International Training on Business Planning for Agri-business
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In an increasingly competitive and resource-constrained rural economy, turning agricultural ideas into viable businesses requires structured planning and financial foresight. The “Business Planning for Agri-business” course empowers field technicians and rural development practitioners with the tools to prepare investment-ready business plans using the RuralInvest software.
Course Objectives
Equip participants with the ability to develop agri-business concepts into full business plans using RuralInvest software.Strengthen capacity to analyze investment feasibility through standard financial indicators.Enable users to interpret IRR and NPV.Develop skills to assess risk through incremental and sensitivity analysis.Familiarize participants with collaborative features and configuration settings of RuralInvest.Training Modules
| No | Module | Details |
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| 1 | Business Plan – Basic Concepts and Purpose | Introduction to agri-business planning and the role of business plans in securing finance, managing operations, and guiding rural investments. |
| 2 | Creating a Business Plan with the Software | Hands-on experience in building a business plan using RuralInvest, covering data input, output generation, and report validation. |
| 3 | Additional Analysis – Incremental and Sensitivity Analysis | Understanding how to assess the feasibility of business plans under different scenarios and risk factors using RuralInvest. |
| 4 | Configuration and Administrative Functions | Customizing RuralInvest for institutional needs, managing user profiles, and collaborating with others through administrative features. |
About ECAS Institute
The ECAS Institute is a leading organization focused on building capacity in Africa through training, research, and consulting services. We specialize in climate change, renewable energy, agriculture, and food systems. With our presence across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and many more African countries, we are committed to building sustainable agricultural development across the region.
