Course overview
A practical pathway built around a clear outcome.
Examine how policy, markets, institutions and enterprise choices shape African food systems.
Write an evidence-based policy or enterprise action brief.
Department of Food Systems and Value Addition
African Food Systems, Policy & Enterprise
Examine how policy, markets, institutions and enterprise choices shape African food systems.Entry qualifications
Who this course is for
- Young people, farmers, professionals or enterprise builders working in or entering agriculture.
- Basic English reading ability and access to an internet-enabled phone or computer.
- No prior university qualification is required for Foundation courses.
- Professional and Advanced courses benefit from relevant field, study or enterprise experience.
Learning objectives
What you will build
- Apply systems thinking to a defined agricultural context.
- Apply policy analysis to a defined agricultural context.
- Apply evidence writing to a defined agricultural context.
- Produce evidence of learning through practical assignments and assessment.
Course structure
Learn. Apply. Demonstrate.
Learn
Accessible lessons, African examples, transcripts and guided resources.
Apply
Practical exercises connected to a real farm, enterprise or community question.
Demonstrate
Assessments and a useful final output aligned to the stated course outcome.
Beyond learning
Move from course progress to live opportunity.
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