Dossier „Education and training“

Education is a cornerstone for the sustainable management of our natural resources and the transformation of our food systems. Here, specialist knowledge concerning critical issues is just as crucial as capacities in leadership und entrepreneurship. But are today’s education and training institutions meeting these requirements? And what are they doing to give greater consideration to long neglected aspects such as diversity, inclusion and gender equality? Our dossier presents concepts and initiatives as well as some of the latest research results.

Education

Agricultural higher education aims to make young professionals fit for the challenges they face in occupational life. But does it do justice to this mission? An interdisciplinary team of young professionals from Kenya,…

Education

To combat soil loss and land degradation, the GEO-LDN Flagship Initiative supports education and training at all levels. From postgraduate studies to e-learning and hands-on online seminars, the initiative aims to…

Education

Women play a crucial role in agricultural production and food security world-wide – and hence also for the transformation of our food systems. However, when it comes to executive posts in the sector, they continue to be…

Education

In recent years, debates about the need to decolonise education have moved from academic circles into the heart of development practice. This article explores the Centre for Rural Development's didactic strategies as a…