Transformative Engagement Network

TEN Project Introduction

TEN: Transformative Engagement Network (2012-2015) is a research project between

Ireland, Malawi and Zambia funded through the Programme for Strategic Cooperation

between Irish Aid and Higher Education and Research Institutes. It seeks to enhance the

capacity of universities, policy and community partners to support the needs of smallholder

food producers within vulnerable communities in the face of climate change. The project

established an interdisciplinary masters programme in transformative community

development by the four universities which now continues to run in Malawi and Zambia. It

also facilitated a range of short courses and participative workshops and engagements

between key community and policy stakeholders, as well as research publications. These

activities intend to enhance the capacity of smallholder communities and agencies working

with them to adopt climate-sensitive agricultural techniques and to improve the nutritional

status of community members.

A sample of material produced by the project is available below, including this promotional

video explaining the project.