The WATDEV project is launching the 3rd Module of the A2.2 Training and Capacity Building Cours in "Water, Soil, and Crop Management in a Climate-Smart Agriculture". Scheduled from February 17th to 28th, 2025, at CIHEAM Bari, Italy, this Module is dedicated to empowering young scientists and researchers from East Africa and Egypt with the knowledge and tools to navigate international cooperation policies and funding opportunities. Twenty selected beneficiaries from Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan along with 4 PhD students working on Watdev project and representatives from the partners The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA), and Heliopolis University (HU), will come back to the CIHEAM Bari Campus to attend the 3rd Module titled "Networking for Cooperating, Project Design, and Funding Opportunities."
Conceived and organized by CIHEAM Bari, this Module will feature expert-led sessions from the European Commission and international development cooperation professionals. This training will provide practical and theoretical insights into project development and international funding opportunities for the agro-food sector. Participants will gain expertise in identifying and analyzing funding calls, designing impactful projects, and developing strategic partnerships. The course will cover project cycle management, financial reporting principles, and effective communication of results. A significant focus will be placed on Science Diplomacy and Sustainability in the polycrisis illustrating how cooperation and knowledge exchange can overcome regional challenges. Participants will also engage in hands-on exercises, learning how to translate project ideas into well-structured proposals aligned with donor expectations. The Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) will present its role in Egypt’s rural development, highlighting key strategies for sustainable agricultural progress.
Through expert-led lectures, interactive group work, and a technical visit to CIHEAM Bari’s Tricase branch, participants will develop critical skills to enhance cooperation, secure funding, and implement sustainable solutions in their local contexts. This initiative strengthens WATDEV’s mission to support climate-smart water and agricultural management through innovation, policy alignment, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
Agenda of the 3rd Training Module:
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