Intensive and active training courses in PA management
The purpose of the courses was to provide a professional development opportunity to PA staff that would be taught by local experts, relevant to the local context, and replicable and sustainable. The courses were intensive to facilitate participation, and used active teaching approaches to promote exchange among the participants, engagement, and skill development.
During the project tenure, a group of talented, knowledgeable, and passionate trainers was identified for training. - Producing training modules and other related materials for diverse topics in conservation biology, which can be used to support training into the future. - Providing critical skills and tools to tackle conservation issues in the country. - Selecting local institutions for hosting courses fosters sustainability and replicability of the training efforts.
The project used a holistic approach towards capacity building in biodiversity conservation and PA management. The knowledge and skills obtained from the training courses helped conservation practitioners and PA managers improve their performance, and manage their sites more effectively. More training courses should be conducted in other PAs in the country.