Creating an enabling environment for responsible investment in agriculture and food systems - Fundamentals

This course is primarily intended for those who play a role in creating an enabling environment for responsible investment in agriculture and food systems. Target audience includes:

• Policy makers and parliamentarians
• Government technical staff
• Members of small-scale producer organizations
• Members of civil society organizations

• Benefits of responsible investment on food security and nutrition, as well as on the economy, the society and the environment.
• The role of small-scale producers in agricultural investment.
• The Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems (CFS-RAI).
• The main components of an “enabling environment” for responsible investment in agriculture and food systems.
• The roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders in creating an enabling environment.

The course consists of 5 lessons, ranging from approximately 20 to 50 minutes duration each:

• Lesson 1 – Responsible investment in agriculture and food systems
• Lesson 2 – Introduction to the Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems
• Lesson 3 – Introduction to the Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems
• Lesson 4 – Fundamentals of the enabling environment for responsible investment in agriculture and food systems
• Lesson 5 – Who is involved in creating an enabling environment?

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The downloadable version only runs on Windows PC’s and no additional software is needed.