This ILRI learning module by Ponniah Anandajayasekeram and Ranjitha Puskur on Strengthening partnerships and networks in agricultural research for development was released on 16 March, 2010.
The design of the learning module includes guidance notes for potential trainers including learning purpose and objectives for each session; description of the session structure (including methods, techniques, time allocation to each activity); power point presentations, presentation text, exercise handouts, worksheets, and additional reading material. There are also evaluation forms and recommended bibliography for use by future facilitators.
Download the session modules:
Session 1: Welcome and introduction to the workshop on partnerships and networking
Session 2: Challenges of the R&D systems and changing paradigms
Session 3: Why partnerships in agricultural research for development?
Session 4: Partnership typology and key research partnerships
Session 5: Partnership design: key steps and tools
Session 6: Partnership implementation: Key steps and tools
Session 7: Key skills for effective partnership management—Interpersonal relations, feedback and communication
Session 8: Key skills for effective partnership management— Conflict management, negotiation and facilitation
Session 9: Monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of partnerships
Session 10: Challenges for research partnerships and best practices
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