TOT Training Report

Country: Tanzania City: Dar-es-salaam/ Date of training: 10-14 November 2008 / Venue: RC Training Center Dar es salaam

1. Description of activities:The first TOT held after the master training certification, took place from 10-14 November 2008 in Dar es salaam. This consisted of two parts: Theory and practical on training and facilitation skills and individual lessons. The following topics were part of the training:

- Preparation of a training program- Adult learning- Training methods & approaches- Training aids- Facilitation skills- Evaluation- Follow-up

2. Participants:A total of 13 participants (10 male and 3 female) attended the program. It was a mix of participants from both the private and public sectors.See the name list below:

Name Organization/ Company FunctionJames J Mathee TPRI Principal Research Scientiest

Hashim Ibrahim Bytrade (T) Ltd Agro-sales

David M Nyagah Suba Agro Trading Sales & Marketing Manager

Francis Boma Suba Agro Trading Sales Representative

Juma A Islam Bytrade (T) Ltd Science Officer

Joseph N Budelele Bytrade (T) Ltd Sales Representative

Kashinde Juma Farmbase Ltd Chief Chemists

Blandina CJ Mohamed MLDF Agricultural Tutor

Hamida R Hatibu MLDF Agricultural Field Officer

Jones Kapeleka TPRI Research Officer

Cosmas Matanda Twiga Chemicals Sales Officer

Elikana E Lekei TPRI Principal Research Scientist

Deo W Mworia Syngenta Agro Sales Representative

3. Program feedback:

The knowledge of the participants was evaluated with a pre and post evaluation as well as with individual lessons. All 13 participants received certificates of competence.

Average percentage at pre evaluation

7%

Average percentage at post evalualion

68%

The improvement of the knowledge of the participants from the first day to the last day was remarkable.

4. Hand outs:All participants received the following handouts:

- Hard copy of hand outs for all sessions- CD with all reports, session handouts as well as technical

archive of responsible use information, pictures, posters and specifications (CropLife & FAO)

5. Course evaluation by participants:During and at the end of the program all participants were asked to evaluate the facilitation course. In general the participants were satisfied with the program. They referred to it as a professional high-level training program. They also thought that it was useful and interesting (See picture of spot check below)

Three questions were asked in the final course evaluation to participants:

What was good?What can be improved?Any other suggestions/ comments?

Below are 3 answers to each of the above questions:

What was good?

• Training was good and presented in a professional manner• Excellent methodology - Well conducted

What can be improved?• We need more time for this training course• Next course to be held in June/ July in Tanzania when weather is

cooler

Suggestions/ Comments:• Follow-up and after course support is important• Create a website where trainers can exchange ideas

6. General:Cosmas Matanda from CropLife opened the training session. Mr. Harish Dhutia, General Manager of Bytrade Tanzania Ltd, officially closed the training session

7. Venue, food and logistics:The venue was good. The food was tasty and well prepared. It was a well-planned and well-organized training course. The effort and dedication of the CropLife team must be praised. Thank you CropLife Tanzania.

8. Master trainer comments:It was a fantastic experience. We had fun but also did some serious learning and training. The participants will continue to get e-mail support for a period of 12 months. I am convinced that the 13 trainers will make a difference in the future in terms of responsible use of pesticides in Tanzania.

9. Final results per participant:Below are the final results of training course per participant:

Name of participant: Post test Ind. Session CertificateDavid M Nyagah 64% 68% CompetenceKashinde Juma 77% 55% CompetenceFrancis B Boma 74% 73% CompetenceJuma A Islam 89% 71% CompetenceJones A Kapeleka 64% 84% CompetenceCosmas Matanda 70% 62% CompetenceDeogratius Wilbald Mworia 59% 58% CompetenceIbrahim Hashim 63% 80% CompetenceJames J Matee 68% 79% CompetenceJoseph N Budelele 59% 53% CompetenceBlandina C J Mohamed 67% 69% CompetenceHamida R Hatibu 66% 67% CompetenceElikana E Lekei 67% 77% Competence

10.Pictures Tanzania:

Active recap in the morning

Serious discussions

Individual presentations

Individual presentations

Individual presentations