The UPLIFT-Ag Project has developed a comprehensive Training Manual aimed at strengthening industry–institution linkages and enhancing structured engagement within agricultural value chains.

This publication serves as a practical resource for training institutions, agricultural stakeholders, extension actors, and development practitioners seeking to foster sustainable collaboration between academia and industry.

About the Publication

The manual provides structured guidance on:

• Building and sustaining industry partnerships
• Designing responsive training approaches
• Strengthening stakeholder engagement mechanisms
• Enhancing practical skills transfer
• Promoting innovation and applied learning

Developed through collaborative input under the UPLIFT-Ag framework, the manual reflects a commitment to strengthening institutional capacity and improving relevance of agricultural training systems.

 Target Audience

This publication is intended for:

• Higher education institutions
• Technical training providers
• Agricultural extension professionals
• Farmer organizations
• Agribusiness actors
• Policy and development stakeholders

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The full manual is available for public access:

Acknowledgment

This publication was developed under the EU funded UPLIFT-Ag Project authored by Prof. Thomas Bayer.