This course is designed to introduce you to a highly required knowledge in economic development. Market Systems Development (MSD) is a popular approach to economic development amongst donors and funders of development projects. Knowledge and the application of MSD key concepts will stand you in good stead for a career in Economic Development.
The course is designed to give you a deep understanding of and how to implement an approach to economic development called Market Systems Development. Designed for complete beginners and new entrant in economic development, it lays the foundation for competence required to meet the requirements of development projects. Most funders of international development projects in all sectors (education, health, governance, agriculture, entrepreneurial skill building, commerce e.t.c) are designing and mandating implementers to use approach that is sustainable, systemic and scalable. MSD provides the right framework and techniques to achieve this objective.
In this course you will learn;
- what MSD is and how to describe plain clear english
- key principles and concepts of MSD
- learn MSD tools and techniques and how to apply them.
- about making market work for the poor (M4P) approach: its meaning, its strengths, perceived and real weaknesses and effectiveness.
Structure of the Course
- a 3-weeks interactive course.
- 9 hours of on-demand video training (lectures)
- 3 hours of live video call with instructor to answer questions and further explain topics covered in the week
- weekly exercises (and peer group accountability sessions)
- Access to private MSD Implementers Private Facebook Group.
- Certificate of Accomplishment.
You will get a certificate of accomplishment upon the completion of the lectures, exercises, attend the weekly coaching calls, end of course assessment and schedule a mentorship call with our principal instructor.
Enrol now to increase your chances of employment in international development.