Agribusiness
2SCALE: Incubating inclusive agribusiness in Africa
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Here's how we are different
Agile and scalable
We’re a compact, friendly organization with a global network. We're big enough to scale and small enough to flex. Our services are delivered with ownership in the hands of our in-country iCRA partners.
Lasting impact
We train technical agri-food professionals to collaborate. By creating shared ownership, we trigger high engagement in your project. This leads to cost-effective outcomes with lasting impact.
Practically fun
iCRA brings a playful energy to every project and training session. Our approach is light and practical, and we love to make things simple. This makes challenging projects easier to design and implement.
Walking the talk
We don't just teach facilitation skills; we role model them. Partnering with iCRA means working with experts in collaboration. Together we create projects that run smoothly, based on collective trust.
Creating a bigger pie for all
Competitive clusters
We build local, commodity-specific networks of agri-food actors called clusters. Agribusinesses taking part in such strong partnerships (clusters) are more competitive and resilient. Creating a bigger pie for all, not just bigger slices for some.
Training trainers
Partnerships aren't built automatically. Cluster coaches facilitate partnerships and guide their maturation to independence. Regional agribusiness trainers support coaches. This training-of-trainers model keeps agency in the hands of local professionals. It also scales-up our impact.
Guiding negotiation
Loyalty between farmers and buyers is difficult to build and maintain. Written contracts are no guarantee. Our agribusiness trainers guide agribusinesses in negotiating, contracting and overcoming conflict. They kick-start partnerships based on mutual trust.
Lasting partnerships
iCRA consolidates partnerships before project funding ends. We help agribusiness networks assess their relevance, mature and ensure business viability. This encourages more stakeholders to join which scales the cluster and promotes lasting impact.
Preparing the next generation of agri-food professionals
Partnering with private sector
Skilled graduates are the future. Education should teach the skills the labor market needs. Providers must align with the private sector to foster long lasting, pragmatic relationships.
Learning by doing
Learning should be useful and joyful. Students need practical skills to kick-start their careers. We train educators to use innovative, student-centered approaches to learning and nurture their confidence and soft skills.
Rethinking curricula
How can your curriculum reflect the complex needs of the private sector? We assess existing content and support redesign to build a responsive program that prepares students for the realities of work.
Future focus
We help teachers, universities and vocational trainers to improve the connection between the classroom and the world of work. We support them to create strong alumni networks for mentoring and internships.
A strategic partner with local insight
Agribusiness
Train the trainer
We can access a global community of expert partnership makers. iCRA's regional trainers support community coaches who then guide their regional agribusiness clusters towards independence.
Co-building partnership
We build meaningful connections throughout the project life cycle. We reveal shared interests, incentivize collaboration, and mitigate risk. We catalyse relationships and cement them.
Agri-education
Inspiring fresh ideas
The agricultural sector needs skilled graduates with an entrepreneurial mindset. We connect education providers to local businesses. We inspire students and encourage them to explore.
Professional courses
We train education professionals to use an innovative, student-centered pedagogy that engages participants and prepares them for the real world. iCRA trainings are dynamic, relevant and fun.
Partners & Clients
Our impact
Our pool of partnerships facilitators is the legacy we leave. Because we focus on training local professionals, our results grow along with our network.
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Countries in our network
979
Active agribusiness cluster coaches and trainers
490
Functioning agribusiness clusters
167
+Educational institutes renewing education
1657
Educators and researchers trained
9.0
Average participant's course rating out of ten
