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1 Challenges and Approaches to learning and teaching agrobiodiversity By Professor Lenah Nakhone Egerton University Kenya

2 Introduction Definition of agrobiodiversity Role of agrobiodiversity in People’s livelihoods Role of agrobiodiversity in food security Role of learning in conservation and management of agrobiodiversity

3 Status and Trends of Learning AGBD at Egerton University No comprehensive programme in agrobiodiversity Isolated Courses in the Faculties of agriculture, Science and Environment and resource Development Attempts being made – - Development of training modules - Draft Curriculum for Post- Graduate Diploma in AGBD.

4 Status…..Continued On-going research in various Departments Comprehensive research in Bondo District, Western Kenya. Enlisted Graduate students to make follow-up research on agrobiodiversity in Bondo District.

5 Learning Systems Basic training of agriculture and related professionals Compartments in the agriculture Sector

6 Challenges Inherent attitude of lecturers at Universities Development of appropriate curricula in agrobiodiversity Dwindling interest in agriculture and related programmes Inadequate awareness on agrobiodiversity

7 Approaches to Learning and Teaching agrobiodiversity Experiential learning Competence Based Learning Interdisciplinary and holistic

8 Implementation of teaching of agrobiodiversity at University Curriculum development Approval of AGBD courses Research programmes in agrobiodiversity

9 Policy on agrobiodiversty Existing Policies non-responsive to activities of agrobiodiversity Draft Environment Policy of 2008 Necessary Policy Actions –Capacity Building at Institutional level

10 Conclusion and Recommendations Develop relevant case studies Develop a curriculum framework for teaching AGBD Determine appropriate points of entry for teaching AGBD at Universities in Sub- Saharan Africa Establish Research Networks

11 THANK YOU.


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