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The Market Systems Study Tour offers a unique and effective way to gain practical insights into market systems development, learn about innovative approaches within market systems, explore the diverse contexts and communities of Cape Town, and identify new approaches and solutions that can be applied to your own contexts.
MSS2024
STUDY TOUR
The MSS2024 Study Tour will take you to inspiring sites exploring circular economies, innovative food production, and effective waste management. Witness firsthand how insects are revolutionizing pet food and aquaculture feed, reducing waste and promoting environmental sustainability. Explore a major waterfront development that's nurturing a thriving local food ecosystem. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights and connect with industry leaders.
Limited spots available! Registration for MSS2024 is a prerequisite for attending the Market Systems Study Tour.
MSS2024 STUDY TOUR SCHEDULE
Shuttle Collection
8:30am - 9:00am
Site Visit 1 - Circular Economies
9:30am - 11:30am
Debrief Over Lunch
12:00pm - 13:00pm
Site Visit 2 - Food Systems
13:00pm - 14:30pm
Site Visit 3 - Waste Management
14:30pm - 16:00pm
Debrief
16:00pm - 17:00pm
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Expert Facilitation
The Market Systems Study Tour is facilitated by market systems development experts who have extensive experience in guiding participants through learning processes. With their guidance, participants gain a deeper understanding of market systems, how they have developed in response to shocks and stresses, and innovations that are applicable across contexts.
Effective Learning Methods
The Market Systems Study Tour provides practical, hands-on learning experiences. Participants visit a range of businesses and market actors, and engage with them directly. The learning is supported by reflection sessions before and after each visit.
Comprehensive Package
The cost of the study tour includes comfortable transport, lunch/snacks, expert facilitation, and a learning package of materials and supplies. Participants can also enjoy the scenic views of Cape Town, which is renowned to be one of the top 5 tourist destinations in the world.
Applicability to Participants' Own Contexts
The learning from the study tour is designed to be applicable to participants' own contexts in their countries. The experiences and insights gained from the tour can be applied to their market systems development work, and can help them to identify new approaches and solutions.
Quality Selection of Businesses and Market Actors
Carefully selected businesses and market actors have been chosen based on their innovation, resilience, and their ability to contribute to the market systems learning objectives of the tour.
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