PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Agribusiness does not work in isolated steps. Production, processing, logistics and market access are part of the same system. When one part is weak, the whole value chain suffers. Many training systems still focus on single technical skills. This creates a gap between what learners know and what companies actually need. Businesses are looking for profiles that understand the full process and can move across different stages of the value chain.

AgriVET focuses on this gap. It introduces a training approach centred on the development of agribusiness value chain managers. These profiles combine operational knowledge with digital, organisational and market-oriented skills. They can support coordination, improve efficiency and help small enterprises adapt to changing conditions.

The project connects partners from Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Italy, Poland and Portugal, working on shared challenges from different perspectives. The goal is not to replicate a single model, but to create training solutions that can be adapted to different contexts while keeping a strong link with real business practices.

METHODOLOGY

The project starts from evidence. Initial research maps skills gaps, training needs and sector challenges across partner countries.

This creates a clear baseline and avoids designing training in isolation. Stakeholders are involved throughout the process. VET providers, companies and policy actors contribute to identifying priorities and validating training approaches.

This keeps the process grounded and aligned with real needs. Training is developed in a practical way. Content focuses on real tasks, real problems and real value chain dynamics. The approach combines technical skills with digital tools, sustainability and business-related competences.

Pilot activities test the training in different contexts. Feedback from trainers and learners is used to refine the content and improve its usability. The process remains flexible and responsive rather than fixed from the start.

VISION

Skills shape how value chains function. When training reflects real processes, businesses operate more efficiently and workers can adapt more easily to change.

AgriVET promotes a different way of thinking about vocational education. Instead of focusing only on single roles, it supports profiles that can connect production, logistics and market activities.

This creates more integrated systems where knowledge moves across different stages. The project contributes to stronger cooperation between education and industry. It supports a shift towards training that is closer to real operations and more responsive to sector evolution.

INNOVATION

The main innovation lies in how skills are framed. The project moves away from fragmented training and introduces a value chain perspective.

This allows learners to understand how different functions interact and where improvements can be made. Another key element is the integration of digital and market-oriented skills into traditional agribusiness training.

This reflects how the sector is evolving, especially for small and medium enterprises. The project also introduces flexible training formats and tools that can be reused and adapted. The combination of research, stakeholder involvement and piloting creates solutions that are not only relevant but also transferable across different contexts.

TARGET GROUP

AgriVET connects key actors across the agribusiness ecosystem and focuses on those who can apply the results in practice and strengthen skills along the value chain.
 
VET providers play a central role in the project. Training institutions integrate new approaches into their programmes, improving the link between vocational education and real agribusiness needs.
 
VET trainers are directly involved in capacity building activities. They test and apply new training methods and transfer updated knowledge to learners, expanding the impact within their organisations.
 
Students and learners gain practical skills that reflect real agribusiness value chains. The focus is on employability, adaptability and access to new professional opportunities.
 
Agribusiness enterprises contribute to identifying skills gaps and benefit from profiles able to operate across different stages of the value chain. The project strengthens cooperation between companies and training providers.
 
Policy makers use project results to improve the alignment between VET systems and labour market needs, supporting more effective skills development strategies.