Capacity building
More than 200,000 producers are now under GLOBALG.A.P. certification worldwide, all contributing to safer, more sustainable farming practices. Whether smallholders or large cooperatives, we recognize that everyone has a part to play and aim to reach even more producers across the globe. Through targeted capacity building activities conducted in collaboration with our global network, we can promote food safety and contribute to safeguarding our environment and the well-being of farming communities together.
Upscaling local expertise to accelerate progress
What is capacity building?
The UN defines capacity building as “the process of developing and strengthening the skills, instincts, abilities, processes and resources that organizations and communities need to survive, adapt, and thrive in a fast-changing world”. GLOBALG.A.P. capacity building activities work on this basis to raise awareness of good agricultural practices and facilitate their implementation on the ground, impacting farming communities around the world.
GLOBALG.A.P. capacity building principles
Adopting safer and more sustainable farming practices is only possible if producers have the tools they need to succeed – including access to training and support. GLOBALG.A.P. capacity building activities aim to contribute to the transformation of farming practices by:
Raising awareness of good agricultural practices (GAP) and collaborating with regional stakeholders
We provide information about safe and responsible farming practices and inform about the suitability of GLOBALG.A.P. solutions for a variety of farm operations.Providing training and facilitating access to certification
We run training courses for GLOBALG.A.P. solutions, offer mentorship opportunities, and support a stepwise approach to accredited standards via entry-level assurance.Establishing networks and upskilling local expertise
We connect stakeholders, establish local, regional, and international partnerships and help to upskill local expertise.
GLOBALG.A.P. capacity building at a glance
100+ Academy courses per
year for more than 1,500 participants
20+
highly qualified master trainers
A network of 250+
Registered Trainers on six continents
50+ TOUR stops
conducted in 45 countries reaching thousands of participants on the ground
Thousands of project participants
reached on five continents in collaboration with our partners
Portfolio of primary solutions
providing entry-level farm assurance
100+ Academy courses per
year for more than 1,500 participants
20+
highly qualified master trainers
A network of 250+
Registered Trainers on six continents
50+ TOUR stops
conducted in 45 countries reaching thousands of participants on the ground
Thousands of project participants
reached on five continents in collaboration with our partners
Portfolio of primary solutions
providing entry-level farm assurance
100+ Academy courses per
year for more than 1,500 participants
20+
highly qualified master trainers
A network of 250+
Registered Trainers on six continents
50+ TOUR stops
conducted in 45 countries reaching thousands of participants on the ground
Thousands of project participants
reached on five continents in collaboration with our partners
Portfolio of primary solutions
providing entry-level farm assurance
100+ Academy courses per
year for more than 1,500 participants
50+ TOUR stops
conducted in 45 countries reaching thousands of participants on the ground
20+
highly qualified master trainers
Thousands of project participants
reached on five continents in collaboration with our partners
A network of 250+
Registered Trainers on six continents
Portfolio of primary solutions
providing entry-level farm assurance
Our core activities on six continents
What capacity building activities does GLOBALG.A.P. support?
GLOBALG.A.P. capacity building activities target the adoption of safer, more sustainable farming practices worldwide through the key principles of raising awareness, providing training, and establishing local networks. Our activities include hosting GLOBALG.A.P. Academy courses, supporting local projects together with our collaboration partners, staging TOUR stops with partners around the world, and facilitating an expanding network of Registered Trainers.
Our capacity-building activities
GLOBALG.A.P. Academy
Officially founded in 2012 after nearly 10 years of providing GLOBALG.A.P. certification body trainings, the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy offers targeted, up-to-date, and science-based courses to promote understanding of good agricultural practices.
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Registered Trainer Program
Registered Trainers are independent farming experts who are supported by GLOBALG.A.P. to train producers on the practical implementation of our standards and help them navigate the certification process.
How to participate
Capacity building projects
For more than 20 years, GLOBALG.A.P. has been partnering with organizations around the world to collaborate on projects that upscale local expertise, connect smallholders to markets through certification, and strengthen the agricultural sector as a whole.
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GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR stops
Every year, GLOBALG.A.P. embarks on TOUR stops to visit different locations and examine the localization of our solutions on the ground. Through this valuable region-specific platform, participants learn about the benefits of certification, share expertise, expand trade networks, and discuss the latest industry trends and challenges.
Upcoming TOUR stopsAt some point I stopped considering GLOBALG.A.P. as a set of standards or a control institution. Now I am completely confident that it’s a philosophy – a philosophy of modern farming and a handbook for every farmer or owner of an agricultural business.
Sergiy Pokhyla
Goodvalley A/S | Ukraine
Entry-level assurance for small-holders
Not yet ready for certification, or looking for another solution?
For small-scale producers looking to gradually build up to GLOBALG.A.P. solutions, we offer a range of primary solutions.
Explore your options today.
Working together to promote safer, more sustainable farming worldwide
Who do we work with?
In the spirit of Sustainable Development Goal number 17 – “Partnership for the goals” – we recognize that widespread impact is best achieved through collaboration and mutual support. That’s why we work with local professionals, NGOs, and development aid groups to establish networks and invest our efforts in joint capacity building projects around the world.
Who we work with
Producers
Through Academy trainings, TOUR stops, partner projects, we have direct contact to producers throughout the world.Local agribusiness experts
We work with local experts such as agronomists, consultants, trainers and more via the Registered Trainer program to build a local network and establish a trusted source of information.Partner organizations
We collaborate with a variety of organizations including international aid/development organizations, governmental bodies and private sector organizations.Food chain stakeholders
We invite a range of stakeholders to participate in TOUR stops and provide insight into global supply chains and connect with local participants.
How do GLOBALG.A.P. capacity building activities contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals?
The GLOBALG.A.P. vision is a world in which farms are recognized for their efforts to continuously produce enough safe food while safeguarding our environment and the welfare of farming communities.
To achieve this, we collaborate with supply chain stakeholders to foster the global adoption of safer and more sustainable farming practices by providing industry-leading, cost-effective, and value-adding assurance and benchmarking solutions.
GLOBALG.A.P. solutions contribute directly to 10 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and with our capacity building activities we continue to harness our global reach, fostering the mainstreaming of more sustainable farming practices.
Discover more about how GLOBALG.A.P. activities align with the SDGs.
Our impact
At GLOBALG.A.P., capacity building is just one of our core focus areas. To advance safer, more sustainable farming practices as a whole, we focus strongly on environmental sustainability, the well-being of farm workers, animal health and welfare, and the traceability of farmed products in the supply chain.
Capacity building FAQ
According to the UN, capacity building is “the process of developing and strengthening the skills, instincts, abilities, processes and resources that organizations and communities need to survive, adapt, and thrive in a fast-changing world”. GLOBALG.A.P. capacity building activities work on this basis to raise awareness of good agricultural practices and facilitate their implementation on the ground. This includes hosting GLOBALG.A.P. Academy courses, supporting local partner projects, staging TOUR stops with partners around the world, and facilitating an expanding network of Registered Trainers.
The agriculture and agribusiness sectors provide vital employment in both rural and urban areas of many countries, contributing to improved livelihoods around the world. At GLOBALG.A.P. we believe we can help strengthen local agriculture sectors by providing professional guidance on the benefits of primary production certification and assisting producers in achieving it. This benefits the local area by stimulating economic growth and contributes to the wider goal of food security, but it also contributes to the UN sustainable development goals.
With our projects and partnerships we are active in many regions of the world. The GLOBALG.A.P. Academy offers training in locations around the world, as well as e-learning courses for maximum accessibility. Furthermore, we promote a network of Registered Trainers who can be found on six continents. To find capacity building activities near you, explore the related activity page.
We are proud to collaborate with a range of organizations throughout the world, including some long-time partners such as IFC, GIZ, USAID, UNIDO. If your organization is interested in collaborating with GLOBALG.A.P. please contact our project partnership team via partnerships@globalgap.org.
Simply choose an area of interest and explore the options accessible to you. If you are interested in partnering with us on an event or project, please contact us to discuss a collaboration. If you are interested in a tailored training opportunity, please contact the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy.
GLOBALG.A.P. producer courses can be found in the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy catalog, where you can also find a selection of courses hosted by GLOBALG.A.P. Registered Trainers.
See our dedicated page for certification bodies to learn more about getting GLOBALG.A.P. approved or finding trainings and relevant resources.
We welcome stakeholder collaboration in a variety of ways – You can become a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member, or join a technical committee, focus group, national technical working group.
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Information on training courses and private training opportunities: academy@globalgap.org
Information on partnerships or to discuss a collaboration: partnerships@globalgap.org
Information on the Registered Trainer program: registered_trainer@globalgap.org
Information on tour stops or discuss a collaboration: event@globalgap.org