
Sanjay Madnani is a Communication Strategist and Designer by profession, an Animation Film Designer, an illustrator, a cartoonist, a satirist, and a storyteller by passion.
From a cartoonist in Hindi newspapers, to a design student, to a commercial sector professional, to an educator, to a Development Communication professional, his journey has had dramatic turns. None, however, felt alien to him.
Being a development sector insider for twenty odd years, Sanjay weighs heavily on the fact that development and governance still has a enormous void to be filled by design, design thinking and design process. Focused on Communication for Development (C4D), Social and Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC), Indigenous media and new media, he has multiple crosscutting projects across the globe to his credit.
Sanjay resides in Nepal, calls India his home, then again, he travels around a lot for work.
Over the past seven years, advancements in technology and more integrated approaches have significantly transformed the landscape of Oil Palm farming. As a result, the training sessions originally developed in 2014 required updates and, potentially, a redesign to seamlessly incorporate new knowledge without compromising clarity or effectiveness.
To address this need, Sanjay was recommissioned to analyze complex technologies and techniques. Through extensive field research and multiple workshops with SNV’s local staff, he undertook the task of ensuring that practical training sessions and technical information were delivered effectively. This involved illustrating advanced techniques and integrating the latest insights into existing training materials, including Flip-Files, flashcards, handouts, and other instructional tools.
The High Impact Training (HIT) program provides informal sector farmers with market-oriented vocational training. By enhancing their technical skills, Oil Palm farmers can achieve higher yields, improve income security, and contribute to long-term forest conservation. Additionally, the program equips farmers with the necessary knowledge and industry connections to capitalize on opportunities, fostering a sustainable and inclusive approach to sectoral growth.
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