG Representatives' Jomi Kalinin Mirzoobod Beneficiaries 18 18 Election to WUA 17-Jan-13 Water Mgt Informal Training on WUA Structure Jomi 50 solagii 1-May Beneficiaries 14 14 Tojikiston 22-Jan-13 Water Mgt Maintenance and Operation Plan of Irrigation Jilikul Jilikul Agronom WUA "Obi Vakhsh" 18 1 19 System ANNEX 9 – TRAINING REPORT 4 AN ANNEX TO THE FAMILY FARMING PROGRAM FOR TAJIKISTAN YEAR 3 QUARTER 2 REPORT Major Train Mal Fe Tot Date Training