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06 March 2026

AgriVET – Strengthening education and vocational training for sustainable agri-food and value chain management in Sub-Saharan Africa

Implementation period: 01.01.2026 – 31.12.2027
Project number: 101242381 – GAP-101242381

Assistance program: Erasmus+

Project description

The AgriVET project addresses key challenges facing the agri-food sector in Sub-Saharan Africa, including inefficient supply chains, limited market access, high post-harvest losses, and the mismatch between vocational education and real sector needs. The project aims to modernise vocational education and training institutions in Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda by developing a new professional profile: the Value Chain Manager (VCM).

Through updated curricula, training of trainers, and work-based learning, AgriVET equips learners with practical skills in agri-food logistics, digital tools, sustainable value chain coordination, and market access strategies. By strengthening human capital and improving value chain efficiency, the project enhances the competitiveness, resilience, and sustainability of agri-food micro-value chains while supporting job creation and long-term agricultural development.

 

Target group

  • VET Providers
  • VET Students
  • Agribusiness Entrepreneurs
  • Industry and Business Support Organizations
  • Policy Makers and Public Authorities

 

Project results

  • R1: Needs analysis and stakeholder engagement: Mapping of agri-food micro-value chains and identification of skills gaps through stakeholder consultations to ensure market-relevant, locally adapted training.
  • R2: VCM training framework: Development of an ESCO- and EQF-aligned curriculum covering agri-food supply chains, digital solutions, and sustainable value chain management.
  • R3: Training of trainers: Capacity-building programme for 12 VET trainers, ensuring market-oriented skills and at least 50% female participation.
  • R4: Piloting and work-based learning: Implementation of work-based learning for 120 VET students in real agri-food micro-value chains to enhance employability.
  • R5: Digital sustainability and dissemination: Creation of a MOOC platform, digital toolkit, and training manual to support long-term uptake of the VCM programme.

 

Partners

CWEP – Poland (coordinator)

CIDI – Nigeria

MBC Africa – Ghana

CWEN – Uganda

Exeo Lab – Italy

CATAA – Portugal

 

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