Dear all,

I hope you travelled safely to your various countries and that you are following your plans of action

Regards

Brian

CAADP Communication and Knowledge sharing Training - Source of my Change!!!!!!!

This is to kindly Thank COMESA - FAO Managment organized this training because to be this is the source of change!!! actually i am an IT ( Information Technology) by carrier, and finally i find myself in the center for agricultural Information and Communication (CICA) working under Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI), whereby we have to communicate agricultural issues categorized in both News and knowledge.

Apart from the Knowledge i gained from the work experience where by i am working from this institution form 1st April,2008, i was not learnt communication and Knowledge sharing Tips.

To me this training came as Solution to make the change in my daily activities!!!! Apart From this, because we are working under performance Contract, we have to be evaluated every year, one of the feedback for improvement always i got from my Boss is on poor planning that lead to poor reporting of the work tha i always do!!! this Training also helped me understand well how to strategically and effectively plan and reporting with clear means of verification.

My Thanks also Goes to My Direct Boss, CICA Coordinator, Mrs. Mary RUCIBIGANGO for all communication skills learnt from her from the Time i start to work in MINAGRI, my collegues staffs in CICa and MINAGRI in genera and  MINAGRI high level officers to offer me this opportunity!

I also that all participants in this workshop for their kindness, enthusiasm and active and participatory efforts !!
Finally i Thank the Facilitator of this workshop Pf.Sheryl, Mr. Sampa and Denise for their creative facilitation that makes all of us Feeling home in an  interactive environment.

I am really Grateful!!!!!!!!!!!

May God bless you all!!!! let us keep in touch!!

Communicating messages

Communication involves the use of language, symbols, signs, or behaviour. One can communicate through using telephones, posters, body language, emails, meetings amongst others. The types of communication include verbal communication-voice and words and non verbal communications which involves emotions and attitudes. When communicating it is very critical to know your target audience, information to be communicated, the key messages to be conveyed and the key channels you are to use.

It has been realised that most of the times we do not look critically on the above mentioned when we want to communicate. In this regards colleagues lets communicate effectively on issues.

This is the very first time i have enjoyed a workshop from beginning to end.  The fully packed programme included activities ranging from technical, communication and real fun. The facilitators methodologies and skills were exceptionally unique. The trip made to ZAMBEEF was very educative. Interestingly the cruise on lake Kariba last sunday was as well enjoyable.   In fact, this trip will remain in my mind always because i met friendly participants who made my stay in Zambia very memorable.

I thank FAO, COMESA and all those who made this a success.

God bless u all and merry Xmas.

Communicating with a purpose

          

 

Participants: Attentively deliberating during the workshop   

It has been twelve days since participants to the CAADP knowledge and communication workshop came together in Siyavonga, Zambia. The participants were drawn from  COMESA and ECOWAS they all had one purpose  which was to learn and share about how best they can communicate about CAADP in their countries in order to ensure successful agricultural development in the African continent. Among others, the participants raised  the following issues:

Participants during group discussions

• There is need for all countries to develop a communication strategy in order to ensure effective communication of all CAADP activities
• There is need to put in place deliberate efforts to ensure that communication activities are properly monitored and evaluated
• There is need to involve the private sector including the media in order to ensure that  CAADP processes are effectively communicated and implemented
• There is need for the various governments to review some of their policies regarding use of social media so that they are used for communicating CAADP activities. 

 In overall the meeting equipped the participants to communicate with a purpose in order to ensure agricultural development in the African continent.



Fally

My appreciation!

It is great to be facilitated by Bishop Sampa, Sheryl & Denise! You people are full of wisdom!
Daisi Kachingwe - Lilongwe - Malawi

CAADP communication and knowledge sharing workshop

I could know a lot from CAADP communication and knowledge sharing workshop that took place D 1-12  Dec 2013 at Lake Kariba Hotel in Siavonga. Generally, Igot knowledge on about CAADp pillars especially about food security, communicating system and facilitating skills which build up my capacity to do more my regular job.

moreover,  I appreciate the training  approach of the trainers which is practical.

Thank you!

Regards,
Shemsudin