TENKAI ONLINE COURSE 2024
Knowledge about Japan Agriculture and advanced technologies in Agriculture andNutrition for Food and Nutrition Improvement in Africa----------------------------------------The objective of this online course is to foster the next generation leaders capable ofcontributing to the improvement of food and nutrition in Africa.
Food security and availability, alongside the nutritional value of agricultural produces, isa prerequisite to the health of a fast-growing young African population. Where population
is growing and urbanized, the need for food supply becomes an urgent matter to solve
while ensuring that consumers have full understanding and access to the information
regarding the nutritional value of their foods. In this regard, technology can play a crucialrole in providing the right and accurate information to both the growers and the consumers.
An insight on other agricultural systems is an opportunity for the Africa future leaders in
the fields of agriculture, environment and nutrition. Japan agriculture being considered asadvanced, examples of the agricultural system in Japan will fully provide such insights.
The content of this course will include identifying (with the African students of Sokoine
University of Agriculture (SUA, Tanzania) and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agricultureand Technology (JKUAT, Kenya)) some of the constraints to food and nutrition in Africa,
suggest possible solutions, introduce the use of information and communications
technology (ICT) for improving food and nutrition in Africa, and to introduce the changes
in Japan agriculture.
The course will be made of students group discussions and practical and theorical lectures
both online and in-person. About 42 participants are expected to join this course.
Certificate of completion from Tokyo University of Agriculture will be awarded to those
who successfully complete the course.

Number of participants (42)
 Tokyo NODAI [2 Visiting Students from SUA] SUA: 20
 JKUAT: 20

COURSE SCHEDULE (tentatively); East Africa Time
Date
November(Friday)

Activities
24 Orientation and Guidance (ALLparticipants)

Zoom
Meeting

Time: 10:30~12:00

Dec.4 (Monday)

Dec 7-8

Dec.11(Monday)
Jan.12(Fri)Time: 10:00~11:30

Person in charge
Prof. Dr. Rie
MIYAURA,Prof. Azumi HIDA
Dr. Megumi SHIO,
FredrickProf. Dr. RieMIYAURA

Report
NoDr. Megumi SHIO
Fredrick

Create meansofcommunication
for your groupand start
brainstorming
the ideas

Lecture 1. Bioresources andagricultural changes andenvironment of Japan agriculture
Divide into 4 groups
2 Food groups (@ 11 students)
2 Nutrition groups (@ 10students)
Group Assignment**Identify one common
problem related to Food (2groups) / Nutrition (2 groups)
in your communities, suggest
possible innovative action or
solutions to be taken**
Lecture 2. Usage of ICTs in foodand nutrition improvement inAfrica

OndemandlectureReceiveyourassignedgroup bymailHybridfrom
JKUAT

Dr. Morimoto
Yes (byYusuyuki et al.
Jan.11)(Bioversity, Kenya)

Tenkai Workshop (GroupDiscussions on the Identifiedproblem above)

Online(zoombreakoutsessions)
OndemandlectureIndividualand grouppreparation

Group leaders, Dr.
Megumi SHIO,
FredrickNo

Prof. Azumi HIDA

Yes (by Feb.
15)

Group LeadersReminder:Submit lecture
3 report

Zoom
Meeting

All Lecturers, Dr.
Shio,
FredrickNo

Jan.26(Fri.)

Lecture 3. The effect of dietary
habit on health

February 5-28

Reflect the lecture 1, 2&3 in yourideas discussed during theWorkshop

Prepare lecture 3 report, Prepare
simple group presentation
Mar.4(Mon.)@Group simple Presentation andTime: 10:00~11:30 General Discussion (Exchangestudents currently studying atTokyo NODAI will attend)

Yes (by Dec.
25)(*) “Report” refers to the reports all students will submit after each lecture.
NOTE: All participants are required to attend the Orientation and Guidance on November
24.