Training of trainers in Papua New Guinea

The Fit For Market SPS programme has organized a training of trainers for Hargy Oil Palms Ltd (HOPL). The objective of the training was to build on the technical and pedagogical skills of HOPL’s trainers to improve the training provided to the growers. Within the framework of its social responsibility policy, HOPL works on improving the livelihoods of smallholders by helping them increase their income and improve nutrition by growing fruit and vegetables.

A group of ten extensionists was first trained in the principles of training of trainers and more specifically on the Field Training Workshop (FTW) methodology developed by COLEACP. The FTWs present an activity designed around a given subject to explain it to a target audience, in a simple and visually appealing way.

The participants had the opportunity to practice the FTW methodology between themselves before testing their new skills with the growers. At the end of the training, HOPL’s trainers were able to conduct complete training sessions on their own, including organization of a training course; establishment of the programme and timetable; details of content and key messages; preparation of training tools; facilitation of the course; and evaluation of participants.

This activity is supported by the Fit For Market SPS programme, implemented by COLEACP within the Framework of Development Cooperation between the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union.