Inclusive market systems development training

The SEEP Network has partnered with Pollen Group to offer an introductory course on inclusive market systems development (MSD) in thin markets, in contexts such as post-conflict, environment related emergencies, and highly underdeveloped markets with limited or distorted private sector engagement. The training will strengthen practitioner application of systems-thinking and facilitative approaches to program design and implementation. The outcome of this course is a more comprehensive understanding of how to instigate systemic change in thin markets, leading to larger and more sustainable impact. Throughout the training, participants will engage with a fictional case study based on the experiences of SEEP members implementing MSD programmes in thin markets. This case will help practitioners to identify vulnerable groups, analyze thin market constraints, develop intervention strategies that are inclusive of vulnerable groups, identify leverage points for systemic change, and design partner engagement strategies that spur behaviour change among public and private market actors. This training is targeted to all levels of staff, and will cover 6 main topics: The foundational concepts of market systems development; Frameworks to shape inclusive strategy and intervention design; How programmes can engage in thin market contexts and, within these contexts, target vulnerable or marginalized groups as beneficiaries of systemic change interventions; Tools and tactics on how to engage market actors while promoting ownership and sustainability; M&E for systemic change; and, Organizational processes for more flexible and adaptive programming. This training will employ experiential learning activities, with pragmatic application of frameworks, case studies, discussion groups, games, and more. Audience This training is aimed at mid to senior level managers of market systems programs that may have some familiarity with the approach but have not experienced an in-depth training on market systems, M4P, or facilitation. Participants will gain: Strengthened understanding of complex systems, systems-theory, and its application to analyzing problems; Increased knowledge of market systems facilitation tools and frameworks to strengthen the design of project intervention strategies; Strengthened capacity on the use of facilitative tactics during project activities, including strengthening formal and informal feedback loops to inform learning and planning; An understanding of thin markets versus thick markets, and how to engage marginalized and vulnerable populations. To register, go to www.regonline.com/MSDNepal