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Training Course Announcement

Integrated Decision Support System (IDSS)

February 13-17, 2023, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia

Arba Minch University Water Technology institute (AWTI) will be hosting a training workshop on the "Integrated Decision Support System (IDSS) from February13-17, 2023 in Arba Minch, Ethiopia. The training is conducted under the Feed the Future USAID Innovation Laboratory for Small Scale Irrigation which is being implemented in Ethiopia, Ghana, and Tanzania. Texas A&M is the lead institution for this project. The IDSS is part of the overall research being done under this laboratory in Ethiopia in collaboration with Texas A & M, North Carolina A&T State University, and the three CGIAR centers: the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and the International Food Policy Research Institute.

This training will be conducted by a team of practicing scientists from Texas A & M in collaboration with Bahir Dar University of Ethiopia. The training will target graduate students and young scientists with background in water resources, hydrology, economics, agronomy, animal science, and engineering. Trainees will learn about three component models and their integrated use to provide a holistic assessment of the impact of alternative interventions in food and agriculture. The models are:

  •  Agricultural Policy/Environmental eXtender Model (APEX) (Apex.tamu.edu) - farm or field scale for agronomists, animal scientists, soil scientists, crop production, environmental impacts,
  • Farming Simulator (FARMSIM) - agricultural economists or people with economic understanding, and
  • Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) (swat.tamu.edu) - hydrologists, agricultural engineers, water resource professionals.

The training of each model will be conducted in parallel, except on first and last day of the event, where all participants will be together to experience the integrated modeling approach and learn from case studies. Thus, each participant has to choose a model training to attend. Seats are limited.

We hereby invite faculty, graduate students and other practitioners from the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Water, and Energy, Ministry of Irrigation and lowlands, Design and supervision enterprises, research institutions and other organizations to apply for the course by writing an e-mail to Dr. Demelash Wondimagegnehu through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and/or Dr. Ing. Abdella Kemal through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with their application letter and curriculum vitae (CV). The deadline for application is 15th January, 2023. Successful applicants will be notified by 25th January, 2023. Female candidates are encouraged to apply. In case you need any further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us through call Dr. Demelash (+251-923474480) or Dr. Ing Abdella (+251-933585793). The course facilitators will provide course materials, lunch and other refreshments but participants are expected to provide their own transport and costs of staying in Arba Minch including accommodation and incidentals. Candidate must come with laptops and more details will be provided after finalizing the participants list.

 Arba Minch Water Technology Institute