Week 1 - Introduction to discussion on collaboration

Hello, my name is Moses Provabs working with Farm Radio International as a Radio Craft/ Project Officer in Kenya. I have 10 years of work experience as a journalist, I have worked with different organisations and Radio stations in impact projects across the Country and beyond.

The collaborative effort has meant that it’s been possible to address multiple constraints. These include low crop productivity, poor market access, environmental degradation, and social inequalities. Through that we can build strong value chain focus. Which involves linking – among others – farmers, agribusinesses, traders and policy makers. Hence improved productivity.

However, stakeholders within the value chain must develop a better understanding of constraints and opportunities so they can massively scale out more productive, efficient and sustainable farm practices. And crucially, continued collaborations will be necessary to increase the continent’s capacity in science, extension, policy, institutions, governance and leadership.
The question is how can all these be implemented to harness agricultural potential and spur economic growth in Africa?

They say acting is a hobby that can give you a range of transferable skills suitable for any job. It can improve your confidence and make you feel more comfortable speaking in front of large audiences. You will also have to cooperate/Collaborate with other people, as well as work independently. To be an actor you must be reliable, able to work under pressure, and meet deadlines – the rest of the cast will be relying on you when it comes to rehearsals and performances. In short I love acting as a hobby :sweat_smile:

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My name is Esther Mwangabula. I work as Radio Craft Officer at Farm Radio International Tanzania Office which is based at Njiro Arusha. I’m Tanzanian from Southern Tanzania in Mbeya region. My role at Farm Radio is to work closely with Radio stations which Implements our impact project through radio programs. That I work closely with broadcasters,farmers and other partners of the particular project.
“Collaboration for Better Programs” To me it has a great importance for farmers agricultural development. That Researchers,experts have information , broadcasters /radio stations is a trusted and efficiency medium which those information can easily reach farmers.
But also collaboration with other stake holders to facilitate broadcasters to prepare good programs for farmers have a great role on having information from expert to reach farmers.
I’m happy to participate into these discussion and I’m ready learn from others.

My hobby is hobby is cooking for my family.

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Hi Moses @Moses-p

Welcome to our discussion. We are delighted to have you here and we trust you will enjoy the discussions.

Thank you for sharing both what you would like to discuss around collaboration as well as your hobby.

Acting as a hobby :slight_smile: I wonder if you ever use that to get things go your way :roll_eyes:

Cheers

Hi Esther @emwangabula

Welcome! we are glad you have joined us. We hope we will also learn something from you.

Enjoy the discussion!

Greetings everyone here!

My name is Sarah Mawerere, i am from Uganda and i am Ugandan. I work at UBC (Uganda Broadcasting Corporation) Radio. I am a Content Producer attached to one of the UBC Radio local Channels called UBC Butebo Channel that serves the entire eastern region of Uganda and parts of Western Kenya.

Nice to be here once again.

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Hello good people my guess is that everyone is fine and ready for the discussion ahead. My name is Pascal Mweruka am the FRI Radio and Craft Team Lead for Agrophone Africa. I have a journalism background having worked for a radio station for more than 8 years in different capacities including being a reporter, news editor, programs manager and broadcasting development program (Agriculture, Health and Social related programs). Having left the active radio work I joined FRI as Radio and ICT officer for Uganda and letter upgraded to different roles up to my current position now. In my first participation in the e course I worn a certificate and some cash prize money and this initiated me into a new platform where ideas are shared and learning more information from other people.

I enjoy reading and travelling of course i enjoy eating new different foods. Am open to sharing the little I know in media and also learn more from you.

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Hello everyone
My name is Olubunmi Kumuyi. I work as a radio producer and presenter at Ejulenen community radio in Nigeria
Effective collaboration between broadcasters and stakeholders brings alot of benefits as well as some set challenges
These collaborations are more than just to sponsor programs
Educative seminars for farmers, mothers, on health and even debate programs and so
Am very happy to be here, and I believe am going to learn more about this
my favorite hobby is everything about football

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hehehe the transferable skills are just awesome

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My name is Benjamin Kojo Fiafor, the Country Representative Farm Radio International for Ghana and Nigeria. I have been working with Farm Radio International for the past 12 years in different capacities and roles. Before joining Farm Radio I worked with SNV as an Advisor for Basic Services managing multi-stakeholder platforms and other activities. As part of my duties with as Country Representative, I have worked on various projects that allowed us to mobilise various stakeholders (Business, Academia, Researchers, NGOs and Government Ministries and Agencies) to collaborate with radio stations on many projects in Ghana and Nigeria. Thank you FRI Team for bring this important issues for broader discussion and deliberation. It’s time for all of us to come into this ediscussion to learn and share ideas to help improve this collaboration for mutual ourbenefit. Joining this ediscussion means a lot to me because it will allow me share and learn from many experience people on this platform. One thing i love to do is traveling and it is a hobby

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Dear Peter, Happy to hear from you and we can look into the issues of drama again to see what is available that we can share with you and your listeners. Best regards

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Hello Sarah @smawerere

We are glad you have joined us. Welcome! Is there any specific topic you would like to discuss with others regarding collaboration? What is your hobby?

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Hello Pascal @0772362001

Welcome and thank you for sharing. That should be encouragement enough for others to fully participate in this and I am sure we will all learn something from you.

Cheers

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Hello Bunmi @Kumuyi
Welcome to the discussion on collaboration. We are delighted to have you here. We also hope you will enjoy every minute.

Cheers

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Good day,olusina motiasan is my name from Ejulenen93.7fm igbodigo,ondo state ,Nigeria. I want to believe that collaboration can be strong and reliable understanding between broadcaster and stakeholders

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Good collaboration will strengthen good relationship between broadcaster and farmers

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The challenges are numerous but to mention but few financial and communication barrier

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I like that @Moses-p

Hello Olusina @Olusina

Welcome to our online discussion. We are glad to have you here and we believe we will all learn from sharing experiences.

What is your hobby?

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Hello Ben @bfiafor

Welcome and we are glad to have you around and we are looking forward to the sharing of experiences and learning from it all.

Thank-you, I hope to share this knowledge with them.