TRAINING MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMES UNDER THE UGANDA CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECT

Abstract

The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) expresses its profound appreciation to the taskforce team that spearheaded the development of the UCSATP training management guidelines. Special recognition is extended to Dr. Damalie Akwango, Mrs. Noreen Nabwami Kyamanywa, Dr. Nasser Kasozi, Dr. Richard Edema, Prof. Elizabeth Balyejusa Kizito, and Mr. Mark Sseremba for their dedication, technical expertise, and invaluable contributions throughout the process. NARO further acknowledges with gratitude all stakeholders who participated in consultations, reviews, and validation processes, whose insights greatly enriched the quality of these guidelines. Special thanks are extended to the Director General, NARO, Dr. Yona Baguma and the Deputy Director General, Agricultural Technology Promotion, Dr. Sadik Kassim for their strategic guidance and leadership during the development of these guidelines. All NARO Institutes are sincerely appreciated for their active participation and constructive inputs. We are also grateful to Top Management and the NARO Governing Council for reviewing the final draft of the Training Management Guidelines and for the critical improvements that strengthened the document. NARO also acknowledges the National Project Coordinator UCSATP, Eng. Okanya Boniface and Deo Gracious Opolot from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Dr. Benda Katali from National Animal Genetic Resources Conservation and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB), and Dr. Ayesiga Godwin from Department of Meteorological Services (DMS) under the Ministry of Water and Environment for their valuable input, which significantly contributed to the successful finalization of this document.