The Learning Initiative (LI) on Climate Change Adaptation will take place in the East and Southern Africa (ESA) region, under the framework of the Programme: “Strengthening Capacities and tools to scale up and disseminate Innovations”  implemented by the PROCASUR Corporation and funded through IFAD’s large regional grant. 

The Initiative is titled “Practical solutions to adapt to climate change in production and post-harvesting sectors” and will draw from the cases of Pro-poor Value Chain Project in the Maputo and Limpopo Corridors (PROSUL) and Climate Resilient Post-Harvest and Agribusiness Support Project (PASP) in Mozambique and Rwanda, respectively. It will take place between the 6th and 16th of November 2016 in Mozambique and Rwanda.

The Learning Initiative will expose a group of selected projects and their stakeholders’ units to a set of innovation mechanisms and learning activities and it is aimed at involving its main actors to work towards the improvement of those units. It is intended to support collaborative learning and action between individuals and organizations linked to IFAD to introduce sustainable practices, adaptive technologies and climate-resilient post-harvesting infrastructures, technologies and practices. The LI will provide and facilitate opportunities to strategically fill gaps and make links between related production and post production processes in a manner that promotes more inclusive approaches and practical solutions to climate change negative impacts. 

Deadline for Applications: 10th of October 2016

Please find attached the Application pack composed by the following documents: (i) Call for application; (ii) Application form of the Learning Route; (iii) Scholarship Request form and (iv) an Endorsement Letter for the sponsoring organization. 
 
In order to apply, it is necessary to send the application form before the 10th of October 2016, to lfantini@procasur.org and l.Irungu@procasur.org. This is the deadline for the reception of applications and other documents. 

For further information please email or call PROCASUR: 

Ms. Laura Fantini: lfantini@procasur.org Phone: + 254 (0) 718914793
Ms. Loise Irungu: l.Irungu@procasur.org Phone: +254(020) 2716036

Please feel free to share this information with other potential participants and people you feel will be interested in applying. We remain at your disposal should you require any further information.