THE PRACTICES AND CHALLENGES OF TRAINING PROGRAMS: THE CASE OF AGRICULTURAL TRANSFORMATION INSTITUTE IN ADDIS ABABA

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the training practices and challenges of Agricultural Transformation Institute. It looks through how training need assessment is conducted, how it is designed, delivered and evaluated, and find out the major challenges of training. The research used a descriptive research design. Both quantitative and qualitative research approaches are applied in this study. The data were collected through a combination of both an interview with human resource manager and a questionnaire addressed to the employees of the organization.100 employees' responses were gathered using a Purposive sampling technique. Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze the data. Findings show that there is a strong association between training programs in ATI and the institute's staff performance that is both positive and substantial. On the other hand, unavailability of funding, lack of Leadership focus for training, assignment of employees in different locations, frequent field work and lack of capacity are mostly considered as the factor that hinders training programs from becoming successful. Increasing allocation of funds, increasing manpower and giving the necessary awareness for supervisors about training are believed to solve the problems of the organization.