Fifth Livestock Development Project

(total 582 s.m. study tours and short/mid-term training)

Erzurum Rural Development Project

(total 222 s.m. study tours and short/long-term training)

Agricultural Extension and Applied Research Project:

(total 5208 s.m. study tours and short/mid term and academic training)

Second Fruit and Vegetable Project

(total 571 s.m. study tours and short/mid term and academic training)

IAEE Irrigation Project

(total 161 s.m. study tours and short/mid-term training)

Agricultural Credit Project

(total 105 s.m. study tours and short-term training)

Çorum - Çankırı Rural Development Project 

(total 38 s.m. study tours and short-term training)

Training for TIGEM   

(total 45 s.m. study tours and short-term training)

Northern Anatolia Forestry Project

(total 161 s.m. study tours and academic/non-academic training)

Mediterranean Forest Paper Project

(European Investment Bank)

(study tours and academic and non-academic training)

• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

• University of Florida, USA

• University of Nebraska, USA

• University of Missouri - Columbia, USA

• Cranfield University, England

• University of Reading, England

• International Agricultural Centre (IAC), the Netherlands

• Wageningen Agricultural University, the Netherlands

• Lincoln University, New Zealand

• University of Arizona, U.S.A

• International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), France

Study Tours

Academic Training

- Training course programs, with field visits related to the subject
- Visit oriented programs (without course)

- PhD degree training,
- MSc degree training with thesis,
- MSc degree training without thesis

Short-term training

Other Training Activities

- Standard Courses
- Specialised Courses
- Tailor made courses
- On the job training

- Visits to specific fairs, institutions etc.
- Organisation and administration of workshops, focus group meetings, seminars and congresses

Client: 
Academy for Educational Development (AED)

Total Consultancy: 
1 persons/month

Financed by: USAID

 
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Agribusiness Development Project for Moldova
28 March – 07 April 2005

Under the Private Farmer Commercialization program in Moldova, which is financed by USAID, Agrin organized a 10 days study tour in Turkey for 12 Moldavian experts to increase their knowledge on growing fruits and vegetables in open fields, tunnels, and greenhouses, as well as post harvest processes and marketing of products. The training program was carried out in Southern region of Turkey and covered about 19 institutions in Adana, Mersin and Antalya provinces.

In addition to theoretical classroom lectures, site visits were organized to the most outstanding research institutions, fruit and vegetable producers, agro-processing and marketing facilities within the region. Key issues assessed were; production and processing techniques, packaging, marketing, input supply and quality control (EUROGAP etc.).

Total Consultancy:
1,5 persons/month

Financed by: World Bank

 
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Agrin has organized a study tour in Turkey for 10 Azeri experts to increase their knowledge on Information and Advisory Services consistent with international standards. The training program was carried out in 3 regions of Turkey (Central, West and North West) and covered a range of institutions in Ankara, İzmir, Bursa, Yalova, Tekirdağ and İstanbul provinces.

The training program was organized in cooperation with public extension delivery organizations, public media, private media, research institutes, universities, private consultancy firms, agribusiness firms dealing with extension, marketing organizations and farmer organizations. Participants visited 23 institutions throughout the study and met and discussed with more than 70 local experts on different subjects.

Total Consultancy:
3 persons/month

Financed by: UNEP/GEF

 
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Turkey is implementing a national project for the purpose of setting her National Biosafety Framework in line with the relevant articles of the Cartegana Protocol.

To achieve this, General Directorate of Agricultural Research (TAGEM) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) is assigned as the lead national implementing agency.

TAGEM has decided to organize a series of workshops with the participation of about 70 relevant national stakeholders, and thus prepare a detailed document on the five key elements of this national project. These elements are;

i) legal system
ii) management system
iii) institutional structure
iv) risk identification and management
v) establishment of a control system to monitor genetically modified organism (GMO), and
vi) mechanism for public participation and awareness.

In this respect, Agrin has been awarded a contract by TAGEM to achieve the following key activities by organizing 3 workshops (each between 3-5 days). Major tasks undertaken by the firm:

i) design of the workshops’ methodology
ii) provide facilitators for the workshops
iii) consolidate the results obtained from 7 working groups formed during each workshop
iv) analyze the suggestions priorities identified by working groups
v) report the results to the Client

During the first workshop held in January 2004, existing situation with respect to five key elements were discussed and suggestions for improvement were analyzed and prioritized.

During the second workshop held in early March 2004, the results of the first workshop were submitted to the participants and basing on these results, groups have developed concrete recommendations for the five elements. Two commissions were formed to finalize the legislative and institutional aspects and to submit a draft discussion document during the next workshop.

The last workshop was organized on the last week of March, to decide on the final legislation and institutional structure, with the participation of all relevant stakeholders                                                   

Client : Ministry of Environment 

Total Consultancy: 
9 person/months

Financed by : World Bank

 
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In cooperation with European Union for Coastal Zone Management (EUCC - an International NGO) and DHV of the Netherlands, AGRIN provided 5 experts amounting to 5 staff months.

The project aims;

- Building awareness and support at the national level among selected key stakeholder groups and the general public of the needs and opportunities for biodiversity conservation in Turkey through making a design of an implementable targeted public awareness and communication strategy and action plan
- Capacity building of designing and preparing awareness raising activities on the national level
- Sharing know-how with stakeholders on the local level
- Building on present knowledge and strategies
- Identify key constraints for conservation and sustainable management of biodiversity resources caused by lack of awareness
- Identify the need of information on biodiversity conservation of each national stakeholder group
- Identify the present and potential role of specific stakeholders ( in particular multipliers ) in raising environmental awareness
- Integrating formal and adult education into the public awareness and communication strategy
- Identify cost-efficient mechanisms of educating the general public about the value of biodiversity conservation.
- Identifying international partners for the implementation and financing of the Public Awareness Strategy.
- Ensure that the Biodiversity Awareness national Strategy and Action Plan is integrated into relevant programmes.
- Provide the best internationally available know-how that fits the institutional, cultural and socio-economic context of Turkey.

To achieve above mentioned tasks, participation of stakeholders in prioritising strategies was an important aspect of the services. This was done by organising workshops and focus group meetings to obtain views from the representatives of different stakeholder groups.

Following activities were designed, administered and implemented by Agrin, in cooperation with the Ministry of Environment.

4 Workshop ( each with 40-60 participants )

· 1st workshop on participatory approach
· 2nd workshop on interactive, practical environmental education
· 3rd workshop on using the media for biodiversity awareness raising
· 4th workshop on designing environmental awareness raising campaigns and fund raising

7 Focus Group Meetings (each with 15-20 participants) with the participation of following sectors;
· Education
· Media
· NGOs
· Business
· Tourism
· Governmental Institutions
· Academia

and

1 Conference for identification of national and international donors. 

Client:
State Hydraulic Works (DSI)

Total Consultancy:
1 person/month

Financed by:
World Bank

Participatory Privatization of Irrigation Management and Investment Project , Turkey- November 2002

Agrin was entrusted a contract by the State Hydraulic Works (DSI) to organize and administer a training program for the relevant staff of Water User Associations (WUAs), for the purpose of obtaining a licence to work as a "Heavy Current Worker". For this purpose, Agrin formed a cooperation with the Electricity Technologies and Training Centre (located at Soma) of the Turkish   Electricity Authority, (TEIAS). Seventy eight electric technicians from different WUAs, as well as DSI  regional offices have attended to this program, which lasted  4 weeks. Participants who were successful at the final examination received a certificate of "Heavy Current Worker".                                                                                                     

Client:
Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources

Total Consultancy:
1 person/month

Financed by:
World Bank

On-Farm Irrigation Project , 
The Kyrgyz Republic - September 2002

AGRIN organised a ten days study tour in Turkey for 12 experts of the Kyrgyz Water Resources Department. During this study tour, visits were arranged to State Hydraulic Works of Turkey (DSI) to understand its structure of project identification, planning and construction, as well as its role and cooperation with Water Users’ Associations (WUAs) in Turkey, with respect to operation and maintenance of irrigation schemes. WUAs were visited in İzmir, Manisa and Aydın provinces of Turkey to get a clear understanding of their establishment and operations.

Client:
Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources

Total Consultancy:
1 person/month

Financed by:
World Bank

 
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On-Farm Irrigation Project , 
The Kyrgyz Republic - May 2002

AGRIN organised a ten days study tour in Turkey for 9 experts of the Kyrgyz Water Resources Department. During this study tour, visits were arranged to State Hydraulic Works of Turkey (DSI) to understand its structure of project identification, planning and construction, as well as its role and cooperation with Water Users’ Associations (WUAs) in Turkey, with respect to operation and maintenance of irrigation schemes. WUAs were visited in Adana, Mersin and Şanlıurfa provinces of Turkey to get a clear understanding of their establishment and operations. Additionally, visits were made to the Southeast Anatolia Project (GAP) area and Ataturk Dam, as well as hydropower facilities.

Client:
The State Amerlioration and Irrigation Committee of Azerbaijan

Total Consultancy:
1 person/months

Financed by:
World Bank 

 
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Rehabilitation and Completion of Irrigation and Drainage Infrastructure Project, Azerbaijan, June 2000

In June 2000, AGRIN organised a study tour in Turkey for 5 experts of the The State Amerlioration and Irrigation Committee of Azerbaijan. During this study tour, visits were arranged to State Hydraulic Works of Turkey (DSI) to understand its structure of project identification, planning and construction, as well as its role and cooperation with Water Users’ Associations (WUAs) in Turkey, with regards to operation and maintenance of irrigation schemes. WUAs were visited in 4 provinces of Turkey to get a clear understanding of their establishment and operations. Additionally, visits were made to the Southeast Anatolia Project (GAP) area and Ataturk Dam, as well as Birecik Dam and hydropower facilities.

Client:
World Commission on Dams (WCD)

Total Consultancy:
20 person/months

Financed by:
WCD

 
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Ceyhan Aslantaş Dam – Scoping and Case Studies, 
Turkey, 1999-2000

Ceyhan Aslantas Project was financed by the World Bank and implemented between 1974-84. The main objectives of the project were; irrigation of an area of 97,000ha, flood control and power generation by means of the Aslantas Dam to be constructed.

In 1999, World Commission on Dams (WCD) has requested AGRIN to assess the impacts of Aslantas Dam on Ceyhan River Basin. This study was carried out with a very special, detailed and interesting methodology designed by WCD. The impacts of the dam on the regional and national development were assessed with a participatory approach with the involvement of selected stakeholders affected by the dam. For the purpose of the study, AGRIN has arranged several workshops with the participation of about 70 stakeholders. During these workshops the WCD methodology was explained to the stakeholders and their contribution was provided inline with this methodology.

At the end of the final case study, the finding were discussed and finalised following a series of the workshops with the participation of stakeholders.

This two phase study was finalised in about one year, with major input from a wide range of interest groups.

Client:
Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources (MAWR)

Total Consultancy:
1  person/months

Financed by:
World Bank  – IFAD

Irrigation Rehabilitation Project, 
The Kyrgyz Republic, 1998

In 1998 AGRIN was awarded a contract to prepare the Financial Management System of the project as well as training of the project staff on various aspects of financial management and accounting. AGRIN has provided the following training.

Basic accounting and financial management practices 
Chart of accounts,
Accounting transactions;
Bookkeeping applications with “LOGO” software

Client:
Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources (MAWR)

Total Consultancy:
1 person/months

Financed by:
World Bank  – IFAD

 
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Agricultural Support Services Project, 
The Kyrgyz Republic, 1998

In 1998 AGRIN was awarded a contract to prepare the Financial Management System of the project as well as training of the project staff on various aspects of financial management and accounting. AGRIN has provided the following training.

Basic accounting and financial management practices 
Chart of accounts,
Accounting transactions;
Bookkeeping applications with “LOGO” software

Client:
Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources (MAWR)

Total Consultancy : 
85 person/months

Financed by:
World Bank  – IFAD

 
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Sheep Development Project,
The Kyrgyz Republic, 1996-1998

In 1996, AGRIN was awarded a contract to carry out the overall management of this project, which is financed by the World Bank/IFAD. One of the major tasks assigned to AGRIN was to create a project management and implementation capacity within the Ministry of Agriculture. Therefore, during the two years contract period AGRIN has planned and managed regular training programmes on the following topics .

Finance & Accounting
Bookkeeping and disbursement operations, Supporting Documents, 
Case Studies
World Bank disbursement procedures
"LOGO" accounting software
Charts of accounts, trial balance and financial reporting
Basic knowledge on PCs, hardware & software, programme package (Word & Excel)
Preparation of withdrawal applications
Project Management and Implementation
Project orientation
Procurement and disbursement
Preparation of tender documents
Management of civil work contracts

Client: 
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Forestry

Financed by: World Bank

 
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In 1995 - 1996, AGRIN has provided Technical Assistance/Training for the project for a total amount of 42 staff months. During their missions consultants (Monitoring & Evaluation, Participatory Development, Watershed, Agriculturalist, Forestry Soil Conservation and Irrigation) have trained the project staff and the associated communities on the following subjects:

· On-the-Job Training for local staff on project concept and participatory planning
· Farmer Centred Problem Census, Problem Solving Method.
· How to develop relations with the participating communities.
· Data-base modelling system for the monitoring and evaluation system of the project.
· Project planning and implementation activities of erosion control and land use.

· Project Concepts, Issues and Opportunities
· Wrap-up seminar on the proposed monitoring and evaluation system for the project

In 1996 and 1997 AGRIN has provided a total amount of 6 staff months Training Specialist to set up the training strategies and to prepare the Logical Frameworks. Additionally, the expert has trained the project staff on the following topics:

· Diffusion of innovations and extension methods in agriculture and rural development
· Participatory Development
· Cost of Training and Programmes
· Extension and Media costing

· Role of Participatory Planning and Training in Development
· Project Planning, implementation and monitoring, with special emphasis on Logical Framework
· Gender planning (women in development) and participation of older and younger generation in rural development and participatory development projects
· Sustainable development and the problems of small farmers

· Evaluation of various project activities in the provinces
· Review of Detailed Action Plan
· Project outputs and discussions with provincial and central staff for the sustainability of the project
· Discussions on the future projection and action plan

Client:
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA), Ministry of Forestry, (MOF), General Directorate of Rural Services (GDRS)

Total Consultancy:
200 person/months

Financed by:
World Bank

 
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Agricultural Research Project, 
Turkey, 1992-2001

AGRIN has provided consultancy services for this project, in association with Lincoln International Ltd. of New Zealand.

During this period, AGRIN has planned, managed and provided expertise for the provision of local training to some of the project staff in GDRS and MOF: In 1997 and 1998, approximately 22 staff months of local training was provided for the research institutes of GDRS.

Between 1998-1999, AGRIN has provided approximately total of 9 staff months training for the staff of six-forest research institutes. The duration of these training programmes ranged between three to thirty days.

Some topics of the local training programmes provided for GDRS:

- Land Conservation
- Land Planning
- Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems for Land Use Planning
- Soil Productivity Modelling (Models)
- Efficiency of Irrigation Network Systems
- Management Principles and Testing of Lysimeter Systems
- Line Source Sprinkler Irrigation Systems
- Measurement and Evaluation of Sediment Yield in Micro Catchments
- Identification of Reliability Values of Agricultural Equipment and Machinery
- Planning Models for Field Crop Production and Mechanisation
- Phyto-sociologistic Examination and Natural Rangelands Vegetation
Halophytic Plants 
- Irrigation Planning and Utilisation of Computer Models for Water 
- Water Consumption of Plants
- Agricultural Economics

Some topics of the local training programmes provided for MOF: 
- Natural Resource Management
- Rangeland Management Methods,
- Identification of Natural Flora in the Erosion Area of the Central Anatolia
- Determination of Vegetative Production Potential
- Silviculture Maintenance Techniques
- Techniques, Standard Times and Cost for pruning and Root Removal of Poplar Trees
- Adaptation of Poplar and Willow Clones in Lakes Region and Their Utilization in Chipboard
- Poplar Plantations Inventory
- Effects of Air Pollution on Plantations
- Natural Regeneration of Oak Plantations in Karabük-Büyükdüz Area 

Client:
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA)

Total Consultancy:
27 person/months

Financed by:
World Bank

 
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Second Agricultural Extension and Applied Research Project, 
Turkey, 1993-1995

Soon after its foundation, AGRIN was sub-contracted by a German Consulting firm for the execution of the overseas training component of the World Bank financed Second Agricultural Extension and Applied Research Project which included MSc. training for 80 and mid-term training for 115 persons, as well as 400 staff month study tours.

AGRIN staff, under contract with the German AFC consulting company, initiated and finalized a big portion of this overseas training program with due diligence and developed excellent cooperation with various training institutions in Europe, USA and New Zealand.

The overseas training programs were planned and administered from AGRIN's Head Office for 27 months.

Overseas training programmes managed by AGRIN in 1993:

In 1993, 17 training courses for 189 researchers and extension officers were finalized in The Netherlands, UK and USA. MSc degree programs were initiated in UK and USA for nine persons. The topics of these programs are given below.

Short-term and/or Study Tours
Diagnosis & Planning
Applied Plant Breeding
Seed Production and Technology
Extension Management I, II, III and IV
Post Harvest Technologies (Grain Crops, Fruit and Vegetable, and Root Crops)
Glass-house Crop Production
Monitoring and Evaluation 
Training of Trainers
Agricultural Machinery Management
Extension Methods for Women Farmers
Rural Extension
Range Management
MSc. Programmes
Agricultural Extension
Agricultural Economics; Farming Systems
Food Quality Control
Agricultural Mechanisation
Management For Agricultural Development
Information Technology
Tissue Culture
Integrated Weed Management

Overseas training programmes managed by AGRIN in 1994:

In 1994, 7 training courses for 99 researchers and extension officers were finalized in The Netherlands and USA, and MSc degree programs were initiated for 20 persons in the UK and USA. The topics of these programs are given below.

Short-term and/or Study Tours
Extension Management
Rural Extension
Seed Technology
Project Planning
Training of Trainers
Aquaculture
MSc. Programmes
Weed Control
Agricultural Marketing
Agricultural Economics
Food Technology
Plant Physiology
Microbiology
Agricultural Management
Glasshouse
Live stock Management Economics
Plant Disease
Agricultural Mechanisation
Hydrology
Fish Disease
Animal Breeding
Irrigation & Hydrology

In-country training  programmes arranged in 1993 and 1994:( AGRIN has assisted overall coordination).

Topical Workshops
Skill-Gap / Extension Methodology
Diagnostic Survey
Monitoring & Evaluation
Pilot Women Farmers' Extension
Rural Sociology