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Training Course: Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) in Agricultural Value Chain

Under IFAD-funded project “Network of Agriculture and Rural Development Think-tanks” (NARDT) CDRI—Cambodia’s leading independent policy research institute is organizing a 3-day training course Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) on Agricultural Value Chain. The course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of BCA and its application to the agricultural sector, with a special emphasis on the context of carbon credits and climate change mitigation. The course will include both lectures and practical exercises to provide a well-rounded learning experience. The 3 days training will cover the following topics:

Day 1 (19 June 2023): BCA and Agricultural Value Chains

  • Introduction to BCA
  • Relevance of BCA to Agricultural Value Chains
  • Understanding Agricultural Value Chains
  • Analyzing Benefits and Costs at Each Stage
  • Steps Involved in Conducting a BCA
  • Exercise: Applying BCA to Small-scale Enterprises along the Agricultural Value Chains
  • Group Discussions, Presentations, and Feedback

Day 2 (20 June 2023): BCA and Regenerative Farming

  • Introduction to Regenerative Farming
  • Potential of Regenerative Farming for Mitigating Climate Change
  • Case Studies on Regenerative Farming for Carbon Credits
  • BCA for Regenerative Farming Practices
  • Assessing the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Regenerative Farming
  • Exercise: Applying BCA to Regenerative Farming Practices at Small-holder households
  • Group Discussions, Presentations, and Feedback

Day 3 (21 June 2023): BCA and Agroforestry Practices

  • Introduction to Agroforestry Systems and Practices
  • Potential of Agroforestry Practices for Mitigating Climate Change
  • Case Studies on Agroforestry for Carbon Credits
  • BCA for Agroforestry Practices
  • Assessing the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Agroforestry Practices
  • Exercise: Applying BCA to the Value Chain of Agroforestry Practices and Products
  • Group Discussions, Presentations, and Feedback
  • Wrap-up and Conclusion of the Training Course

The participant of this training course is expected to gain a practical understanding through exercises, discussion and presentation from 2 prominent professors, Prof. Dr. Nophea Sasaki and Asst. Prof. Dr. Takuji W. Tsusaka, whose background is extended in relevant field of study. 
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